This chapter contains an overview about Oracle Communications Offline Mediation Controller cartridges.
The scope of this guide includes Offline Mediation Controller as it pertains to the use of this cartridge pack. It is not intended to be a complete Offline Mediation Controller reference guide.
Offline Mediation Controller cartridge packs are discrete software components that are developed for the Offline Mediation Controller product. An Offline Mediation Controller cartridge pack offers specific domain behavior on top of the core Offline Mediation Controller software.
An Offline Mediation Controller cartridge pack is not a standalone component; it operates in conjunction with the Offline Mediation Controller core product. Offline Mediation Controller cartridge packs offer the following benefits:
Reduced time to market: Time to market of new services is reduced through simplified development, implementation, and extension of cartridges on customer sites.
Extendable: Cartridges can be extended to include additional services and components that deliver business value, without requiring changes to the original cartridge.
Simplified effort: The effort and technical knowledge that is required to perform customizations is reduced.
Ease of installation: Cartridges can be installed into an Offline Mediation Controller environment without interfering with the existing install base.
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Cartridges are designed for a specific technology, software load, and service.For more information on creating and extending a cartridge, refer to the following documents:
Offline Mediation Controller Cartridge Development Kit Developer's Guide: For information on how to develop a cartridge.
Offline Mediation Controller Cartridge Development Kit NPL Reference Guide: For information on how to use the Node Programming Language for developing or extending a cartridge.