Java™ Connector Architecture: Building Custom Connectors and Adapters

Strategy and Planning Pitfalls

Decisions made during the early stage of adapter projects have a lasting impact on the overall E-Business integration objectives. Choosing a strategic direction in terms of selecting adapter vendors, integration infrastructure, and so on is complex and hard. Avoiding the following specific mistakes during this critical planning phase will ensure greater flexibility in delivering the required integration solution.

Assuming All Adapters Are Available as Prebuilt Components

This is a very common perception among those who are newly exposed to the adapter technologies. Although quite a few companies have built a whole list of adapters for off-the-shelf packages and middleware, the list is not complete by any stretch ...