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Siebel EAI Architecture

Figure 11 illustrates the Siebel EAI architecture, which includes the EAI Siebel Adapter, the EAI Data Mapping Engine, and multiple transports that can facilitate data integration with different external systems.

Figure 11. Siebel EAI Architecture

Because data management functions are abstracted to the object layer, declarative configuration can be used instead of a procedural configuration, such as scripting. Declarative configuration improves and simplifies configuration work while lowering the costs associated with maintenance.