What is WSO2 Enterprise Service Bus?
The WSO2 integration runtime engine plays a crucial role in your organizationās system architecture by offering a diverse range of functionalities. It acts as both an Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and a microservices integrator, fulfilling various integration needs. When deployed as an ESB, it meets your demands for message routing, transformation, mediation, orchestration, and the hosting of services and APIs. The engine utilizes several routing methods, such as header-based, content-based, rule-based, and priority-based routing strategies. Additionally, it proficiently implements Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIPs) and features robust capabilities for integrating with databases and event streams. You can alter messages with tools like XSLT 1.0/2.0, XPath, XQuery, and Smooks, supplemented by visual data mapping tools and connectors for converting formats like CSV, JSON, and XML. Widely compatible with various data sources, the engine supports any relational database management system (RDBMS), along with formats such as CSV, Excel, ODS, Cassandra, and Google spreadsheets. It also supports the OData v4 protocol, making it ideal for use with multiple RDBMS and Cassandra data sources. Its database compatibility covers a broad spectrum, including MSSQL, DB2, Oracle, OpenEdge, TerraData, MySQL, PostgreSQL/EnterpriseDB, H2, Derby, and any database utilizing a JDBC driver, facilitating seamless nested queries across diverse data sources. This comprehensive compatibility and functionality ultimately empower organizations to enhance their integration workflows, driving efficiency and effectiveness in their operations.