SOA Middleware

Service-oriented architecture (SOA) middleware facilitates communication between disparate applications and systems based on the exchange of XML messages. With SOA middleware, IT professionals can accelerate business integration and use standards-based Web services to form new and innovative business solutions that meet their changing business needs quickly. Get Started.

SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (SAP PI) is SAP's implementation of SOA middleware. Learn more about SAP NetWeaver PI 7.1. SAP enhancement package 1 (EHP 1) for SAP NetWeaver PI 7.1 is currently in ramp-up. For more information, see EHP 1 for SAP NetWeaver PI 7.1.

SOAP adapter and XI protocol

Setting Up Communication Based on the XI Protocol With the SOAP Adapter

As of SAP enhancement package 1 (EHP 1) for SAP NetWeaver PI 7.1, the SOAP adapter also supports the usage of the XI 3.0 protocol. Read this blog by SAP NetWeaver Consultant Makoto Sugishita to learn more.

Scaling Up SAP NetWeaver PI (PDF 325 KB)

This how-to guide shows how to scale up SAP NetWeaver PI. The guide explains the most important configuration steps, like, for example load balancing configuration.

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