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Repository Model

Do you even know how many systems integration solutions you have? With the Nodinite Repository Model, you have an Active definition of your service portfolio using Custom Metadata and can answer exactly how many systems integrations flows you have, for example:

  • Deployed in Prod, Test, ...
  • With SLA Level Gold, Silver, ...
  • Running in BizTalk 2013 R2, 2016, Mule, Logic Apps, ...
  • The ones John/Jane Doe is responsible for
  • The system owner for HR, ERP, MES, ...
  • ... You can define your attributes and twist and turn the Custom Metadata as you find fit.

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Integration Landscape
Here's an example of the Integration Landscape that you can sculpt by hand or use automation and the Web API or even better, you wrote the system integration solutions and know all the nitty-gritty details, why don't you pass that data (Context Options) along together with the Log Events?!

If everyone contributes, you and everyone else will get the most out of the Nodinite Repository.
It can start with the business having a need. Then, add piece by piece to the documentation as the implementing project makes progress and ultimately ends. The solution in production requires support and maintenance until retirement. The Nodinite Repository provides a unique way of sharing active information. Typically, it replaces your traditional static Word, Visio, Powerpoint, and Excel spreadsheet documents that get lost or are even worse, unaware the information even exists when needed the most. Our Repository is also better than having your system integration solutions documented in Wiki or Sharepoint sites due to how Nodinite at all times with just one click has the relevant information available without having to search for the data. The Nodinite Repository even provides this information in Alerts, and an example would be an email with all the attributes (Custom Metadata) provided (for example, 'SLA Level: Gold').

graph RL subgraph "Repository Information Providers" roBusinessDemands(Business/HR/Legal
Formal and informal) roPL(Project Management
ICC/Service Owner) roArch(Enterprise/Solutions
Architects) roDeveloper(Developers) roBusinessDemands ---roPL roPL ---roArch roArch ---roDeveloper roTest(Testers) roDeveloper ---roTest roITOPS(IT Operations) roTest ---roITOPS roAM(Application
Management) roITOPS --- roAM end roRepository(fa:fa-sitemap Repository) roBusinessDemands ---roRepository roPL --- roRepository roArch --- roRepository roDeveloper ---roRepository roTest ---roRepository roITOPS ---roRepository roAM ---roRepository

The Nodinite Repository allows your stakeholders and Users to gain access and insights into your valuable documentation. Sharing this information creates a foundation for genuine co-operation when and where needed. You can even visualize your documentation using both the power of graphical models and tabular formats. The plugin-based alert engine sends the repository data directly to you. Hence, there is no need to waste time asking and searching for the documentation. You can have the data instantly, which probably saves a lot of frustration, time, and money.

The documentation for System Integration solutions is provided by populating the Nodinite Repository model.

Users with appropriate read/write access manage the Repository Model content. The Nodinite administrator regulates availability for Users using Log Views and Monitor Views.

Invest your time in the Repository model, and you will be rewarded instantly with helpful information when you need it the most.

The Repository model provides:

  • Essential for support and maintenance
  • Personal independence - Sharing is caring
  • Save time by having information at your fingertips. The Repository information is one click away within:
  • Helps you document your processes using a generic model for System Integration solutions
  • Foundation for reports

The Repository model contains the following Nodinite defines artifacts:

Repository Model

The Repository Model contains the following manageable artifacts:

Core Services Web Client User Guide Add or Manage
Integrations Integrations Overview Add or manage Integration
Systems System Overview Add or manage System
Services Service Overview Add or manage Service
Endpoints Endpoints Overview Add or manage Endpoint
Message Types Message Type Overview Add or manage Message Types
Custom Fields Custom Fields Overview Add or manage Custom Field
Custom Metadata Custom Metadata Overview Add or manage Custom Metadata
Articles Articles Overview Add or manage Article
graph LR subgraph "Repository" roi(fal:fa-puzzle-piece Integration) roService(fal:fa-gear Service) roSystem(fal:fa-dice-d6 System) roTCS(fal:fa-dot-circle TransportContracts) roMessageType(fal:fa-file MessageTypes) roEndpoint(fal:fa-sign-in Endpoints) roi -.->|0..*| roService roService --> |1..1| roSystem roService -.->|0..*| roTCS roTCS -.-> |0..*| roMessageType roTCS-.-> |0..*| roEndpoint end

The graphical representation that we call Integration Landscape is based on the relationship between the different Nodinite repository artifacts

Manage Integrations

What is an Integration anyway? Find out how we at Nodinite define Integration, and learn how to get the most out of your Repository Model by continuing to read the Manage Integrations page.