SAP Exchange Infrastructure (SAP XI)
SAP Exchange Infrastructure (SAP XI) is SAP's enterprise
application integration (EAI) software, a
component of the NetWeaver product
group used to facilitate the exchange of information among a company's internal software and
systems and those of external parties. Like other NetWeaver components, SAP XI is compatible with
software products of other companies.
SAP calls XI an integration broker because it mediates between entities with varying
requirements in terms of connectivity, format, and protocols.
According to SAP, XI reduces integration costs by providing a common repository for interfaces. The
central component of SAP XI is the SAP Integration
Server, which facilitates interaction between diverse operating systems and applications across
internal and external networked computer systems.
This was last updated in September 2005
Email Alerts
Register now to receive SearchSAP.com-related news, tips and more, delivered to your inbox.
By submitting you agree to receive email from TechTarget and its partners. If you reside outside of the United States, you consent to having your personal data transferred to and processed in the United States.
Privacy
More News and Tutorials
-
In this book chapter excerpt, you'll find an introduction to the functions of SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (PI). In addition, you'll learn about the risks and controls involved in SAP NetWeaver PI's application security.
-
In this book chapter excerpt, find a walkthrough to configuring data in a NetWeaver PI RFC-to-file transfer. Read tips for monitoring the process and learn alternative ABAP mapping strategies.
-
Data integration in SAP NetWeaver PI can be a complex process. In this book chapter excerpt, you'll find out how to use ABAP programs to transfer master data via the RFC adapter to the PI system. You'll learn the basic principles of this process and read data design best practices.
-
Articles
-
Resources from around the Web