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This document describes how to install, configure, and use IBM(R) WebSphere(R) Partner Gateway - Express.

WebSphere Partner Gateway - Express is a lightweight, easy-to-use, cost-effective business-to-business (B2B) connectivity tool that leverages the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and Applicability Statement 2 (AS2) standards for transmitting documents securely over the Internet. It provides the same core capabilities as the Advanced and Enterprise editions of WebSphere Partner Gateway - Express, without the extensive scalability and features required by community managers.

WebSphere Partner Gateway - Express is easy to deploy, install, and administer. Working directories are automatically created during installation and a Web-based console allows tasks to be performed remotely 24/7 in a browser environment.

With a simple, browser-based gateway and a very small footprint, WebSphere Partner Gateway - Express is easy to use and maintain, making it ideal for companies who need to provide trading partners with B2B capabilities, but have little or no in-house IT expertise. Through its simplicity, WebSphere Partner Gateway - Express offers unparalleled flexibility in deployment and implementation.

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