Overview of the JBI Runtime Environment

The Java Business Integration (JBI) runtime environment provides the runtime capability for SOA tools in the IDE. The JBI runtime environment includes several components that interact using a services model. This model is based on Web Services Description Language (WSDL) 2.0. Components that supply or consume services within the JBI environment are referred to as Service Engines. One of these components is the The BPEL Service Engine that provides services for executing business processes. Components that provide access to services that are external to the JBI environment are called Binding Components.

The JBI components are installed as part of the GlassFish application server, which is packaged with the NetBeans^TM IDE.

To view the installed or deployed JBI components:

1. In the IDE, open the Services window, expand the GlassFish V2 node, and expand the JBI node.

2. If you do not see the JBI node, you need to start the Application Server by choosing Start from the pop-up menu of the GlassFish V2 node.

For a detailed overview of the Java Business Integration concept and a description of JBI nodes, see the JBI Component Technical Overview.