CA Aion Business Rules Expert

The architecture of CA Aion Business Rules Expert is centered around several key components: the Interactive Development Environment (IDE), the Rules Engine, the Rule Repository, and the Rule Manager. The IDE is a client-side application that provides a graphical interface for creating, editing, and testing business rules. It communicates with the Rule Repository and Rules Engine through APIs.

The Rules Engine is responsible for interpreting and executing the business rules. It receives rule requests from the application and interacts with the Rule Repository to retrieve the necessary rules and data. The Rule Repository is a central database that stores all business rules, metadata, and other related information.

It typically uses a relational database such as DB2 or Oracle. The Rule Manager is a component that facilitates the deployment, versioning, and management of business rules. It interacts with the Rule Repository to store and retrieve rules and with the Rules Engine to activate and deactivate rules.

Communication between components occurs via APIs and network protocols. The IDE and Rule Manager typically communicate with the Rule Repository and Rules Engine over a network. The system supports various network protocols, including TCP/IP.

The Rule Repository uses a relational database for persistent storage. The system can be deployed on various platforms, including z/OS, Windows, and UNIX, providing flexibility in deployment and integration.