Store data assets

In order to create a store in WebSphere Commerce you must first create the following in the database:

The following diagram illustrates the store assets in the WebSphere Commerce Server.

Store%20entity Store%20entity%20description Store%20group Store Member Store%20address High level store assets diagramD
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. Business Edition only A member must first become a member of the marketplace before becoming a user.
Store address
A store addressis 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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