Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Getting Started:
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Key services of the Integration Layer

Integration needs vary from application to application. However, as shown in Table 5–1, there are a number of typical services provided by components within an Integration Layer.

Table 5–1: Integration Services
Service
Description
Delivering information
Handles the delivery of service requests, messages, documents and events from a source location to a destination location. This includes the reliable receipt and transmission of information.
Translating information
Provides translation as needed to ensure information is in a standardized form. Data and messages are transformed to other formats in order to meet any application requirements.
Managing connections
Provides connection capabilities to external applications or data sources.
Enforcing security
Ensures that application security and authorization are enforced.


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