.Net Compute Node in IBM App Connect
Here in this blog, we are going to learn about .Net compute Node in IBM App Connect.
IBM App Connect provides the .NET Compute node for constructing output messages and interacting with Microsoft .NET Framework or Component Object Model (COM) applications. This node, located in the Transformation drawer of the palette, allows users to modify input messages and create output messages using Common Language Runtime (CLR) compliant languages such as C#, Visual Basic (VB), F#, and C++/CLI.
Tasks that can be accomplished using the .NET Compute node include building messages, interacting with .NET or COM applications, transforming messages between formats, copying messages between parsers, and using .NET languages to examine and modify incoming messages. It provides flexibility in determining output based on message content, similar to a Filter node but using .NET languages instead of ESQL.
The .NET Compute node in IBM App Connect Enterprise facilitates seamless CRUD operations and database interactions, enhancing data management and security through encryption processes, making it a versatile tool for efficient message flow integration and manipulation in Windows environments.
Configurations:
- Create a flow in the IBM App Connect Enterprise Toolkit with a .NET Compute node.
- Open Visual Studio to create a new IBM Integration Project.
- Write .NET code for CRUD operations or Encryption/Decryption based on the generated template.
- Generate the essential .dll file by building the project.
- Configure .NET Compute Node properties in the IBM App Connect Toolkit.
- Send a request for the desired operation to perform and receive the response in App Connect.
Note: The .NET Compute node is compatible only with Windows, and deployment to non-Windows integration servers will result in errors. Ensure that the integration server is running on Windows before deploying the message flow. Additionally, .NET configuration files supported in the IBM App Connect Enterprise Toolkit can be used with the .NET Compute node.
This integration facilitates seamless communication between IBM App Connect and .NET applications, providing a powerful platform for message processing and manipulation.