ASG-Bridge

The core architecture of ASG-Bridge comprised several key components designed to facilitate data conversion between applications and databases. The Data Conversion Engine was the central processing unit, responsible for executing data transformation rules and managing the conversion process. The Configuration Manager provided an interface for defining and managing data mappings, transformation rules, and connection parameters.

Interface Modules handled communication with various databases and applications, supporting different data formats and protocols. Data extraction from the source database or application was performed by the Extraction Module. The Transformation Module applied the defined transformation rules to the extracted data.

The Loading Module then loaded the transformed data into the target database or application. Communication between components was likely facilitated through internal APIs and data exchange mechanisms. The product supported various databases, including those common on the z/OS platform.

The product's network requirements would have depended on the specific database and application configurations. The administrative interface likely included a CLI and potentially a GUI for configuration and monitoring. User management was handled through the z/OS security infrastructure.

The product supported authentication methods provided by the underlying z/OS system. The security model relied on the z/OS access control mechanisms. Audit logging capabilities were available to track data transformation activities.

However, the product is no longer supported. Organizations should consider modern data integration platforms for similar functionality.