Module for ISO_8583 9.6.June 2016 | Understanding and Using webMethods ISO8583 | Installing and Using Module for ISO_8583 | Overview of webMethods Module for ISO 8583 | Architecture and Components
 
Architecture and Components
The following diagram illustrates the Module for ISO_8583 architecture and components, and the component relationships. For further explanation, see the table that follows the diagram.
Component
Description
webMethods Module for ISO_8583
webMethods Module for ISO_8583 enables your enterprise to construct, parse, and transport ISO_8583 messages. Module for ISO_8583 is installed and runs on Integration Server.
Module for ISO_8583 contains the following packages:
*WmISO8583
*WmISO8583DocTypes
For a description of the packages, see webMethods Module for ISO_8583 Packages.
webMethods Integration Server
webMethods Integration Server is the underlying foundation of the webMethods architecture. It processes requests from and relays responses to a back-end system.
Module for ISO_8583 uses the Integration Server WmART package to manage ISO_8583 connections and related services.
Module for ISO_8583 uses the Integration Server built-in infrastructure services for managing the IS documents generated from the ISO_8583 Schema definition.
The webMethods data format supported on Integration Server is based on the following elements:
*IData object. The IData object is the universal container that services use to receive input from and deliver output to other programs. It contains an ordered collection of key/value pairs on which a service operates. Each element stored in an IData object corresponds to a data type.
*An IS document type. An IS document type contains a set of fields used to define the structure and type of data in a document (IData object). You can use an IS document type to specify input or output parameters for a service or specification. You can also use an IS document type to build a document or document list field and as the blueprint for pipeline validation and document (IData object) validation.
For more information about IData objects and IS document types, see the webMethods Service Development Help.
webMethods Trading Networks
webMethods Trading Networks enables your enterprise to link with other companies (buyers, suppliers, strategic partners) and marketplaces to form a business-to-business trading network. Trading Networks enhances the functionality of Module for ISO_8583 and facilitates the exchange of ISO_8583 messages.
My webMethods Server and My webMethods
My webMethods Server is a Web-based monitoring and administration user interface for managing your webMethods components. You can use My webMethods Server (and its user interface, My webMethods) with Module for ISO_8583 to define and manage Trading Networks partner profiles, trading partner agreements (TPAs), custom attributes, and TN document types. You also use My webMethods to monitor and manage ISO_8583 message transactions.
For information about using My webMethods to manage Module for ISO_8583, see Overview.
Designer
At design time, use Designer or Developer to edit Module for ISO_8583 services and create customized solutions. It also provides tools for testing and debugging the solutions you create.