This chapter describes the underlying structure of an ASI and the specialized types of ASIs used by business services. It also explains the relationship between ASIs, Universal Application Network, EAI, and Web Services, as well as authentication and security issues. Topics include the following:

• About ASI Structure
• About Integration Object Structure
• ASI Data Synchronization Services
• Integrating ASIs with Universal Application Network
• Exposing ASIs with Interface Technologies
• About ASIs and Web Services
• Authentication and Security for ASIs