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45 Miles of dramatic coastline set against the beautiful North York Moors provide the perfect backdrop for the superb choice of attractions and places to visit along the Yorkshire Coast.
Discover Yorkshire Coast attractions at a glance below, with ideas for what to do and where to go in Scarborough, Whitby, Bridlington, Filey and across the North York Moors.
Burton Agnes Hall
Magnificent Elizabethan house filled with treasures collected over four centuries. Award-winning gardens offering something for everyone. ...More info
Arts Workshops & South Street Gallery
A recently opened artists' workshop and gallery space on the South Cliff run by Angie and Ken Wood. ...More info
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum
The museum is situated on the site of Cleveland's first ironstone mine. Hear how ironstone was first discovered in the Cleveland area hear the Trappy lad's tales of his first day underground and the friends he made. ...More info
Scarborough Spa
The Spa offers a range of conference suites and entertainment venues, including a 600-seater Victorian theatre and the Grand Hall that is home to the Scarborough Spa Orchestra. ...More info
Glen Gardens - Filey
Spend your time relaxing in the peaceful Glen Gardens these fantastic gardens offer the perfect retreat for family picnics. Glen Gardens boasts a fantastic open air boating lake as well as a traditional play park. ...More info
Bridlington Birds of Prey & Animal Park
At the centre we offer the ultimate birds of prey experience. We are situated in 3 acres of woodland and our goal is to offer the chance for adults & children of all ages to come and see our birds and experience being close to nature. ...More info
Castle Howard Grounds
1,000 acres of rolling parkland dotted with lakes, temples and statues, formal gardens and woodland. Seasonal highlights include daffodils, rhododendrons, roses and an ornamental potager. ...More info
Wassand Hall & Gardens
Wassand Hall is a fine Regency House in beautiful tranquil surroundings between Seaton and Hornsea on the B1244 approximately 12 miles east of Beverley 18 miles north of Hull. ...More info
Hairy Bob's Cave
'Hairy Bob's Cave' is a whimsical folly residing at the foot of Scarborough Castle. It is a small piece of rock which has been carved into what looks like a tiny house for reasons which have never officially been discovered. ...More info
The Moors National Park Centre
Located on the outskirts of the village of Danby, The Moors National Park Centre is at the very heart of the beautiful North York Moors and is the perfect place to start any visit to the National Park. There's an outdoor adventure play area and indoor climbing wall for kids. Interactive exhibits, a café, gift shop and contemporary gallery, Inspired by… with changing exhibitions. ...More info
South Cliff Italian Gardens
The Italian Gardens in Scarborough are a famous and very beautiful area on Scarborough's South Cliff. They are a part of Scarborough's renaissance and conservation of the underlying Victorian heritage. ...More info
Wheeldale Moor Roman Road
Mile-long stretch of Roman road leading north from the camps at Cawthorn and probably dating to the end of AD1. ...More info
Inspired by... gallery
The beautiful space of the Inspired by... gallery hosts changing exhibitions of work by contemporary artists who draw their inspiration from the landscape life and colour of the North York Moors. ...More info
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo
One price family funpark with over 100 attractions, 5 shows and Europe's largest privately owned zoo. Discounted tickets can be purchased from the Tourism Bureau team on 01723 383636, at the Open Air Theatre Box Office or at the Whitby Tourist Information Centre for a cost of £25pp. ...More info
Fort Paull
Set in over 10 acres on the banks of the Humber behind these ancient mighty walls lay hideen the secrets of old Fort Paull. Cannons kings and wonderful things are there for you all when you pass through the gates of old Fort Paull. ...More info
Blands Cliff Gallery
Selling paintings sculpture ceramics from a variety of national and international artists.An interesting friendly art gallery in the mural painted, cobbled street near the sea front at south bay in Scarborough North Yorkshire. Excellent prices with high quality rotating exhibitions ...More info
Rievaulx Abbey
'Everywhere peace, everywhere serenity and a marvellous freedom from the tumult of the world.' These words written over eight centuries ago by the monastery's third abbot St Aelred could describe Rievaulx today. ...More info
St Mary's Church Scarborough
Scarborough's finest and most ancient church full of history and beauty. A place of peace once damaged by war as old as Scarborough Castle. Anne Bronte's grave can be seen in the grounds of this medieval church. ...More info
RSPB Bempton Cliffs
One of England's top wildlife attractions. Around a quarter-of-a-million nesting seabirds including puffins and gannets make their home along this stretch of towering chalk cliffs from April to October. ...More info
Hornsea Museum
Historic farmhouse home to the Burn family for nearly 300 years. Local history displays farmhouse kitchen dairy laundry parlour craft workshops and Victorian street scene. Hornsea Pottery collection. Garden. ...More info
Falsgrave Park
Falsgrave Park is a valuable community green space attracting visitors from all over Scarborough to its play area, scenic variety woodland splendour and stunning coastal views. ...More info
Rotunda Museum
Opened in 1829, this unique circular building is one of the world's first purpose-built museums. Full of fascinating objects, the Rotunda Museum is home to a unique Bronze Age man and the skeleton of a Plesiosaur found on the Yorkshire Coast. ...More info
St Martin's Church was completed in 1863 and was designed by George Bodley. The beauty of the church is famous in the area and features excellent examples of pre-Raphaelite stained glass. ...More info
Cliff Lift - Central Tramway
The Central Tramway Company Scarborough Limited still operates in its original corporate form. ...More info
Ravenscar Coastal Centre - Alum Works
Alum shale was first quarried from the hillside in 1650 and enjoyed a successful period of liquor production all the way until 1860. The liquor extracted from the quarry in Ravenscar was used primarily for the tanning and dyeing of leather. ...More info
Scarborough Harbour
The harbour is situated under the Castle Headland in the South Bay. It is formed by three piers the outer harbour being set aside for leisure activities while most of the port's communal activities take place in the main or old harbour. ...More info
The Richard Burton Art Centre
The Richard Burton Art Centre offers a vast range of original paintings prints photographs and has a large selection of locally produced pottery and crafts. Friendly and informal tuition is available to all ages and abilities. ...More info
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Enjoy fun days out for all the family aboard the world's most popular heritage steam railway. ...More info
Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum
Award-winning museum housed within an orginal Prisoner of War Camp containing extensive exhibitions and displays that tell the story of World War 2. ...More info
Scarborough SEA LIFE Sanctuary
Scarborough SEA LIFE Sanctuary will take you on a fascinating journey from the coastline to the depths of the ocean through 12 themed zones. Discover a magical underwater world filled with a dazzling array of amazing creatures. Discounted tickets can be purchased from the Tourism Bureau team on 01723383636 or at the Open Air Theatre Box Office or at the Whitby Tourist Information Centre. ...More info
Clock Tower
The famous Clock Tower overlooking the South Bay as featured in the The Royal TV series. ...More info
North Bay Miniature Railway
Opened in 1931 the Miniature Railway is one of the few railways in the country not to be nationalised. Situated in the Northstead Manor Gardens this 20" gauge railway is 3/4's of a mile long with all the features of a full sized railway. ...More info
Captain Cook Memorial Museum
The Museum celebrates the life of the great explorer Captain Cook, and the crews, the artists and scientists who sailed with him on his momentous voyages of discovery. One of Britain's Best! Winner of the Gold Award for the best small visitor attraction in Visit England's Awards for Excellence. ...More info
Hornsea Floral Hall
The Floral Hall was built in 1911 by local family firm J K Barr & Sons and opened to the public on 7 July 1913. The Floral has hosted many live events such as shows and Tea/Dinner Dances. It has always been a very respectable place to be seen. ...More info
Spurn Point
Spurn National Nature Reserve is a unique and iconic place, internationally renowned for its wildlife and heritage. Unfortunately a large section of the road down to Spurn Point was washed away during the December 2013 tidal surge – access to the point is now on foot only, providing close attention is paid to the warning signs which explain when crossing of the washover area is permitted. Coming soon .... The Trust is working in partnership with E.ON to develop a new visitor c ...More info
Crescent Arts
Crescent Arts is a visual arts organisation that supports artists through subsidised studios, exhibitions, professional development and more. We offer an exciting programme of contemporary exhibitions, artist talks, film screenings and workshops. ...More info
Crescent Gardens - Filey
Filey prides itself on award winning Parks and Gardens. Stroll through the Crescent Gardens as you take in the stunning views across the bay while listening to the summer brass band concerts in the newly built bandstand. ...More info
Yorkshire Belle
The Yorkshire Belle ~ Winner of the Sunday Times Best Boat Trip in Britain 2008 Operates from Bridlington Harbour - April to October Daily 1 hour cruises - April to October Private charters available Parties catered for Up to 206 people carried, 100 under cover Evening entertainment during July/August Specialised cruises for business/education The boat has inside & outside seating Ladies & Gents toilets on board Try our well stocked licensed bar Extended trips around ...More info
Royal Albert Park
Coastal open space with a difference! With spectacular views from many clifftop walks and places of geological interest. Skateboard park, BMX bike park and a café are close by. ...More info
Bridlington Priory Church
Bridlington Priory was founded around 1113 by Walter de Gant, for Augustinian Canons Regular, one of the earliest Augustinian houses in England, with an adjoining convent. Its foundation was confirmed in charters by King Henry I of England. The site had formerly been a Saxon church and nunnery. When complete, the building was over 400ft long and 75ft wide, with a transept which was 150ft long. The Priory is open for visitors from Easter to October, seven days a week. ...More info
The Bayle Museum
The Bayle Museum is a Grade 1 Listed scheduled monument situated in the Old Town of Bridlington, one of Yorkshires most popular seaside resorts. The former entrance to the Augustinian Priory now houses a museum dedicated to the history of the town of Bridlington. &nb ...More info
Whitby Pavilion Complex
Whitby Pavilion Complex nestling into the West Cliff has wonderful views over the North Sea. The Victorian Theatre and the refurbished Northern Lights Suite provide a multi-functional venue suitable for almost every type of event. ...More info
Staithes Gallery
Staithes Gallery displays an astonishing variety of quality contemporary art inspired by its location in a historic Yorkshire fishing village with strong artistic traditions. ...More info
Scarborough Castle
Scarborough Castle conceals over 3000 years of turbulent history dating right back to the bronze age. It is said that King Richard III enjoyed the view from the battlements so much so that he still walks them today! ...More info
Tocketts Mill - A Working Water-Powered Corn Mill
A fully restored water-driven corn mill and grade II* listed building. It's four floors retain their original machinery along with models and artefacts from other sites. ...More info
Bunker Tours - RAF Holmpton
Your chance to visit this amazing underground world just three miles from Withernsea - See how the RAF defended the UK during the Cold War. ...More info
Filey Bandstand - Crescent Gardens
Filey prides itself on award winning Parks and Gardens. Stroll through the Crescent Gardens as you take in the stunning views across the bay while listening to the summer brass band concerts in the newly built bandstand. ...More info
Peasholm Park
Peasholm Park is an oriental themed park offering a beautiful system of streams and waterfalls, mini bridges and mystical gardens. There is a vast array of wildlife, including an abundance of tame grey squirrels. Don't forget your peanuts! ...More info
Jonathan Pomroy - Wildlife & Landscape Artist
Jonathan Pomroy is an artist living and working on the edge of the North York Moors National Park at Ampleforth ...More info
John Bull's World of Rock
At John Bull's World of Rock there are factory demonstrations available Monday-Friday in peak season. The cafe and shop are open all year round 7 days a week with the shop selling a wide range of gifts and treats. Free parking. ...More info
Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum
The Museum explores methods of teaching in the 18th century and the foundation of Charity Schools. We follow Cook's early life on the farm, to his important voyages and untimely death. ...More info
Beck Isle Museum of Rural Life
Bygones of Victorian age with something of interest to all ages many rooms including a grocer's shop children's room printer's workshop costume room kitchen. ...More info
Whitby Abbey
The moody and magnificent ruins of Whitby Abbey have drawn successive generations - from Saints to Dracula - to this site of settlement, religious devotion and even literary inspiration. ...More info
Sewerby Hall and Gardens
Situated in a dramatic clifftop position with spectacular views over Bridlington and set in 50 acres of early 19th Century parkland, Sewerby Hall and Gardens offers something for everyone from the magnificent award-winning gardens to the deep rooted heritage of the grand hall. ...More info
Esk Valley Theatre
A beautifully refurbished village hall turned into a theatre with raked seating and good facilities. Home to Esk Valley Theatre Company, a non-profit making organization committed to bringing professional theatre to the Esk Valley. ...More info
Betton Farm
Something to see for all the family - meet farmyard friends, ride on toy tractors and play in the play area. Enjoy farm baking and home cooking in our restaurant. ...More info
Playdale Farm Park
This attraction is a must for everyone come rain or shine. Our attractions include an animal farm, outdoor playground & undercover picnic area, indoor play area with ball pool, tractor zone, adventure trail & toddler area and gift shop. ...More info
Bondville Model Village
Come and see Bridlington's miniature masterpiece, with over 200 buildings! ...More info
The Grainary Wildlife Farm
Want a chance to do things at your own pace? The Grainary gives you the lively unique culture of a working English farm amidst the beautiful countryside of the North York Moors National Park. ...More info
Tracy Savage Art Gallery
Visit the Tracy Savage Galleries & Pottery to discover a wealth of originality from her original paintings, limited edition prints, hand-made & hand-painted porcelain, wood sculptures to greetings cards. ...More info
Pannett Park
A beautiful, historic ornamental garden which houses Whitby Museum and Art Gallery. The grounds, museum and gallery were a gift by Whitby Solicitor Robert Pannett (1834 - 1920) to house his art collection. ...More info
The Milton Rooms
The Milton Rooms offers a wide-ranging programme of theatre, music, art, dance and comedy. The main hall boasts the largest sprung dance floor in North Yorkshire, and with a fully equipped studio and bar, the Milton Rooms is a hub for arts and community activities. ...More info
Wolds Way Lavender
Yorkshire's largest Lavender & Herb Farm set on the Northern Edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. Lavender fields raised lavender & herb beds, Lavender Fields, Nature Walk, Maze, Steam fired Distillery, unique products made on site. Tearoom Shop. ...More info
Whitby Digital Cinema
Whitby Pavilion Complex nestling into the West Cliff has wonderful views over the North Sea. The Victorian Theatre and the refurbished Northern Lights Suite provide a multi-functional venue suitable for almost every type of event. ...More info
The Regal Lady
Come sail on Scarborough's Regal Lady. The Sea is, of course, Scarborough's first attraction and nothing shows it better than a boat trip. The spectacular coast line with its 600ft high cliffs, rocky headlands, smugglers coves and Sandy Bays. From Robin Hoods Bay in the North, Bempton Cliffs and Flamborough Head in the South, the Heritage Coast waits to be discovered. ...More info
Alpamare Scarborough
This waterpark is now open! ...More info
Withernsea Lighthouse Museum
R.N.L.i & H.M Coastguard exhibits history of shipwrecks photographs of Victorian & Edwardian Withernsea and model ships. Kay Kendall Memorial (local born film star of 1950's). Views from lamproom are breathtaking after climbing 144 steps. ...More info
Old Coastguard Station
The Old Coastguard Station is a National Trust and North York Moors National Park partnership project based in Robin Hood's Bay. ...More info
Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Europe's largest open air theatre, Scarborough 'OAT' was re-opened in grand style in the summer of 2010 by Her Majesty the Queen. Now one of Yorkshire's premier concert venues playing host to top acts such as Eton John, Status Quo, Alfie Boe, Tom Jones, Boyzone, UB40, Dame Kiri Te Kanawa and many more. ...More info
Filey Evron Centre & Concert Hall
The Evron Centre is on John Street overlooking Filey Bay. The centre is a multipurpose venue offering a theatre, musical events, art & craft exhibitions, conferences, dancing, sports & leisure activities & an unmanned Information Point.. ...More info
Gallery Forty-Nine
Situated in Bridlington Old Town,Gallery 49 occupies two floors of a Grade 2 listed building. Dedicated to showing high quality work by artists in Yorkshire, there is a fine range of Original paintings, limited edition prints, etchings, ceramics and jewellery. With friendly staff and four rooms full of artwork, this is a gallery where you can just browse and take your time. ...More info
Runcible Spoon
Inspired by Edward Lear's Owl and the Pussy Cat, we offer a warm and friendly atmosphere to enjoy art, ceramics and a selection of teas, good coffee, cakes and home cooked hot and cold food. ...More info
RSPB Seabird Cruises
The RSPB invites you to immerse yourself in the wonders of nature on a unique cruise experience suitable for the whole family ...More info
Scarborough Art Gallery
Scarborough Art Gallery tells the story of Scarborough through art: its history, the influence of the sea and portraits & fashions. With changing exhibitions, coffee stop and shop, there's always something to see! ...More info
Eastfield Garden Centre
Eastfield Garden Centre has over 6 000 square metres of indoor and outdoor retail areas together with an excellent Fine Food Hall Cafe and Coffee Bar. Visitors to the centre are able to buy everything form plants to fine foods and gifts. ...More info
Trattles and Geall Fine Art
Trattles and Geall are based in a historic panelled shipowners house in the heart of Whitby. At the foot of the Abbey steps the gallery has been in situ since the early 1700's. ...More info
Historic Water Chute and Boating Lake
An original thrill ride guaranteed to get you wet. The chute has been operating on the same site since 1932 and is accessible to the public for the first time as a stand-alone attraction for over 25 years. ...More info
Carousel Park Bridlington
Situated on Royal Princess Parade the Carousel Park has new exciting attractions and is fantastic value for money with money saving offers all through the year. ...More info
Filey Dams Nature Reserve
Filey Dams is the last remaining freshwater marsh of any size in the region. Covering about 6 hectares has interesting botanical specimens and is home to a number of mammal insect and amphibian species. ...More info
Candy Kingdom
John Bull's Candy Kingdom is a purpose built soft play venue for children aged 0-12 years. Parents can relax with a Capuccino and a snack, while children climb and explore the soft play activities designed for their age group. ...More info
Sledmere House
One of Yorkshire's most beautiful houses with some of England's finest plasterwork. Award-winning garden. Military Museum children's quiz picnic and play area terrace cafe and gift shop. ...More info
Energi Trampoline Park York
Imagine how much fun you, your family and friends can have together in a gigantic indoor park filled wall to wall with trampolines. Jump your way right across the park; launch into foam pits; showboat on the basketball hoops, join in a dodgeball game, push yourself on the Cardio Wall, or challenge a friend on the timed assault course. With party and corporate rooms, adult fitness classes, sessions for children with additional needs, daily toddler sessions, Friday night teen discos and caf&eacut ...More info
Robert Fuller Gallery
A fine art gallery dedicated exclusively to the work of one of the country's foremost wildlife and nature artists. Robert Fuller's life-like sculptures and paintings are favoured at home by the RSPB and the National Trust. ...More info
Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre
The Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre is an exhibition and information Centre covering Scarborough's fascinating history including ship building, fishing, storms and shipwrecks, pirates and smuggling, superstitions, our connections with the Titanic, WW1 & WW2 and much more. ...More info
A Giant Sculpture - Freddie Gilroy
Sandy family beach backed by hills and cliffs lined with beach chalets with the castle dominating the skyline overlooking the beach. Cafes and a few beach shops close by Sealife Centre to the north and Peasholm Park a short stroll away. ...More info
Filey Dams Birdwatching
Filey Dams is the last remaining freshwater marsh of any size in the region. Covering about 6 hectares has interesting botanical specimens and is home to a number of mammal insect and amphibian species. ...More info
Ampleforth Abbey
Set in acres of beautiful scenery Ampleforth Abbey is home to the largest Benedictine community of monks in the UK. We extend a warm welcome to guests; please visit our Tea Room, Sports Centre, Bookshop, Golf Course and stunning grounds. ...More info
Stained Glass Centre
Valerie Green is the fourth generation of the Lazenby family to carry on the traditional craft of manufacturing and restoring stained glass windows. The studio specialises in design and manufacture of stained glass panels. ...More info
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre
A 9 mile scenic drive with car parks, BBQ & picnic areas, play areas, ability graded cycle trails, waymarked walks, orienteering course, bike hire, Go Ape, Dalby Activity Centre, Visitor centre with toilets, Forest Cafe and exhibition area. ...More info
Bridlington Land Trains
Land Trains are novelty trains operating along Bridlington's promenades. They provide the perfect way to take in and enjoy the magnificent views of the bay and harbour as passengers are transported to their destination. Two trains run on the North Promenade between Leisure World and Sewerby Hall and Gardens linking Bridlington town centre with the summer car parks. One Land Train runs on the South Promenade linking Bridlington town centre to the park and ride and South Cliff Caravan Park. ...More info
Aakschipper Images
Aakschipper Images a photographic gallery exhibiting a unique range of limited edition signed photographic prints, cards and postcards, the work of Yorkshire born artist/photographer Graham Rhodes and featuring images of Scarborough and local scenes in an attractive grade II listed property - part of the harbourside heritage. ...More info
Whitby Whale Bone Arch
Original Whale jaw bone arch was erected some time after 1853 & is now displayed in the Whitby Archives & Heritage Centre. A replica was presented to Whitby by Norway in 1963. The current replacement was donated by Alaska in April 2003. ...More info
The Spa Bridlington
For the best entertainment on the Yorkshire coast visit The Spa Bridlington. Whether it's comedy, concerts, drama, sport, dance, exhibitions or variety shows there's something for everyone to enjoy. ...More info
Flamborough Headland
Flamborough Outer Headland was declared a Local Nature Reserve in 2002 in recognition of its wildlife value and its importance to the local community. Local Nature Reserves aim to protect places of special interest and provide opportunities ...More info
Terror Tower
Haunted rooms bewitched graveyard aliens and predators jurassic dinosaur chainsaw massacre psycho staircase elevator to hell Dracula's Castle. Latest Hi Tech sound and Electronics and genuine film sets and props. ...More info
Yorkshire Lavender
The North of England's triple award-winning visitor attraction Lavender Farm and Gardens. Specialist Plant Nursery, Gift Shop, EJ's licensed Tea Room/Restaurant, Lavender Maze Sculpture and Deer Park all set within the Howardian Hills. ...More info
Memorial Gardens - Filey -
The Memorial Gardens are located on the heart of Filey these gardens are in an ideal location to relax with lunch as you watch the world go by. ...More info
Scarborough Fair Collection
One of the country's largest and finest private collections has been brought together under one roof by Graham Atkinson. Working Showmans Steam Engines, Vintage Vehicles, Fairground Rides, Fairground Street and Dance Organs and much more. ...More info
Stephen Joseph Theatre
The Stephen Joseph Theatre is a cultural icon of the Yorkshire region, providing accessible, high quality theatre for audiences worldwide since 1955. It offers a unique, intimate experience with its renowned theatre-in-the-round as well as the traditional end-on McCarthy theatre and cinema. ...More info
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Persistence of the Gift
Tongan Tradition in Transnational Context
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Tonga, the South Pacific island kingdom located east of Fiji and south of Samoa, is one of the world's few remaining constitutional monarchies. Although Tonga has long been linked to the world system through markets and political relationships, in the last few decades emerging regional and global structures have had particularly intense and transformative effects. Today, because of greatly increased labour migration, people, money, and resources are in constant circulation among Tonga, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States.
In Persistence of the Gift, Evans provides a detailed ethnographic and historical analysis of how, in spite of superficial appearances to the contrary, traditional Tongan values continue to play key roles in the way that Tongans make their way in the modern world. But this ethnography is neither that of a timeless "ethnographic present" nor of a remote coral atoll. Instead, like the inhabitants of Tonga themselves, the monograph begins in the islands, and works outward, tracing how Tongans seek to meet their own, culturally specific goals, within the constraints, challenges, and opportunities of the world system.
Tongan culture, like our own, continues to transform in the face of global change, but the changes experienced by Tongans everywhere are patterned and managed by the values of Tongan agents. Both creative and conservative, the emerging transnationalist system continues to be discernibly and proudly Tongan.
Mike Evans is associate professor of anthropology and Canada Research Chair at Okanagan University College in Kelowna, British Columbia. He is co-editor and contributor to Sustainability in the Small Island States of the Pacific, special issue of Pacific Studies.
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Welcome to #1 Cochran Buick GMC of Robinson, located just steps away from Giant Eagle's Market District. Our goal is to provide you with the best car buying experience possible. We are here to assist you every step of the way, from parts and service to help with financing. We have a wide selection of new and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, and our friendly, knowledgeable sales team is eager to help you find the one that's right for you. But our commitment to our customers doesn't end when the ownership experience begins. The skilled technicians in our service and parts departments are waiting to provide you with the care your vehicle deserves. If you're in the market for a new or used vehicle, make #1 Cochran Buick GMC of Robinson your next stop.
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Welcome to #1 Cochran Buick GMC of Robinson, located just steps away from Giant Eagle's Market District. Our goal is to provide you with the best car buying experience possible. We are here to assist you every step of the way, from parts and service to help with financing. We have a wide selection of new and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, and our friendly, knowledgeable sales team is eager to help you find the one that's right for you. But our commitment to our customers doesn't end when the ownership experience begins. The skilled technicians in our service and parts departments are waiting to provide you with the care your vehicle deserves. If you're in the market for a new or used vehicle, make #1 Cochran Buick GMC of Robinson your next stop.
Monday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed
- After Hours Drop-Off
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- Cable TV
- Customer Lounge Area
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- Free Coffee
- Free WiFi
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- Laptop Computers
- Authorized Parts Store
- Pet Friendly
- Shuttle Service
- Television
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"Awful Awful Service Dept"
Service rep was rude, work not done that was suppose to be. Was told to call me when my car was done never did. I called and svc rep said yep it's done and hung up on me. Will never go there again. I would rather drive farther and pay more then deal with these awful people. Wish I could give 5 NEGATIVE stars.More
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"#1 Cochran Service Experience"
I recently bought a 2015 Jeep Renegade from #1 Cochran. I went to get my first free complimentary service and I have never been to the Robinson #1 Cochran before (bought my vehicle at Natrona Heights). When I first got there (around 12:50pm) another young lady arrive at the same time as me and was getting the same service. Before sitting in the waiting room I confirmed with the service agent that they would be doing an oil change, filters, and tire rotation and that unfortunately this would take an hour for them to do this. The service agent, Don, said yes. As I sat in the waiting room, the young lady that arrived the same time as me got to leave with her clean vehicle at 1:30pm. Finally, at 2:10pm my vehicle was done. Don came out and tossed this piece of paper and said your vehicle is done and outside have a nice day and walked away. I then sat in the waiting room reviewing my receipt, I noticed that it just said oil change and my address was spelled wrong. Before returning to my vehicle I went back to Don's office and let him know my address was spelled wrong and confirmed that they only did a oil change and did not rotate my tires. He said it does not matter that my address is spelled wrong and yes they only did an oil change. I went to my car to find it unwashed. Now I am no expert at vehicles but for my career I work for a car company and I know an oil changes do not take an hour. My pervious vehicle was a Nissan and every time I brought my vehicle to the Nissan dealership they always washed the outside without me having to say anything. All and all I am extremely dissatisfied with the service at #1 Cochran and now embarrassed that I spend lots of money on one of their vehicle. I would not recommend this dealership to anyone.More
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"Happy Happy Happy"
Ask For Steve, if you are looking for the best customer service! We were treated like family, not customers, and it was the smoothest, easiest car buying expierience yet. I described exactly what i wanted out of my vehicle and explained what i wanted to pay, and Steve exceeded my expectations, & set us up payments that met my familys budget. My family & I love our 2014 GMC Acadia, and I honestly recommend you give them a visit, youll be glad you did!!! Thank you again Steve, and all of the #1 Cochran Staff! Mary EndesMore
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Thank you so much for your business and the kind words you shared regarding your visit. We are happy to see it was a pleasant experience and look forward to serving you again.
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"Excellent experience. As good as it can get."
The team was professional and responsive. Did not feel pressured. Brad was excellent to work with and made sure that everything was taken care of properly. My parents have been Cochran customers for 10+ years and insisted I go to a Cochran dealership when the time came. Glad I listened.More
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Thank you for your business and please send our regards to your parents. It was our pleasure to serve you.
Sales (New)
Mike Mamula was a pleasure to work with, he is a top notch sales consultant who personally made the whole experience a pleasure, he was totally knowledgeable and satisfied us completely.More
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Thank you for choosing our dealership for your new car purchase. We look forward to serving you again.
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I have to say these two guys were the best we buy many vehicles and the service we got was Great. We own a business so I know what it is like to make people happy and they did a great in making me happy I was not pressure at all like most other dealership do.I have to say # 1 Cochran in Robinson is the best Thanks guys I love my new carMore
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It was our pleasure to serve you. Thank you so much for your business and the great feedback!
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"Mike Mamula is an exceptional sales consultant! "
Mike was attentive and listened to all our concerns. He walked us through the process of determining the best vehicle for us without pushing us or leading us into something that we might not be interested in. When we had questions on specifications of each vehicle, he had the answers and allowed us the "space" to discuss and determine which way to proceed. This process we believe is important because if we would have felt pressured, we never would have bought a vehicle from this dealership. We are really thrilled to have our 2015 Buick Encore. Thanks again Mike ! Great job!!!!! Please also give a shout out to the gentleman who did the financing. I am so sorry I don't have your name written, but you ironed out a small glitch and we are very grateful. Again -exceptional!More
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Thank you for the kind words you shared about our dealership. It was truly our pleasure to serve you!
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"Incompetent finance/paperwork department"
Bought a 2015 Buick Verano on 2/14 and still don't have the correct paperwork. Car is in Pittsburgh and we are in Fl. for the winter. Have the wrong VIN number and paperwork and a payment due next week and even the bank doesn't have the papers. If we don't have this resolved by 3/11 my daughter is taking the car back that has about 25 miles on it tops. Will never buy from there again We finally received what I hope to be the correct paperwork and received the bank financing information less than a week before the first payment was do. Paul at extension 14004 did the initial paperwork and the corrected paperwork. It took a week after the initial mistake was discovered for him to send out the corrected papers for us to sign after I called 3 times and then he sent back the new copies by regular mail. Being in Florida, this should have been handled entirely by overnight deliveries not just the initial one. Still am waiting for the paper stating that the pin striping will be done when we retun to PA like Elaine said she would send. (Paid for pin striping that the car doesn't have) Still waiting for corrected insurance card from our insurance company with the right VIN number.More
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Mr. Hughes, we understand your frustration over the issues with your paperwork. We're very sorry you've experienced this. We've attempted to reach out, but have not heard back. If there's anything we can do, please reach out to us directly. Sincerely, #1 Cochran Customer Care Team
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So I spent hours and days on the internet looking for a used car I found one I really liked. I went to #1 Cochran Buick GMC of Robinson and spoke to a salesman about the car. We then went out for a test drive and I loved it. So the sleaze ball salesmen then worked numbers with me. I had a trade in with upside down on it and I knew that. The number he gave me for the total of the car was not good enough so I left, after a while I called back to John Mann and spoke to him and we negotiated a reasonable price for the car that I could afford. I had been pre approved for 20,000 dollars and just needed a bill of sale to present to the bank to get the loan. I then had John Mann write me a bill of sale and he emailed it to me to give the bank. Then I called and left him a message saying I wanted the car. It was a 2011 Kia Sorento EX. Well the next day my Fiancé and myself went back to the dealership so I could show her the car I was getting her. After waiting I then spoke to John and asked if I could have the keys and he then told me that the car was sold the night before. Worst service ever!!!! I know have a bill of sale with his signature on it, saying he was going to sell me the car. I was on my way to the bank on Monday to get the money! What a sleaze ball, he is he just had a smirk on his face when he told me that that car was sold. #1 Cochran Buick GMC of Robinson has lost my business for EVER!!More
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We understand your disappointment if there was improper communication between our team your yourself. We're very sorry to here about your experience. We'd appreciate the opportunity to work with you again and restore your faith in #1 Cochran. It's important that we deliver you the best possible service and address any misunderstanding that may have taken place. Please know we are here if at any point you'd be willing to give us another chance. Sincerely, #1 Cochran Customer Care Team
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"Hassle free"
Ramar Ramsey was great to deal with. I had an offer from another dealership and they beat it. Their financing was hassle free with a great rate. Truely a great buying experience!More
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Hi folks,
I will be flying United on Feb 2nd 2013 from GIG to IAH and I would like to know which aircraft would be serving this flight (when I bought the ticket a few days ago the seat map at united.com showed a 777 interior, but sometimes the 764 shows up at GIG).
Also, I really would like to know if the aircraft serving GIG-IAH (UA128) on Feb 02 has the new BusinessFirst lieflat seats?
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Be sure to take plenty of pics and give em hell in Phoenix. Be sure to post back your results on its performance. I still have another month until racing starts here in the North state.
I got a chance to maiden the Hurri today. Flies very well. It's a tad slower than my Strega but I think it will be competitive in Silver. I need to try some different props. I love the way it looks in the air. Love the shape of the wing. I didn't have my camera with me today but will get pics next time out.
Blessings, Terry
Did you do any additional reinforcing to the airframe? I have been getting comfortable with mine. Only two weeks to go until the first race for us.
No extra reinforcement though I will be keeping an eye on the firewall.
I should have kept a better eye on the firewall, or better yet, should have replaced it. The engine pulled loose while sitting running on the stand. The ply separated. Fortunately, It wasn't flying and all that was damaged was cowl and prop and of course the firewall. I am gluing in a new 1/2" firewall and pinning it. I also moved it back about a 1/2". Will move the engine forward on the mount.
Yikes, glad nobody got hurt. That is a heart-stopper. Double lucky it happened on the ground. Mine has not had any problems, but I did coat my insides and firewall with expoxy as fuel-proofer and that may have added some strength, but I am sure you have got a tad more thrust on your setup . I don't think the manufacturers thought we would be putting these planes under such harsh test trials, but we have to know what the limits are. "Getter patched up and back in the air there buddyo!"
The way they key the thin ply sides might make it easier to assemble and gives the appearance that it locks in the firewall, but the ply is so thin that the reduced glue area is the factor. The only real glue area is at the back where the firewall glues to the angle stock and as you can see in the pictures, that is only as strong as the ply that the firewall is made of which is not good. It might be strong enough for a small two stroke. I made a new firewall out of 1/2" birch ply and it feels very solid now. Do you know if new cowls are available for these? I am going to try and repair mine but it is so thin that it will probably look repaired.
Blessings, Terry
Ya, get it from Tomas at www.vqwarbirds.com. I am actually getting a new canopy from him, but have not ordered it yet. He will take care of you.
I sent him an email. Hope to hear from them tomorrow. Will probably have to race with the mended one this weekend. I doubt I will be able to get a new one in time.
So any pics of your new firewall setup?
Hi Jake,
I will try to take some pics today. I flew it yesterday and it flies great with the engine at 0 deg. I really like this plane. It is a little draggy but like all my other VQ models it is rock solid in the turns. You can turn hard enough to almost stop it in the air and there is no sign of tip stalling or snapping. I've had more than a few guys coming up to admire it.
Here is a response from Tomas about engine size on these planes.
YEP !! ALWAYS and I MEAN ALWAYS add triangle stock and glass the firewall area from the inside if you OVERPOWER these models! anything more than a .70 4 stroke on a .40 size or anything more than a .91 4 stroke on a .60 size VQ model is considered overpowered...
PLEASE spread the word... this can be quite dangerous... I am glad you were unhurt!!
This is good advice for planes where the firewall is flush with the front of the fuse. However, on the models where the firewall is mounted at the front of a box like this one, I would recommend either replacing it like I have, or at least glassing inside and out. The way the ply separated, glassing the back of the firewall may not be sufficient.
Blessings, Terry
OK here are some pics. If you look close you can see that I drilled and pinned the sides. I only moved the firewall back enough to clear the notches, about 1/4".
Well the Hurricane is dust. I brought it to use as my backup Silver plane. After losing my Gold plane to an elevator push rod failure, I moved my #1 Silver into use in Gold and readied the Hurricane for the next Silver heat, I was in the middle of the 45 second countdown when the plane froze 1/4 way through a turn. It then began a journey around the field, as we all watched in horror. At one point it was heading straight for the pits then veered toward the parking lot just missing several motor homes as it again climbed into the air for its last split S before it plowed into the ground at full throttle. The only thing we could think of was that the battery somehow came unplugged or the switch failed. I had flown it several times in the last week and it flew flawlessly. Ironically, I just ordered a new cowl for it, and it should arrive any day now.
The YS 1.10 is damaged pretty badly and the receiver is toast. We couldn't find the battery so I wasn't able to test it.
Did you get a chance to race yours this weekend? Looking forward to your experience.
Blessings, Terry
Sorry to hear about the hurri. My friend had the same thing happen with his P-51 Candyman. His problem was that he did not secure the battery in the fuse and in the turns it came loose, shifted the the rear of the fuse and disconnected from the reciever. It was a stellar crash at about 75mph. Needles to say he was a bit disheartened. It is always the small things cause the most destruction. Get that motor fixed, and get another hurri in the air.
Did not use mine in the races since my workhorse Macchi did the dirty work for me at the Big Kahuna classic. Not my best performance, but here is my results for the day.
Heat 1: 2:20.5 Breakout-0pts
Heat 2: 2:42.1 2nd place-3pts
Heat 3: 2:21.3 Breakout-0pts
Heat 4: 2:30.8 1st place-4pts
Point total 7, no cuts (those breakouts are a killer)
The Macchi survived the mayhem to fly another day. Others were not so lucky, about 6 or so crashes for the day, pretty routine. Not for the faint of heart .
Next race in June.
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IBM Business Process Manager provides all the capabilities for the various phases of BPM, such as modeling, designing, executing, monitoring, and optimizing business processes. The components of Business Process Manager provide a unified repository, tooling for authors, administrators and users, and a runtime platform. Figure 1 shows a typical Business Process Manager configuration that includes a WebSphere Process Center repository, a WebSphere Process Server runtime environment, and authoring tools such as IBM Process Designer (hereafter called Process Designer) and IBM Integration Designer (hereafter called Integration Designer).
Figure 1. Typical Business Process Manager configuration
Figure 1 shows a full set of the components provided by Business Process Manager products. These components may vary for the different editions of IBM Business Process Manager, which include Express, Standard, and Advanced. Business Process Manager Express and Business Process Manager Standard provide fundamental integration capabilities and do not include Integration Designer. For more details about how different configurations support different levels of complexity, see IBM Business Process Manager V7.5 development topology recommendations.
A typical installation is the simplest way to set up a Business Process Manager environment. It provides many defaults and minimizes user input. It is suitable for setting up the environment for development, test, non-clustered staging, and simple production for new users.
This article focuses on a typical installation for runtime servers that include WebSphere Process Center (hereafter called Process Center) and WebSphere Process Server (hereafter called Process Server). Process Designer is also included as it will be installed together with Process Center on a Windows® platform. Instructions for a typical installation of Integration Designer are not within the scope of this article. For more details about Integration Designer, refer to the IBM Integration Designer Information Center. The operating system used in this article, including the screen captures, is Windows. It is similar for other operating systems when using a typical installation, with minor differences such as some defaults values or paths.
Setting up the Process Center environment
Process Center is the environment where all processes, services, and other assets created in the IBM Business Process Manager authoring tools, including Process Designer and Integration Designer, can run and playback. It includes the Process Center repository and runtime.
The Process Center repository is the central repository for all processes, services, and other assets created in the IBM Business Process Manager authoring environments. The Process Center runtime includes an integrated Process Center server and Business Performance Data Warehouse, allowing users working in Process Designer to run their process applications and store performance data for testing and playback purposes during development efforts. When the process design is finished and the processes are ready to deploy, the same processes can be installed and run on Process Server in the runtime environments.
There are two approaches to install the runtime Process Center server: typical installation and custom installation. The differences and conditions for each approach are addressed in the following section.
Operating systems and prerequisites
The supported operating systems are AIX®, Linux®, Solaris®, and Windows. In this article, the Windows system is used for reference. For a detailed list of operation system and software prerequisites, refer to Preparing the operating systems for product installation in the Business Process Manager Information Center.
Considerations for typical installation or custom installation
The typical installation option in Business Process Manager provides the simplest option for the runtime server setup. It provides many defaults and minimizes user input. It is suitable for setting up the environment for development, test, non-clustered staging, and simple production for new users. However, a custom installation provides more customization and scalability for runtime environments, including a clustered environment or a complex deployment environment.
There are a few situations in which a typical installation does not apply, in which you need to use a custom installation. You can use the Profile Management Tool (PMT) to build such complex deployment environments. Following are conditions where a typical installation does not apply:
- For a complex deployment environment requirement:
- A clustered environment is required.
- A customized deployment or database topology is required.
- The existing WebSphere Application Server package group is reused.
- Incompatible bit structure case; for example, a 32-bit product needs to be installed on a 64-bit system.
If the above constraints do not apply to your condition, congratulations! You can easily set up your runtime environment with only a few clicks. This creates a typical standalone profile for Process Center.
If you do not have any database requirements, a typical installation with an embedded DB2® Express is the best way. The installation process will install a DB2 Express database for you, and take care of the database creation and configuration automatically.
Note that the administrative user name and password on Windows® are
bpmadmin and
bpmadmin1. The Instance user name and password
on Linux are
bpminst and
bpminst1. Make sure the default password
complies with the password policy on your operating system, such as
Windows 2008 or Linux, before using the embedded database. If the default
password does not apply, or there is a specific database requirement such
as reusing existing database, you need to manually create the required
Process Server database and Process Data Warehouse in advance.
The supporting databases for Business Process Manager Express or Standard include Process Server and Performance Data Warehouse databases. For Business Process Manager Advanced, there is one more database called the common database. In the following sections, the configurations and steps are based on Business Process Manager Standard. If you are using Business Process Manager Advanced, creating the additional common database with the same parameters illustrated here in this article should also work.
Preparing databases for typical installation
If you plan to use the embedded DB2 Express database, you do not need to create the databases in advance. A typical installation will create the databases once the DB2 Express database is installed. However, if you choose any supported databases, including DB2, Oracle®, or SQL Server for your environment using a typical installation, you need to create the supporting databases for Process Center component in advance.
Depending on the databases used, choose one of the following steps for the database creation:
Creating databases with DB2
If you choose to install with DB2 databases, create the necessary databases before installing the Business Process Manager software. The necessary databases for Business Process Manager Standard are:
- BPMDB, the Process Server database
- PDWDB, the Performance Data Warehouse database
There is an additional CMNDB (the common database) to be created for Business Process Manager Advanced. The setup for Business Process Manager Standard is shown in the following steps.
The DB2 databases have a few requirements in order to make the Business
Process Manager software work. The page size for the database is
32 KB, and the databases encoding is
UTF-8 if non-ASCII characters are used.
- Copy the following script in Listing 1 to a text editor tool and save
it as a local file named
Listing 1. DB2 SQL scripts for Business Process Manager database creation
-- create the database: create database BPMDB automatic storage yes using codeset UTF-8 territory US pagesize 32768; -- connect to the created database: connect to BPMDB; --The following grant is used for databases without enhanced security. --For more information, review the Info Center for Enhancing Security for DB2. grant dbadm on database to db2admin; connect reset; -- create database PDWDB automatic storage yes using codeset UTF-8 territory US pagesize 32768; -- connect to the created database: connect to PDWDB; --The following grant is used for databases without enhanced security. --For more information, review the Info Center for Enhancing Security for DB2. grant dbadm on database to db2admin; connect reset;
- Open a DB2 command window and execute the above SQL script by issuing
the command
db2 –tf createDatabase.sql. This creates the BPMDB and PDWDB databases, and grants the user
db2admindatabase administrator (DBA) authority for both databases.
Creating databases with Oracle
Different users are used to differentiate the configurations for the Process Center and Performance Data Warehouse databases. You need to enable the Oracle database with Unicode to support non-ASCII characters. Make sure your Oracle database is using the AL32UTF8 character set, which has full international support. Also, for the Process Center and Performance Data Warehouse database users, adequate authority, including the DBA role, is required.
In the following sample, you use the
user for Process Center and
WBPDW00 for
Performance Data Warehouse. Assume that the Oracle instance ID is
- Create an Oracle database as follows:
- Login with user
oracleand launch the Database Configuration Assistant with command dbca.
- On the Welcome page, click Next.
- On the "Select the operation" page, choose Create a Database and click Next.
- On the "Templates Selection" page, keep the default "General Purpose or Transaction Processing" and click Next.
- On the "Oracle Database Name" page, set the Global Database
Name with ORCL and keep the System Identifier
(SID) with ORCL, as shown in Figure 2, and click
Figure 2. Set Oracle database name and SID
- On the "Enterprise Manager" page, keep the default and click Next.
- On the "Specify passwords" page, type the passwords for each
user separately, or choose Use the Same Administrative
Password for All Accounts, and enter one set of
the password, as shown in Figure 3, and click
Figure 3. Set administrative password
- On the "Storage type" page, keep all the defaults and click Next.
- On the "Recovery options" page, keep all the default and click Next.
- On the "Sample Schemas" page. Keep all the defaults and click Next.
- On the "Configuration for Memory, Sizing, Character Sets,
Connection Mode" page, click the Character
Sets tab, choose Use Unicode
(AL32UTF8), keep the defaults for the other tabs,
as shown in Figure 4, and click Next.
Figure 4. Set Character Sets to Unicode
- On the new page, click Finish to create the ORCL database.
- Login with user
- Create multiple schemas on the ORCL database:
- Copy the script shown in Listing 2 to a text editor tool. Save
it in a local file named
Listing 2. Oracle SQL scripts for users creation
REM create the Process Center user WBPPC00 with password wppcuser create user WBPPC00 identified by wppcuser; REM grant necessary roles to user grant connect, resource, unlimited tablespace to WBPPC00; grant execute on dbms_system to WBPPC00; grant javauserpriv to WBPPC00; GRANT "DBA" TO WBPPC00; REM create the Performance Data Warehouse user WBPDW00 with password wpdwuser create user WBPDW00 identified by wpdwuser; REM grant necessary roles to user grant connect, resource, unlimited tablespace to WBPDW00; grant execute on dbms_system to WBPDW00; grant javauserpriv to WBPDW00; GRANT "DBA" TO WBPDW00; REM Commit work COMMIT; EXIT
- Execute createDatabase.sql by typing the
following commands as the user
oracle. It creates the WBPPC00 and WBPDW00 users and grants users with the necessary roles to work correctly.
sqlplus sys/<yourPassword>@ORCL AS SYSDBA @createDatabase.sql
- Copy the script shown in Listing 2 to a text editor tool. Save it in a local file named
Creating databases with SQL Server
Make sure the server hosting the SQL Server has enabled XA transactions and configured the JDBC Distributed Transaction Components before creating the databases. The configuration steps are found at the online configuration instructions, depending on your SQL Server version. Only the "Running the MS DTC Service" and "Configuring the JDBC Distributed Transaction Components" steps need to be done before creating the databases. The "Configuring the User-Defined Roles" is done in Step 8 in grant the SqlJDBCXAUser role for the login user.
When using SQL Server, you need to create all the necessary databases before installing the Business Process Manager software. The necessary databases for Business Process Manager Standard are:
- BPMDB, the Process Server database
- PDWDB, the Performance Data Warehouse database
You also need to create an additional CMNDB, the common database for Business Process Manager Advanced. Note that CMNDB has a different "collation" setting with BPMDB and PDWDB, where CMNDB requires case-sensitive collation. However, BPMDB and PDWDB require case-insensitive collation.
The steps to create and configure these databases will be introduced in the following sections. You will use the name "BPMDB" for the Process Server database with the related database user "ppcuser", and "PDWDB" for the Performance Data Warehouse database name with the related database user "pdwuser".
Note the collation differences for CMNDB with BPMDB and PDWDB when creating the databases. You can use:
SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CS_ASfor CMNDB
COLLATE SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_ASfor BPMDB and PDWDB
- Launch the Microsoft® SQL Server Management Studio.
- Create the Login user "ppcuser" for the Process Server database by
selecting Security > Logins > New Login section for the
database server. Choose SQL Server
authentication and enter the password for ppcuser, as
shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. New user for Process Center database
- Create the database
BPMDBfor the Process Center Server, as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6. Create BPMDB for Process Center
- Click Options to edit the database options, including
setting the Collation field to
SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS for BPMDB, and the
Parameterization option to
Forced, as shown in Figure 7. Click
OK to create the BPMDB database.
Figure 7. Set the database properties for BPMDB
- Expand BPMDB > Security > Users, right-click
and choose New User to open the "Database User – New"
window. Set the User name field to ppcuser and the
Login name field to ppcuser, and click
db_owner in the Database Role membership section,
as shwon in Figure 8.
Figure 8. Database User – New window
- Create the schema by selecting Security > Schemas
for the database named
ppcuserwith the same name as the Login user name, as shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9. Create schema with same name as Login user
- Right-click ppcuser under Security >
Logins and choose Properties. Click
User Mapping in the "Login Properties" window as
shown in Figure 10. Change the default schema from
dbo to ppcuser.
Figure 10. Change default schema of BPMDB
- Grant the SqlJDBCXAUser role to
ppcuser in the same Login Properties window as in
Figure 10. Select the checkbox for master, then
select the checkbox for SqlJDBCXAUser in the Database
role membership window, as shown in Figure 11.
Figure 11. Grant the SqlJDBCXAUser role for the Login User
- Repeat steps 2-8 to create the user pdwuser and the database PDWDB for
the Performance Data Warehouse settings.
Tip: You can simply replace ppcuser with pdwuser and PBMDB with PDWDB for steps 2 to 8.
Setting up the environment with a typical installation
Once the databases preparation is finished, you can install the BPM products with a typical installation. The difference is shown in the screen shots, depending on the databases you selected.
Setting up with the embedded DB2 Express is the simplest way to install BPM. It only takes six panels to make the running environment work.
Installing with embedded DB2 Express
- Start the installer with the Launchpad.
- The Welcome panel is displayed. Click Install using typical
installer, as shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12. IBM Business Process Manager Installer Welcome panel
- On the "Typical installation" panel, select Install Process
Center, as shown in Figure 13, and click
Figure 13. IBM BPM Typical installation panel
- On the "Install Process Center" panel, enter the hostname, choose an
installation location as shown in Figure 14, and click
Figure 14. Install Process Center panel
- On the "Select database configuration panel", choose Install
an embedded DB2 Express database, as shown in Figure 15,
and click Next.
Note: This panel does not display if the host machine has DB2 or DB2 Express installed already.
Figure 15. Select database configuration panel
- On the "Installation Summary" panel, select I have read and
accepted the license agreement and notices and click the
Install Software button, as shown in Figure 16.
Figure 16. Installation Summary panel
- On the "Installation information" panel shown in Figure 17, wait until
the installation completes successfully.
Figure 17. Installation information panel
Installing with existing databases
The installation steps are nearly the same as installing with the embedded DB2 Express, except for the selection in Step 5 and a new configuration for DB2 connection after that.
- Start the installer with the Launchpad.
- On the "Welcome" panel, click Install using typical installer.
- The "typical installation" panel is displayed. Select Install Process Center and click Next.
- On the "Install Process Center" panel, enter the hostname and choose an installation Location and click Next.
- On the "Database configuration panel", choose Use an existing
database (DB2, MSSQL, or Oracle), as shown in Figure 18,
and click Next.
Note: This panel does not display if the host machine has DB2 or DB2 Express installed already.
Figure 18. Select database configuration panel
- On the "Set up the existing database server" panel, enter one of the
following, depending on the database type you used:
- For DB2: Enter the hostname, username, and
password. Enter the port, Process Center database name,
Performance Data Warehouse database name, as shown in Figure
19, with the information that was created in Step 1 and click
Figure 19. Set up the existing database server panel for DB2
- For Oracle: Enter the hostname, Process
Center database system identifier field, check the port, enter
the username and password for the Process Server database and
Performance Data Warehouse database as
WBPPC00 and WBPDW00, as
shown in Figure 20. These were created in Step 1. Click
Figure 20. Set up the existing database server panel for Oracle
- For SQL Server: Select the "Type" as
MSSQL, enter the hostname, check the
port field, set the "Process Center
database name" to BPMDB, the "Performance
Data Warehouse database" to PDWDB. Enter the
username for the Process Server database as
ppcuser and Performance Data as
pdwuser, as shown in Figure 21.
Figure 21. Set up the existing database server panel for SQL Server
- For DB2: Enter the hostname, username, and password. Enter the port, Process Center database name, Performance Data Warehouse database name, as shown in Figure 19, with the information that was created in Step 1 and click Next.
- The "Installation Summary" panel is displayed. Check I have read and accepted the license agreement and notices and click the Install Software button.
- On the "Installation information" panel, wait until the installation completes successfully.
Problem determination
If you encountered errors during the typical installation, here are some tips to help you resolve them:
- Log locations for a typical install: The log files
for a typical install are placed into a randomly generated log folder
under the
tempdirectory prefixed with "IBM_LaunchPad_Typical_Install". On the Unix platform, including Linux or AIX, it is the
/tmpfolder. On the Windows, you can get the temp folder address by opening a new command window and issuing the command
echo %TEMP%. In the following example, the temp folder is
C:\TEMP\1and the typical installer logs reside in
C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator>echo %TEMP% C:\Temp\1
The typical_install.log file contains necessary information for issue analysis and problem determination. Listing 3 shows an example of where it met an error during profile creation, which is the last step during the installation. This clearly indicates to open the profile creation log for further details and the root cause.
Listing 3. Typical install log example
1302575182965 I: Running install step 4 of 4 1302575182975 I: Running profile creation 1302575191046 E: Found INSTCONFFAILED error message in the manageprofile logs. 1302575191049 E: Installation failed on step 4 1302575191099 E: Installation failed with message Read the log file at /opt/WLE1502/logs/manageprofiles/ProcCtr01_create.log for further information. 1302575191100 E: Installation failed with message Read the log file at /tmp/IBM_LaunchPad_Typical_Install_1302574621273/manageprofiles.sysout for further information. 1302575191101 E: Installation failed with message Read the log file at /tmp/IBM_LaunchPad_Typical_Install_1302574621273/manageprofiles.syserr for further information.
- Profile creation issues: Most of the installation
failures happen at the last step of installation – profile creation.
You can get such information at the typical install log mentioned
above. The profile creation log needs to be opened for further
For the example, in the above section, you need to open the profile create log
/opt/WLE1502/logs/manageprofiles/ProcCtr01_create.logfor further information. Open it and search for the first error or exception, where you will find the root cause. The failure may be caused by the environment, or most likely caused by the database-related configuration.
If the failure is caused by a database-related configuration, you need to double-check the database configuration before creating the new profile. The following points need to be checked:
- For DB2: Make sure for all the databases the page size is 32 KB and the database encoding is UTF-8. Make sure the specified database user has DB2ADM for these databases.
- For Oracle: Make sure the Oracle instance is running. For the specified user, make sure it has DBA authority.
- For SQL Server: Make sure the collations for all databases are correct. BPMDB and PDWDB require case-insensitive collation and CMNDB requires case-sensitive collation. For each database, the related schema, which has the same name as the Login user, should be the default schema. Make sure the login user is the schema owner as well.
In case you failed at the profile creation phase, you do not need to install Business Process Manageragain. What you need to do is find the root cause for the profile creation failure, launch the Profile Management Tool (PMT), or use the manageprofiles command to create a new profile.
- Ulimit issues on UNIX platform: To install IBM BPM
products successfully on the Unix platform, such as Linux or
AIX®, the ulimit value is 8799 or higher.
If you receive the following warning message during the prerequisite checking, it means that you need to increase the ulimit number.
Current system has detected a lower level of ulimit than the recommended value of 8799. Please increase the ulimit number to minimum value of 8799 and re-start the installation.
You need to shutdown the installer first before fixing the problem. If you are a root user, open a command prompt and issue
ulimit -n 8799,and then restart the installer. If you are a non-root user, work with your system administrator to increase your
ulimit -n 8799, and then restart the installer.
Verifying the Process Center environment
Once the installation is success, verify that the Process Center functions
are set correctly. You can simply verify it by accessing all the Web pages
provided by Process Center. These URLs include Process Center, Process
Admin, and portal. Open a new browser and check that the following URLs
can open and you can sign in. The default username and password is
admin and
Http://pcserver:port/ProcessCenter Http://pcserver:port/ProcessAdmin Http://pcserver:port/portal
Tip: If your portal page is not shown correctly with the CSS format and only the pure text page is shown, it does not mean your Process Center environment is wrong. The problem is caused by your browser machine because it cannot resolve the Process Center machine to get the CSS format. Adding the Process Center machine in the host file of the browser machine can solve this issue. This tip applies to Process Server as well.
Setting up the Process Server environment
Setting up the Process Server is nearly the same procedure as Process Center. It only has a few more fields. Also, if you plan to install Process Server on the same machine with Process Center, it is not necessary to install the product again. You only need to launch the PMT to create another Process Server profile. Here, we only list different panels and verification steps for the Process Server environment.
Installing Process Server
If Process Server needs to be installed on a new machine, follow the same steps described in the Setting up the Process Center environment section. There is one difference, where the following "Install a Process Server" panel, as shown in Figure, replaces the previous "Install a Process Center" panel.
Figure 22. Install Process Server panel
You may notice there are two more categories than Process Center, one is the environment type and name, the other is the Process Center connection information. You need to provide the Process Center hostname and port, which are created during the Process Center setup. If you want to use the server offline, click the Use this server offline checkbox. When the offline server needs to be brought back online, follow the Bringing process servers back online guide to make it active.
Verifying the Process Server environment
You need to make sure all the Web pages provided by Process Server are
shown correctly as well. These URLs include ProcessAdmin and portal. Open
a new browser and check that the following URLs can open and you can sign
in. The default username and password is
Http://pcserver:port/ProcessAdmin Http://pcserver:port/portal
Also, if Process Server is configured to connect to Process Center, you can
verify it by accessing the Process Center GUI page,
http://pcserver:port/ProcessCenter. Click the
Servers tab and you see that the status is connected,
as shown in Figure 23.
Figure 23. Process Server status
Setting up the Process Designer environment
Setting up Process Designer is simple after Process Center is available. It only requires downloading the package from Process Center and one click or command to install. Note that you already have a Process Designer tool in the same machine with the Process Center environment if you are using the typical installation approach with the Process Center setup on Windows.
Installing Process Designer
Following are steps to set up Process Designer:
- Open the browser. Enter and navigate to the Process Center URL, for
- On the "Welcome" page, on the bottom right of the "IBM Process
Designer" field, click the Download button, as shown
in Figure 24.
Figure 24. IBM Process Designer download panel
- Select a local folder to save the files. Click Save and the Process Designer download starts. Wait until the download completes.
- The downloaded file is named "IBM Process Designer.zip". Extract it to a folder.
- Go to the extracted folder, double-click
installProcessDesigner_admin.bat if you want to
install Process Designer to the default folder of
C:\IBM\ProcessDesigner\v7.5. Otherwise, open a command window and issue the following command to specify another folder, such as Password" fields. The default is
installProcessDesigner_admin.bat C:\IBMPD
- Navigate to the install destination folder. Double-click eclipse.exe to start Process Designer. No additional configuration is required.
Verifying the Process Designer environment
Once Process Designer has installed successfully, you can verify it by accessing the basic functions of Process Designer:
- Double-click eclipse.exe to launch Process Designer.
- The IBM Process Designer login page is shown. Enter the "User Name"
and "Password" fields. The default is
admin. Click Login.
- The Process Designer console displays without any problems. In the default Process Apps tab, the default installed applications of "Hiring Sample" and "Process Portal" are shown.
- Click the Create New Process App button in the upper-right area of the window.
- On the "Create New Process App" window, enter
ProcApp1for the Process App Name,
PA1for the Acronym, and leave the description blank. Click Create.
- The creation completes successfully. There is one new entry named
"ProcApp1(PA1)" in the process application list, as shown in Figure
Figure 25. New process application in Process Designer
- Click the Open in Designer button to open it in the Designer tool.
Verifying the system
Once Process Center, Process Server, and Process Designer are set up successfully, you can verify the whole system by running some samples provided by BPM.
Verifying the running sample in Process Designer
Process Center has included a sample named "Hiring Sample". It is an executable running with Process Designer. Follow the instructions in Hiring Sample Tutorial for IBM Process Designer to open the sample and play back the process. You can also use it to verify the whole runtime environment. Make sure you have given users access to the Hiring Sample process application because it is required for the tutorial.
In this article, you learned how to set up a typical Business Process Manager environment for first time users. You also learned how to install the runtime servers, including Process Center and Process Server. The article also covered setting up specific database requirements for DB2, Oracle, or SQL Server. With this information, you can easily set up the typical Business Process Managerenvironment for first time users, solve issues during the setup, and verify your environment.
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Great Cagcast as always. I completely agree with CheapyD on the whole Mass Effect "controversy", it's sad when a "news station" can make up their own story and use "experts" that have never played or even heard of the game until the day of the show.
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I really dont see what the big deal is with this video, maybe its just me but what they said didnt seem that bad...maybe my expectations were to high from hearing wombat and cheapy talk about it on the cagcast?
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I'm really hoping that the Sonic RPG is good.
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I used to do PC gaming, but it's a cost thing. As ParksCo2 said, keeping current with graphics cards alone costs a mint, and then when you need to do a complete upgrade to get the latest and greatest bus speeds, drive interfaces, etc, you're looking at $2k investment.
Or, you can spend $400-500 on a current gen console and be done with it for a few years.
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Having more consoles on the VC is both exciting and disconcerning. It's exciting for obvious reasons; more games.
However, with the Wii's memory kinda.. feh.. You really can hold just oh so much before you *HAVE* to delete or store the game(s) you no longer play. Pretty lame :(
This game looks fun, too. I never had a Master System so this is good news for me.
Feel better. I am also sick and dying at home too :( :(
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My post:
It totally broke my heart after seeing how well the CG was done back then and knowing it's now been tossed into the flame. Curse you EA!! urrg.. then again, EA did give me Burnout Paradise last week. Arrrrgg.. can't they at least build the Marvel game by using the same city and sell it for $20 or something!? I know I'd buy it! urggggggggggg....
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Prof. Layon and the Curious Village is my most anticipated… haven't played an adventure game since hotel dusk, I think the time has come.
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EA hates comic book fans, or am I just over-reacting
I don't know...I still see Marvel:UA as more of a fluke: a good comics game. Maybe canceling it isn't too bad of an idea. Trailer looked cool, though...
And God! Atlantis Attacks? Wash that down with some Evolutionary War (and that crossed over into Alf!) and it'd be hard to make a game worse than that.
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Posted 29 January 2008 - 03:54 AM
Here's what I posted on the PC Games Going Extinct post:
I think a lot of the problem with PC games is that they require such beefy machines to play and thus are aimed at a very narrow market. Games like Crysis and UT3 sold poorly (by console game standards at least) because those with the rigs to play them are few and far between.
Thanks Wombat!
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I can see this to an extent. A lot of people are tired of upgrading their video cards to play the newest games with adequate FPS.
But then you look at a game like WoW, and see that its subs have just reached over 10 million, and you think the PC gamer pop. isn't dying anytime soon.
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Getting harder and harder to resist getting another DS. I'm just trying to hold out for the next upgrade. It's coming soon I think.
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As many have already pointed out correctly, I think PC gamers have shift their focus to MMO look at the success of WoW. Also the problem of privacy definitely have something to do with poor sale of non-subscription based PC games.
Privacy is also a problem with console but your average consumer is much less technically advance than your average PC users. However, if console privacy can be easily done, console games sale will suffer also. Just look at the disparity of PSP systems vs. games sale numbers.
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To be honest aside from XML/M:UA has there been any game to even come close to the greatness that was the comic game masterpiece of Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction.
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What Marvel really needs to do is get this game franchise back into the hands of a fighting game developer. I'm sure most of us would love a return to Capcom, but even someone like Namco-Bandai would be a big step in the right direction.
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Posted 29 January 2008 - 05:13 PM
I think part of the problem is that years ago the PC platform was vastly superior(in terms of raw power) to the consoles but this is not really the case anymore.
I also think that a lot of people such as myself are tired of sitting at the computer all day long and so when relaxing they want to play on the couch with a nice TV.
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