There are three different types of workflows: batch, real-time and tasks. Each have a slightly different execution behavior, but their modeling and configuration structure is the same.
Batch Workflow
Batch workflows are used to collect process and distribute file-based data, also referred to as an offline model. These workflows can be configured for multi-threaded execution, enforcing a first-in-first-out processing order, and a strict transaction boundary based on each batch processed. Batch workflows are transaction safe as data processing can be rolled back and reprocessed if required.
Batch workflow example
Real-Time Workflow
Real-time workflows enable online processing of requests/answers with other systems. These workflows enable execution of large numbers of independent execution paths simultaneously using a multi-threading execution model.
Real-time workflow example
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Task workflows are used to execute common activities such as cleanup or maintenance tasks. A number of System Tasks are pre-configured in MediationZone and can be complemented with any user-defined activity. Shell scripts and SQL scripts can be scheduled and executed through Task Workflows, using one of the following agents:
SQL Agent – Takes a database profile and an SQL statement to be executed as parameters
Script – Takes the name of the shell script and optional parameters to be passed as input to the script
Executing an SQL script using an SQL agent or Script agent in a Task workflow
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