Java™ Connector Architecture: Building Custom Connectors and Adapters

Adapter Maintenance

Adapter maintenance needs to be planned just like any other software or application maintenance. Although adapters are logically part of a specific business application, they usually require additional maintenance due to the dependencies with other adapters, applications, and infrastructure. The types of changes affecting adapters include enhancements to business applications, operating system upgrades, hardware upgrades, database upgrades, and platform upgrades (such as JDK upgrades). It is important for project managers to keep track of all these parameters and plan adapter enhancements accordingly. As such, the three basic tasks of adapter maintenance include planning adapter upgrades, deploying adapter fixes, and managing ...