Deprecated functionality
If you are migrating from an earlier version of HCL Commerce, be aware of the various features that are deprecated from this and earlier releases.
Deprecated features
If a feature is listed as deprecated, HCL might remove this capability in a subsequent release of the product.X-XSS-Protection htttp header replaced by the
Content-Security-Policy (CSP) header
The X-XSS-Protection http header is deprecated because
most modern browsers (including Chrome, Edge, and Firefox) have
removed built-in XSS filtering support. That makes this header
ineffective and, in some cases, capable of introducing additional
security vulnerabilities. It is recommended that you use the
Content-Security-Policy (CSP) header
instead for XSS protection. CSP is configured in the web server and
provides a more robust and flexible mechanism to prevent cross-site
scripting.
Commerce Accelerator catalog filter
Previous versions of HCL Commerce allowed for the creation and modification of catalog filters within Commerce Accelerator.Recommended action: To create and modify catalog filters for use within Commerce Accelerator, use the Catalog Filter and Pricing tool within the Management Center for HCL Commerce.
HCL Commerce SOI services
Working with HCL Commerce services involves developing client libraries, new commands, and business logic.Recommended action: Use the REST service framework to work with the command framework and develop business services. Java Persistence API.
Data service layer
The data service layer (DSL) provides an abstraction layer for data access that is independent of the physical schema.Recommended action: Use the Java Persistence API. For more information, see Java Persistence API.
HCL Commerce use of Open Applications Group (OAGIS) messaging in the storefront
Previous version of HCL Commerce service interfaces were defined using the OAGIS message structure from The Open Applications Group. In HCL Commerce Version 9.0, the storefront no longer uses and BOD services.Recommended action: Use REST tags in the storefront. Use the REST service framework to implement new back-end services. For more information, see Java Persistence API.
Request for Quote (RFQ)
The RFQ functionality, originally introduced in HCL Commerce version 5, is deprecated in HCL Commerce Version 9.Recommended action: Integrate with IBM CPQ to leverage the RFQ functionality in Sterling Configure Price Quote.
ATP inventory model
Available to promise (ATP) inventory allocation, a method of allocating inventory using HCL Commerce as the inventory system of record, is deprecated in HCL Commerce Version 9.Return process
The return process and the data model is deprecated in HCL Commerce Version 9.Recommended action: Integrate with IBM OMS to manage return orders, or reverse orders.
MultipleQueryComponent and MultipleFacetComponent
MultipleQueryComponent and MultipleFacetComponent used to join or filter subcores are deprecated in the HCL Commerce Version 9.
Recommended action: Use the Solr join feature for cross cores filter operation.
Session management with URL redirection
Using URL rewriting for session management was deprecated in HCL Commerce Version 9.
Recommended action: Use cookie-based session management.
WebSphere Performance Monitoring Infrastructure (PMI)
The WebSphere Commerce performance monitoring feature is deprecated.
- com.ibm.commerce.performance.monitor
which contains the following deprecated classes:
- CommerceCounterGroupModule
- CommerceCounterModule6
- CommerceCounterModuleBase
- CommercePerformanceFactory
- CommerceRuntimeCollaborator
- Constants
- CounterTreeItem
- GroupTreeItem6
- GroupTreeItemBase
- Messages
- StartTreeItem
- WcsPerfTimer
- WcsPerfType
- com.ibm.websphere.pmi which
contains the following deprecated class:
- WcsCounterGroupPerf