iSeries program call JCA connector overview

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The J2EE Connector Architecture (JCA) connector for iSeries provides a standard, consistent client interface to back-end Enterprise Integrated Systems (EIS). This eliminates the need for different access models for different back-end EIS systems.

For the iSeries program call JCA connector, the back-end EIS system resource is an iSeries program or procedure. Connection information is abstracted out of the application, allowing developers to package their applications without regard for deployment details like server name or signon information. At deployment time, the application server administrator specifies the deployment-specific information using the iSeries program call JCA Connector.

For information about the JCA 1.0 specification, see the J2EE Connector Architecture (located on Sun Microsystem's Web site at http://java.sun.com/j2ee/connector/index.html.)