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Cover designed by: Mr.Medel Valencia MODULE 5 System Integration and Architecture SIA311 ACADEMIC YEAR 2024-2025 Source: https://www.mariomayhem.com/fun/smb_level_editor/ Prepared by: Ms. Pahutan,Ms. Reyes,Mr. Villaluz and Mr.Agoncillo Course Instructors MODULE FOR SIA311 – SYSTEM INTEGRATION AND ARCHITECTURE 1 Credits: 3 Units Pre-Requisite: None Lesson Title: MODULE 5: Designing System Integration Solutions and Enterprise Integration Patterns Topics: Integration Solutions Integration Patterns Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and Integration Frameworks At the end of the module, the learners will be able to: 1. Define different types of integration solutions, such as point-to-point, hub-and-spoke, API-based, and cloud integration, and explain their relevance in system architecture. 2. Analyze and apply various enterprise integration patterns, including messaging patterns, message construction patterns, and system management patterns, to real-world scenarios. 3. Design integration architectures using tools like Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and integration frameworks, focusing on efficient communication and resource optimization.  4. Explore and demonstrate the use of middleware platforms, API gateways, and data integration tools to create scalable integration solutions. 5. Assess the performance, security, and scalability of integration solutions and propose optimization strategies for enhanced system efficiency. Designing System Integration Solutions and Enterprise Integration Patterns refers to the process of creating frameworks, architectures, and patterns that enable multiple systems, applications, or services within an organization to work together efficiently and effectively. 1. Integration Solutions Integration solutions are designed to ensure seamless communication and functionality across different systems, applications, and platforms in an enterprise. Here are key elements to consider: a. Types of Integration Point-to-Point Integration: Direct communication between two systems. Simple but not scalable for complex environments. Hub-and-Spoke Integration: A centralized system (hub) manages communication among connected systems (spokes). Easier to scale than point-to-point. Enterprise Service Bus (ESB): A middleware approach where an ESB facilitates communication and message transformation. API-Based Integration: Systems communicate via APIs, often REST or GraphQL. Cloud Integration: Combines on-premises and cloud-based systems using iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service). b. Key Technologies Middleware Platforms: E.g., MuleSoft, Apache Camel, WSO2. API Gateways: Tools like Kong, AWS API Gateway, or Azure API Management. Message Brokers: Tools like RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, or ActiveMQ for asynchronous communication. Data Integration Tools: Talend, Informatica, or Fivetran for ETL/ELT processes. 2|Page 2. Integration Patterns Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIP) are reusable solutions for common integration problems. These patterns are well-documented in the book Enterprise Integration Patterns by Gregor Hohpe and Bobby Woolf. Below are the core categories and examples: a. Messaging Patterns Message Channel: A virtual pipe where messages flow between systems. Message Router: Directs messages based on rules (e.g., Content-Based Router). Message Translator: Converts messages to a format that the target system understands. b. Message Construction Patterns Command Message: Encodes a request for an action. Document Message: Encodes a data record or structure. Event Message: Indicates a significant state change. c. Message Routing Patterns Content-Based Routing: Routes messages based on their content. Recipient List: Sends messages to multiple systems or endpoints. Splitter: Splits a single message into multiple smaller messages. d. Message Transformation Patterns Envelope Wrapper: Adds metadata to the message. Message Filter: Removes unneeded data from messages.  Aggregator: Combines multiple messages into one. e. System Management Patterns Message Store: Logs all messages for auditing or recovery. Control Bus: Allows monitoring and managing system components. Detour: Temporarily bypasses parts of the integration flow. f. Orchestration and Choreography Orchestration: A central controller governs the sequence of interactions between systems. Choreography: Systems interact in a decentralized, event-driven manner. Design Process for System Integration 1. Requirement Analysis: Identify integration goals and constraints. 2. System Assessment: Evaluate existing systems and their capabilities. 3. Pattern Selection: Choose appropriate integration patterns based on requirements. 4. Tool Selection: Pick middleware, message brokers, or APIs. 5. Implementation: Build and deploy the integration solution. 6. Testing and Validation: Ensure data integrity, security, and performance. 7. Monitoring and Maintenance: Use tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk for monitoring. Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and Integration Frameworks The enterprise service bus (ESB) refers to what exactly. A software platform known as an enterprise service bus, or ESB, is utilized in the process of distributing work across connected application components. Applications are given the opportunity to connect to the enterprise service bus (ESB) and subscribe to messages based on simple structural and business policy principles thanks to the architecture of this system, which is intended to provide a uniform method of moving work. As a result of this, it is a tool that may be utilized in distributed computing as well as component integration. The most helpful approach to think about this tool is to imagine it as a collection of switches.hese switches can guide a message down a particular path between application components based on the contents of the message as well as the policies that have been put into place for the business. There has been a lot of discussion regarding the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) as a method to successfully design and manage SOAP-based systems, such as conventional service-oriented architecture. However, 3|Page enterprise service buses (ESBs) represent a very different workflow model than the more detached approach that is typically associated with microservices. An ESB, as opposed to microservices or other similar techniques that act as middlemen for API connections between components, is at the core of application process. It essentially functions as a message queue that manages the flow of information between different parts of the program. An enterprise service bus (ESB) does not mandate the location of components that use the bus or the programming languages that must be used, nor does it impose any particular constraints on those languages. Instead, it serves the purpose of unifying the numerous communication channels through which application components can send or receive information to other application elements. Enterprise Service Bus, also known as ESB, is a piece of infrastructure software that offers a software architecture construct for the purpose of delivering fundamental services to complicated infrastructures. Enterprise Application Integration, also known as EAI, is a framework for integration that may be utilized in the process of integrating a collection of computer systems. ESB is a technology that makes EAI possible. Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) is a wide notion that covers patterns of integration. The Advantages Of Using A Company-Wide Service Bus Because it has control over the flow of work, an ESB makes it simple to modify existing application components and to introduce new ones. It is also a useful location for enforcing compliance and security standards, logging normal or abnormal situations, and even managing transaction performance monitoring. Last but not least, an ESB can provide load balancing, which means that the performance of a component can be improved by instantiating several copies of the component, as well as failover support in the event that a component or resource fails. Problems That Can Arise With A Corporate Service Bus The absence of a universally acknowledged standard for the capabilities or actions of ESBs is a problem that frequently arises in connection with this idea. Even though the fundamental purpose of an ESB is to serve as a message bus that directs messages between applications or components based on a policy language, the phrase is often used to refer to anything that supports workflow in some way. This is despite the fact that the major function of an ESB is to serve as a message bus. For instance, the application technology provider Oracle has traditionally grouped numerous different kinds of middleware solutions into the ESB category. However, such tools may contain any number of different application management capabilities. Just what is the ESB? ESB stands for enterprise service bus and is a piece of infrastructure software that delivers a software architectural construct for the purpose of delivering fundamental services to complicated infrastructures. On the other hand, there is a substantial amount of debate on whether or not ESB should be referred to as an architectural style, a software product, or even a series of products. It does this by utilizing an engine for communications that is event driven and standards based. This engine is known as the service bus. A layer of abstraction is provided on top of this messaging engine in order to make it possible for architects to take advantage of the services provided by the bus without their having to write any actual code. In most cases, ESB is implemented by means of middleware infrastructures that adhere to standards. What exactly differentiates ESB and EAI from one another? There are a number of significant distinctions between ESB and EAI. The company Service Bus, or ESB, is a piece of infrastructure software that helps developers build services and interact across services using appropriate application programming interfaces (APIs), whereas the Enterprise Application Integration or EAI is used to integrate computer applications throughout a company. In other words, the ESB operates as a broker between seriough as the EAI model of integration is a hub-and-spoke architecture. Although 4|Page EAI is a notion that may be used to describe all different kinds of integration patterns, an ESB is just one example of a technology that can make EAI possible. To put it another way, EAI is an overarching concept, and ESB is an implementation of that concept. ESB functionalities and benefits Enterprise service buses (ESBs) provide a variety of features and benefits, all of which help to the rapid and successful integration of enterprises. The following is an outline of feature of ESB, applications with the benefits along with the benefits that are connected with them, as well as pertinent applications and examples : 1. Message Routing and Mediation Functionality: ESBs offer advanced message routing capabilities, which permit messages to be delivered to the right destinations depending on established rules or conditions. These capabilities enable ESBs to fulfill their purpose as enterprise service buses. In addition to this, they execute message mediation, which entails translating communications between various data types or protocols. Benefits: ESBs make it possible to route messages in a flexible and dynamic manner, which improves the scalability and agility of the integration process. Interoperability between diverse systems can be ensured by using message mediation, which paves the way for seamless communication. Example: An enterprise service bus (ESB) can help a healthcare company change patient data as it travels from several locations (such hospitals, clinics, and laboratories) to a centralized electronic health record (EHR) system. This routing and transformation of data can be accomplished with the use of an ESB. 2. Service Orchestration and Choreography Functionality: ESBs facilitate the orchestration and choreography of service delivery, making it possible to compose and coordinate the delivery of different services in order to carry out complicated business processes. Benefits: ESBs make it possible to automate and manage end-to-end business operations, which in turn increases productivity and decreases the amount of manual labor required. They make it possible for companies to easily adjust or extend process flows in response to shifting business requirements. Example: An ESB can be used by an e-commerce company to orchestrate services for order processing, inventory management, and payment processing, which will ensure that orders are fulfilled without any interruptions. 3. Protocol and Format Conversion Functionality: ESBs are responsible for handling protocol and format conversions between multiple systems, making it possible for systems with diverse data formats or protocols to communicate with one another. Benefits: Interoperability between otherwise incompatible systems can be enabled by using an ESB, which eliminates the requirement for bespoke integrations. They offer a centralized platform for handling protocol and format conversions, which simplifies the complexity associated with integration. Example: An ESB allows a financial institution to convert communications between SWIFT and proprietary formats, which enables the institution to communicate with partner institutions in a manner that is both secure and standardized. 4. Error Handling and Monitoring Functionality: ESBs offer error handling and monitoring capabilities, which make it possible to detect, log, and handle mistakes and exceptions that take place throughout the integration process. Benefits: ESBs make it easier to pinpoint and solve integration problems in a timely manner, which helps 5|Page to reduce downtime and ensures reliable operations. They provide visibility into integration problems, which makes effective troubleshooting and optimization much easier. Example: An ESB can be utilized by an airline firm to monitor and manage problems that occur during the aircraft reservation and ticketing processes. This helps to ensure that customers have positive experiences and that issues are resolved in a timely manner. 5. Security and Governance Functionality: Message-level encryption, authentication, and permission are some of the security features that enterprise service bus provide to enable safe communication and the protection of sensitive data They provide governance tools that assist the management of policies, access control, and audits. Benefits: ESBs improve the security of integrated systems and the data they contain, thereby lowering the risks that are connected with illegal access or data breaches. They make it possible for enterprises to implement consistent security standards and regulatory compliance across all integration processes. Example: When a government agency needs to share sensitive information about its constituents with other departments or agencies, it can employ an enterprise service bus (ESB) to impose stringent access restrictions and encryption standards. ESB architecture and components The architecture of an Enterprise Service Bus, often known as an ESB, typically comprises of a number of different components that collaborate with one another to make it easier for various systems and applications to integrate with one another and communicate with one another. The following is an overview of the common components found in an ESB architecture, along with examples and applications that are relevant to those components: 1. Message Brokers Component: Message brokers are intermediaries that are in charge of receiving, storing, and transmitting communications between various computer systems. Within the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), they serve as the primary node for the routing and delivery of messages. Application: An enterprise service bus (ESB) is equipped with a message broker that is able to receive messages from a variety of sources, such as applications, databases, or external systems, and then route those messages to the proper destinations depending on established rules or circumstances. 2. Message Transformers Component: Message transformers provide data transformations across distinct message formats or data types. They ensure that diverse computer systems, even if they employ different data representations or protocols, can work together seamlessly. Application: Message transformers in an ESB have the ability to execute schema mappings in order to align data structures between different systems, as well as convert messages from one format (such as XML) to another format (such as JSON). 3.Message Routing and Mediation Component: Within the ESB, the task of delivering and routing messages is taken care of by message routers. They make use of predetermined rules or policies in order to determine where incoming communications are to be sent. Application: Message routers in an ESB are able to route messages to the right endpoints or services according to criteria such as the content of the message, the source of the message, or particular business rules. 6|Page 4. Service Adapters Component: By supplying the ESB with standardized interfaces and protocols, service adapters make it possible for the enterprise service bus to engage with a variety of systems and applications. Application: An ESB's service adapters have the ability to establish connections to a wide variety of backend systems, such as databases, legacy applications, or web services, and to expose the functionality of those backend systems as services to other components of the ESB. 5. Message Queues Component: A tool for facilitating asynchronous communication between different systems is provided by message queues. They will keep the messages in their memory until the receiving system is ready to process them. Application: Message queues can be used in an ESB to decouple the sending systems from the receiving systems, which not only ensures the delivery of messages in a reliable manner but also enables load balancing and fault tolerance. 6. Data Transformation Engines Component: Data transformation engines are responsible for performing intricate data transformations as well as mappings between various data structures or schemas. Application: An ESB is equipped with data transformation engines that are capable of handling complex data mapping requirements, such as combining data from numerous sources, carrying out calculations, or applying business rules. 7. Monitoring and Management Tools Component: Tools for monitoring and management provide visibility into the performance, health, and activity of the enterprise service bus (ESB). They provide administrators the ability to monitor message flows, keep tabs on system use, manage configuration and deployment, and so on. Application: An ESB's monitoring and management tools give administrators the ability to control the overall health and performance of the ESB, as well as monitor message throughput, identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot integration difficulties, and manage message queues. These components constitute the basis of an ESB architecture and collaborate with one another to facilitate the integration and communication of disparate computer systems and software programs in a seamless manner. The precise implementation and configuration of these components could seem different depending on the ESB vendor or framework that is being utilized. Integration frameworks (Apache Camel, Spring Integration) Integration frameworks give developers access to strong tools and abstractions, allowing them to construct integration solutions that are both scalable and robust. Examples of integration frameworks are Apache Camel and Spring Integration. The following is an overview of these integration frameworks, along with examples of their applications and uses: 1. Apache Camel Lecture: Introduction to Apache Camel 7|Page o Apache Camel is an open-source integration framework that is introduced here. It is based on the Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIP), It discusses the fundamental ideas, structures, and functions that are integral to Apache Camel. Application: Message Routing and Transformation o Apache Camel is frequently utilized in various enterprise integration scenarios for the purpose of message routing and transformation. It offers a comprehensive selection of components and connectors, allowing for interaction with a wide variety of systems and protocols. Example: You are able to construct a system with Apache Camel that retrieves messages from a JMS queue, modifies the message content using transformations, and then transmits the message to a RESTful web service. 2. Spring Integration Lecture: Overview of Spring Integration Spring Integration is a lightweight integration framework that was built on top of the Spring framework. This article delves into the fundamental ideas, building blocks, and advantages of Spring Integration. Application: Event-Driven Architectures Implementing event-driven architectures, in which individual components of the design communicate asynchronously through the use of events, is a task that lends itself particularly well to Spring Integration's capabilities. Abstractions for event handling, message channels, and integration flows are provided by it. Example: An event-driven communication pattern can be implemented in a system that is built on microservices with the help of Spring Integration. This pattern requires that services publish events to a message channel, and then other services subscribe to those events in order to perform the necessary actions. 3. Apache Camel and Spring Integration Lecture: Apache Camel vs. Spring Integration o In this presentation, a comparison is made between Apache Camel and Spring Integration, with an emphasis оп the corresponding advantages and disadvantages of each. It highlights both the benefits of each framework as well as the drawbacks of using them. Application: Hybrid Integration Solutions o In a hybrid integration scenario, in which multiple integration patterns and technologies are utilized concurrently, Apache Camel and Spring Integration can be used in conjunction with one another. You are able to take use of the benefits offered by each framework in accordance with the particular integration needs. Example: You can use Apache Camel for complicated data transformations and protocol conversions, and Spring interaction for event-driven communication and interaction with Spring-based applications. Both of these tools are available for use. These integration frameworks give developers access to a comprehensive collection of tools, abstractions, and patterns that can be used to solve a variety of integration problems. Developers have the ability to construct integration solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and adaptable by combining Apache Camel and Spring Integration. These solutions integrate disparate systems, manage complicated data transformations, and support a variety of integration patterns. 8|Page ESB deployment and management When it comes to ensuring that an Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) infrastructure runs well and can be easily scaled, ESB deployment and administration are two crucial things to keep in mind. ESB implementation and management are discussed in this article, along with pertinent courses, applications, and examples: 1. ESB Deployment Strategies Lecture: ESB Deployment Best Practices o In this lecture, we will discuss the best procedures for deploying an ESB, including important  considerations for scalability, network setup, and hardware infrastructure. Additionally, deployment patterns like standalone, clustered, and cloud-based installations are covered in this article. Application: High Availability and Load Balancing High availability and scalability can both be ensured by deploying an ESB in a configuration that is either clustered or load balanced. Multiple instances of the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) are installed on various servers or containers, which enables load balancing and provides fault tolerance. 2. ESB Configuration and Management Lecture: ESB Configuration and Administration o Managing connectors, defining message routes, selecting security settings, and monitoring the ESB's health and performance are some of the topics that will be covered in this presentation that focuses on the configuration and administration of an ESB. Application: Centralized Management Console o The majority of enterprise service buses (ESBs) come equipped with a centralized management console or graphical user interface (GUI) for configuring and administering the enterprise service bus's components, connectors, and integration flows. Administrators can utilize the console to monitor message flows, make changes to the runtime settings, see logs and statistics, and do other administrative tasks. 3. ESB Monitoring and Alerting Lecture: ESB Monitoring and Alerting o Several methods for monitoring an ESB infrastructure are covered in this lecture. These methods include monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), establishing alerts and notifications, and utilizing monitoring tools and dashboards for real-time visibility. Application: Real-time Monitoring and Analytics. o Integration with monitoring tools and analytics platforms allows enterprise service bus (ESB) systems to gather and study data like message speed, delays, errors, and resource use. This helps find problems, spot unusual patterns, and take steps to prevent issues. 4. ESB Security and Access Control Lecture: ESB Security and Governance o Authentication, authorization, message encryption, and secure communication protocols are some of the topics that will be discussed in this presentation on the subject of enterprise service bus (USB) security. In addition to this, it examines the governance methods that can be used to manage access control regulations and auditing. 9|Page Application: Role-Based Access Control o ESBs typically offer support for role-based access control, also known as RBAC. This type of access management allows various individuals or groups to be assigned unique privileges and permissions according to the roles they play in the system. RBAC ensures that only users with the appropriate permissions can gain access to the ESB's components and configuration and administer it. 5. ESB Performance Optimization  Lecture: ESB Performance Optimization Techniques o In this lecture, we will discuss various methods that may be used to improve the efficiency of an ESB. Some of these methods include optimizations for message routing and transformation, caching connection pooling, and resource tuning. Application: Caching and Connection Pooling o ESBs can contain caching mechanisms to save data that is accessed frequently, hence eliminating the need for costly calculations or queries to a database. The ESB is able to reuse and manage connections to backend systems thanks to connection pooling, which results in improved speed and a reduction in overhead. The deployment and maintenance of an ESB infrastructure are discussed in these lectures and applications, which provide insights into such topics. An enterprise service bus (ESB) can be efficiently deployed and managed by an organization to provide seamless integration and communication across their systems and applications if the business follows best practices, configures suitable monitoring and security measures, and optimizes performance. Reference List: Dr. Renato A. Villegas(2024)System Integration and Architecture1 Trowbridge, D., & Cramer, J. (2011). Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) For Dummies. Wiley. 10 | P a g e