Connection factory
An application component uses a connection factory to access
a connection instance, which the component then uses to connect to the underlying
enterprise information system (EIS).
Examples of connections include database connections, Java Message Service
connections, and SAP R/3 connections.

Resource adapter

Creating and configuring a JDBC provider and data source using the Java Management Extensions API
Configuring connection factories for resource adapters within applications
Configuring Java 2 Connector connection factories in the administrative console
Assembling data access applications
Accessing data using J2EE Connector Architecture connectors

CMP Connection Factories collection
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Last updated: Jun 21, 2007 8:07:48 PM CDT
WebSphere Business Integration Server Foundation, Version 5.0.2
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