Intersystem Communication

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What is the purpose of middleware in integrative programming?

The purpose of middleware is to connect two or more applications in integrative programming.

How can middleware be classified based on domains?

Middleware can be classified into categories such as cloud integration, B2B integration, application integration (A2A), and data integration.

What is cloud integration middleware used for?

Cloud integration middleware is used to integrate and communicate between cloud services, cloud-based applications, private clouds, trade hubs, and other cloud resources.

What is B2B integration middleware used for?

B2B integration middleware is used to integrate customer, provider, and partner interfaces with various data resources and company-managed applications. Signup and view all the answers

What is application integration (A2A) middleware used for?

Application integration (A2A) middleware is used to integrate various company-managed applications, including cloud-based and remote systems. Signup and view all the answers

What is data integration middleware used for?

Data integration middleware is used to integrate business data resources, such as databases and files, over business and operational intelligence systems. Signup and view all the answers

Why is middleware often described as plumbing?

Middleware is often described as plumbing because it links both sides of an application and transfers data between them. Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of standard middleware categories?

Enterprise service buses (ESBs), Transaction processing (TP) monitors, Distributed computing environment (DCE), Remote procedure call (RPC) systems, Object request brokers (ORBs), Message passing, Database access systems Signup and view all the answers

Why do organizations use middleware?

Organizations use middleware to avoid point-to-point integrations, to improve security and governance, and to facilitate communication and data exchange between different applications and systems Signup and view all the answers

What are some issues with point-to-point integrations?

Point-to-point integrations require significant time investment from developers, over-rely on select developers, hinder implementation of new integrations, and exceed native integrations' capabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of middleware in web services?

Middleware acts as an intermediary to facilitate communication and exchange of data between different applications and systems in web services Signup and view all the answers

What is REST in the context of web services?

REST (Representational State Transfer) is a type of web service that uses HTTP requests to GET, PUT, POST, and DELETE data Signup and view all the answers

What is SOAP?

SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) is a protocol for exchanging structured information in the implementation of web services Signup and view all the answers

What is the OSI Model?

The OSI Model (Open Systems Interconnection) is a conceptual framework used to describe the functions of a networking system and support interoperability between different products and software Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the transport layer in the OSI Model?

The transport layer manages the delivery and error checking of data packets, regulating the size, sequencing, and transfer of data between systems and hosts Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the network layer in the OSI model?

The network layer is responsible for receiving frames from the data link layer and delivering them to their intended destinations based on the addresses contained inside the frame. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the data link layer?

The data link layer is responsible for node-to-node data transfer and correcting errors that may have occurred at the physical layer. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two sublayers of the data link layer?

The two sublayers of the data link layer are media access control (MAC) and logical link control (LLC). Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the physical layer in the OSI model?

The physical layer is responsible for transmitting raw unstructured data bits across the network and includes specifications such as voltages, pin layout, cabling, and radio frequencies. Signup and view all the answers

What is TCP/IP?

TCP/IP is a suite of communication protocols used to interconnect network devices on the internet. Signup and view all the answers

What is a socket in socket programming?

A socket is one endpoint of a two-way communication link between two programs running on the network. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of sockets?

The two types of sockets are datagram sockets and stream sockets. Signup and view all the answers

What is a datagram socket?

A datagram socket is a connectionless socket used for sending and receiving packets individually addressed and routed, without guarantee of order or reliability. Signup and view all the answers

What is a stream socket?

A stream socket is a connection-oriented socket that provides a sequenced and unique flow of data without record boundaries, using mechanisms for creating and destroying connections and detecting errors. Signup and view all the answers