DataStage XE - point of views

[andreleroux]

I've read many whitepapers on DataStage Parallel Extender, but I am more interested in people's point of view. If you had a chance to try it out, what are your impressions?

Have you had the chance to compare with DataStage 6.0 Server? Does PX (or XE) stand up to all the sayings in Ascentials whitepapers?

Thanks

 

[andreleroux]

Ok, maybe my first question was unclear or ambiguous. Maybe these are more clear. Could anyone please tell me comparatively what are the differences between Server 6.0 and XE? How different is development in XE than in Server? Can any code be reused if our client wishes to upgrade or do you have some upgrade tool? Can Server 6.0 and XE co-exist on the same box? Is it possible to call jobs directly in Server 6 from XE instead of redevelopping them (without going through a flat file)?

Thx to any contributions.