WSO2 Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)

The WSO2 Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) is the main integration mechanism in the WSO2 Enterprise Integrator system. Developed in Java, this enterprise service bus enables developers to integrate services and applications. 

Main features of WSO2 ESB

1. Connect and reuse IT assets. The WSO2 ESB supports various technologies, including web services, microservices, HTTP, JMS, JDBC, etc. This allows you to connect and reuse systems already implemented in the company and quickly create additional services.
2. Enterprise integration templates. WSO2 ESB has a set of templates for enterprise integration: service chain, storage, and forwarding. They help you combine multiple services and create more complex integration scenarios.
3. Flexible deployment options. The WSO2 ESB can be deployed on-premises, in any cloud infrastructure, in private clouds, and using container systems. In addition, ESB is available in the public cloud as a service, which provides developers with convenient options for working in different environments.
4. Monitoring and analytics. Built-in monitoring and analytics capabilities allow for real-time and batch analysis. This provides detailed tracking of system health and performance of solutions developed based on WSO2 ESB.

Features of WSO2 ESB implementation

1. Service mediation. WSO2 ESB helps to separate the problems associated with the development of business logic and messaging. It allows you to:

• Separate the problems associated with developing business logic and messaging.
• Offload business logic from service quality aspects such as security, reliability, caching

2. Message routing. Routing, filtering, enrichment, and sequencing of messages can be performed both with and without content. This is provided by routing rules, which makes WSO2 ESB a powerful tool for managing data flow.

3. Data conversion. WSO2 ESB allows you to convert data in various formats and media types. This is important to ensure interoperability between different services and applications.

4. Data transport. WSO2 ESB supports various transport protocols, including HTTP, HTTPS, JMS, and VFS. This allows for flexible data transport, taking into account the characteristics of storage and data destination.

5. Hosting services. The WSO2 ESB can be used to host services, although this can be an anti-pattern when considering a multi-tier deployment to separate the challenges between mediation and hosting.

Choosing an ESB for integration projects

The WSO2 ESB becomes an essential component in scenarios where you need to integrate three or more services, support multiple message formats, connect to different communication protocols, modify messages in transit, and present the application as services or APIs.

Features of WSO2 ESB 5.0

WSO2 ESB 5.0 adds analytics to gain a deeper understanding of system performance, extends support for data protocols and switches, and introduces data display and message mediation tools.

• ESB analytics

WSO2 ESB 5.0 includes analytics to help enterprises better understand the processes running in WSO2 ESB and make more informed decisions. This allows you to track message payloads and identify performance bottlenecks.

• Extended protocol and connector support

Version 5.0 supports nearly 20 of the most widely used communication protocols in the industry, including JMS 2.0 and WebSockets. In addition, the WSO2 ESB works with a large number of third-party connectors.

• Visual data display and debugging

WSO2 ESB 5.0 introduces a data mapping tool that visually transforms input data into output, making it easier for developers to convert and transform data from one format to another, and saving time when mapping different data formats used in different systems.

WSO2 ESB is a powerful and flexible tool for integrating services and applications. Its capabilities, including support for various transport protocols, data conversion, powerful message routing, and other features, make it an ideal choice for modern integration projects. Open licensing and active product development ensure that WSO2 ESB will remain a relevant tool for enterprises seeking integration solutions.

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