Difference between revisions of "ESIP Exchange Glossary"
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# An exchange is an integration site that helps coordinate and/or recompose elements from several existing systems for use by specific stakeholders. | # An exchange is an integration site that helps coordinate and/or recompose elements from several existing systems for use by specific stakeholders. | ||
| − | # An exchange supports exchange of elements between independent systems. The technology involved may range from a simple list of static access points to more integrated RSS, JSR-168, and SOA component-based systems. | + | # An exchange supports exchange of elements between independent systems. The technology involved may range from a simple list of static access points to more integrated RSS, JSR-168, and/or SOA component-based systems. |
# Advanced exchanges introduce market forces to help users in specific contexts recognize and compare value, as in a stock or commodity exchange. | # Advanced exchanges introduce market forces to help users in specific contexts recognize and compare value, as in a stock or commodity exchange. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:31, January 23, 2006
- Exchange
- An exchange is an integration site that helps coordinate and/or recompose elements from several existing systems for use by specific stakeholders.
- An exchange supports exchange of elements between independent systems. The technology involved may range from a simple list of static access points to more integrated RSS, JSR-168, and/or SOA component-based systems.
- Advanced exchanges introduce market forces to help users in specific contexts recognize and compare value, as in a stock or commodity exchange.
- Portal
- A portal is an access point for multiple independent systems (like a gateway or clearinghouse).
- A portal is an aggregator for portlets (likely using JSR-168 standards)
- A portal is a launch site or transition point to transport a user and ease movement between knowledge environments (as movement between K-12, undergraduate, and graduate education environments).
