Chapter Eight. Java-Based Middleware Standards and Application Integration

What does Java have to do with application integration? The answer is, “A lot.” As we move to ward middleware standards, we find that most of them, including JMS, JDBC, and JCA, are Java based.

Java is not a “cure-all” for application integration, but there are many related standards that are applicable in more than just a few problem domains. In addition, as Java standards become more accepted, traditional application integration vendors continue to adopt Java-based middleware standards and build them into their products.

This is an important chapter, as is the chapter on JCA (Chapter 10). Once again, just the relevant information will be presented here, including what ...

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