Integration domain level: Collection/distribution layer

The collection/distribution layer is part of the integration domain level and is responsible for collecting and distributing information. It is completely separate from the main part of the integration domain (mediation). The building blocks in this layer connect the mediation layer above with the communication layer below. The layer is responsible for encapsulating external protocols and their technical details from the integration application, and transforming external formats into familiar internal formats.

Responsibility

The responsibility of the collection/distribution layer is to collect and distribute information.

Concepts and methods

The basic requirements for the implementation of ...

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