Chapter 2. Configuring Mule

In this chapter

  • Configuring Mule with XML files
  • Elements of a configuration file
  • Configuration files organization strategies

In this chapter, you’ll learn the fundamental principles of a Mule configuration file. Said differently, this chapter will give you the grammar of the configuration file, while the upcoming chapters will help you build your vocabulary. When you’re done reading it, you’ll be able to create new configuration files and set up the scene for your own services, which you’ll learn to create in the coming chapters.

In essence, configuring Mule consists of defining the services you want to be active in a particular instance of the ESB. As seen in the previous chapter, these services are composed ...

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