Consistent Database Access Interface

MissionKit tools connect to all major relational databases using a consistent, familiar SQL query interface. Connecting is easy, and you never have to leave MissionKit to examine your database structure or data as you work with the various MissionKit SQL tools. In addition, since MissionKit supports all major relational databases alongside today’s most prevalent standards-based data formats, it’s your go-to toolkit for working in a multi-platform, real-world database environment.

Supported databases:

• Microsoft® SQL Server® 2000, 2005, 2008
• IBM DB2® 8, 9
• IBM DB2 for iSeries® v5.4, 6.1
• Oracle® 9i, 10g, 11g
• Sybase® 12
• MySQL® 4, 5
• PostgreSQL 8
• Microsoft Access™ 2003, 2007

XSLT Options

XSLT is the transformation language essential to data centric software development and data integration. MissionKit provides numerous integrated options for XSLT creation and testing. When you want to hand-code XSLT stylesheets, the text-based XSLT editor, debugger, and profiler in XMLSpy are second-to-none. When you need to develop structural transformations using XSLT, MapForce will auto-generate standards-based XSLT from your graphically defined mapping. Or, if you need to present data in HTML, PDF, or other output formats, select StyleVision for visual XSLT design. As described above, all these transformation assets can be available in multiple MissionKit tools for a smooth workflow.

Software Modeling

Conceptual models are the heart and soul of any successful enterprise software architecture, and Altova MissionKit gives you the right tools for the job. From documenting use-cases and requirements in UModel, to creating XML data models with the graphical XML Schema editor in XMLSpy, the broad selection of modeling capabilities in MissionKit provide a host of integration points. Model all the relationships in an unfamiliar database by generating a diagram in the DatabaseSpy design view. Communicate the information architecture of your project in the UML software model with UModel XML Schema diagrams and database diagrams. Use the code-generation capabilities of MapForce to automate data integration and transformation tasks, and then load the generated code into UModel and integrate it with your existing application architecture.

XBRL Integration

Altova MissionKit XBRL tools deliver end-to-end XBRL development and automation functionality, from extending industry-standard XBRL taxonomies using the XMLSpy graphical XBRL taxonomy editor, to mapping back-end SQL database data to the taxonomy in MapForce to create a valid XBRL instance for filing, to processing and publishing that same data in Web or print output formats in StyleVision. Regardless of the XBRL development or data integration task at hand, synergy among MissionKit tools makes the process clear and user-friendly.