Why Data Replication Should Not Be Done Using ESB-Based Integration Tools

This is one of the common questions we get when prospects come looking for data replication tools. It's more a question of Integration design patterns than of product implements.

Let's get started with what an ESB is - Enterprise Service Bus. This is an integration design pattern where messages are passed so that one or more Message Listeners can listen and consume the message - store and forward. These messages—like, say, emails—have a header (from and to), a payload (the message), and perhaps attachments. Based on the ESB, there might be some limitation on payload and attachments sizes.

What Is CRON and How Can It Help Schedule Cloud Workflow Jobs?

Introduction

Cloud Workflow presents a scheduler that allows you to automate the execution of a task over time. The corresponding schedule can be defined via a menu, where the user selects the necessary time expression or via a CRON expression.

This article explains what a CRON expression is and how to create a valid one for Cloud Workflow.