IBM BJ0NJML Integration Guide - Page 20

Integration Framework Overview Integration Framework Overview Integration Framework for Data Exchange The integration framework facilitates bidirectional data exchange between the system and external applications in real time or batch mode. Through the integration framework, you can exchange data synchronously and asynchronously by using a variety of communication protocols. The integration framework also provides features that support the integration with operational management products, such as IBM® Tivoli®Provisioning Manager. You also can use a system application user interface to launch an external application user interface. Through the integration framework, you can send and receive XML messages between the system and external applications. The integration framework provides the following capabilities: T Build, transform, and customize message content T Send and receive messages using multiple protocols, including: „ Web services „ Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) „ Java Message Service (JMS) T Exchange data synchronously and asynchronously T Exchange event-based messages T Import and export messages in batch mode The following integration framework components support data integration: Component Object structures Services Channels External systems Endpoint Events Description Define message content. Receive data into the system. Send data out of the system. Define external applications and services that integrate with the system. Modes that you use to communicate with external applications. Modes include Web services, HTTP, Enterprise JavaBean™ (EJB), and flat files. The business object events that you use to initiate data exchange. Events include data import, data export, and record status changes. 6 Integration Guide