ESB

Enterprise Service Bus

ESB stands for Enterprise Service Bus and refers to a software architecture model that facilitates the integration of different applications and systems in a corporate environment. It acts as a communication layer that enables different applications to exchange data and services – regardless of their underlying technology, platform or communication protocol.

Main features of an ESB:

Advantages of using an ESB

  • Reduced complexity: Simplifies integration by acting as a central communication hub.
  • Flexibility: Supports a variety of protocols and data formats.
  • Reusability: Enables the reuse of services and components in different applications.
  • Decoupling: Allows systems to communicate without direct dependencies, making it easier to update or replace components.

Frequent use cases

  • Connection of cloud-based applications with on-premise systems.
  • Integration of ERP, CRM and other business software.
  • Enabling a service-oriented architecture (SOA) in a company.

Well-known ESB solutions

Although ESBs were once a central part of enterprise integration, modern approaches often include API gateways or event-driven architectures such as Kafka, depending on the specific needs of the organization

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