a framework for next generation strongenterprisestrong application.pdf

A Framework for Next Generation Enterprise Application Integration by Andrew Roszko A thesis presented to the University of Waterloo in fulfillment of the thesis requirement for the degree of Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 2004  Andrew Roszko 2004 I hereby declare that I am the sole author of this thesis. This is a true copy of the thesis, including any required final revisions, as accepted by my examiners. I understand that my thesis may be made electronically available to the public. ii Acknowledgements My sincerest thanks are extended to my supervisor, Dr. Kostas Kontogiannis, not only for his encouragement, and financial support, but most of all for his genuine concern and interest on both professional and personal levels. His guidance has truly helped get the most out of this incredibly rewarding experience. I’d also like to thank the Bell ExCite group for allowing me to be part of the EBCCS project; experiencing first hand the integration problems of a mission-critical, large scale system did indeed prove to be invaluable. Thank you to the National Science and Engineering Research Council for their funding. Finally, special thanks to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Waterloo, especially the admin staff, whose undying patience was indeed very much appreciated every step of the way. iii