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[Former Member]

Hi

which integrtion technologies were present in the SAP world before the emergence of SAP XI?

I heared about technologies like, ALE,BDC,BAPI and BC (Business Connector)..

Could you name those technologies and describe their disadvantages shortly??

what are the differncess between xi and other middlewares?

regards,

keerthi

[Former Member]

hi keerthi,

<u>Business Connector.</u>

This is XML Based communication over the internet is achieved through SAP's Business Connector. This is based one only XML/HTML internet based standards. But XI is more than a business connector, XI has capabilities to integrate not only business system but legacy also.

For more on BC : http://www.erpgenie.com/mysap/bus_connector.htm

<u>BAPI </u>

BAPI is just an interface not a middleware..

regards

Ramesh P

[Former Member]

HI Keerthi,

Refer the below thread which discuss the same:

Thnx

Chirag Gohil