5.2. Homogeneous Synchronous Drawbridges
A homogeneous synchronous drawbridge is designed to connect two fortresses, both built on similar technology bases (e.g., both .NET or both WebSphere). In contrast, heterogeneous synchronous drawbridges allow any two fortresses to work together, whether they are on similar technologies or not. Why, then, should we bother with homogeneous synchronous bridges at all?
Homogeneous synchronous bridges have two redeeming features that make them worth considering. First, homogeneous synchronous bridges are faster than heterogeneous synchronous bridges. Second, at least today, they have more built-in functionality, especially in the security area.
The reason they are faster is that they are hardwired to the underlying ...
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