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manages and that other resources have to use. A file system target points to a
folder where, for example, WebSphere Data Interchange has to deliver an
outbound document. An HTTP target points to a URL to which the business
partner has to post their documents.
Gateways
A gateway is a resource that is used by WebSphere BI Connect to deliver
documents to an existing resource. For example, when sending a document to
your partner, your own WebSphere BI Connect server needs a gateway that
points to the URL that is configured on your partner’s server. Thus, a gateway
may point to a remote target. That is a target on the WebSphere BI Connect
server of your partner. A gateway can also point to a resourc ...