Store data assets
In order to create a store in WebSphere Commerce first create the following in the database:
- The store
- The group to which it belongs
- The abstract store entity object that dually represents a store or store group
The following diagram illustrates the store assets in the WebSphere Commerce Server.
- Store entity
- A store entity is an abstract superclass that can represent either a store or a store group. A store entity has one owner (a member).
- Store entity description
- The store entity description describes the store entity. A store entity may include a description. If your store supports multiple languages, the store entity description may be in multiple languages. The description may include a contact address for the store entity, as well as a location address for the store entity.
- Store
- A store is a store entity. A store must belong to a store group.
- Store group
- A store group is a collection of stores. A store group is a store entity. The store group acts as a container for common information, which can be stored at a store group level and shared by all the stores in the store group. For example, stores in the same store group can share information such as tax categories, supported languages, supported currencies, calculation codes, and shipping jurisdictions.
Currently, only one store group can exist and be maintained at the site administration level within a WebSphere Commerce Server.
- Member
- A person, group, or organization known to the system. A member can be a user, an organization, an organization unit, or a member group. A member may act as a customer or an administrator, or may own entities.
A member must first become a member of the marketplace before becoming a user.
- Store address
- A store address is a store address. The address can include contacts as well as location. A store address has one and only one owner which is a Member.
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