Compatibility

Taleo Connect Client compatibility with Taleo products is guaranteed one version up, when the same reference model is used. When the reference model used to create an integration point changes, compatibility is not guaranteed.

Architecture

Taleo Connect Client (TCC) communicates with Taleo Connect Server (TCS) that is embedded in every Taleo product. TCS uses internal reference models that describe each Taleo product entity available for integration. The reference models are related to the version of the business engine; the business engine contains sets of business rules that integration must follow. The reference models are not automatically compatible with each other. Taleo products are enhanced and modified from one version to the next. The business rules change to comply with the enhancements and modifications.

For information on the integration reference model changes for each release, refer to the following Notes.

See: Taleo Enterprise - Taleo Integration Release Notes (MOS under Release Notes, Maintenance Packs, Express Packs, and Incidents Resolved History)

Example

An integration point built with reference model 11 X for a version 11.X product will continue to function after the product is upgraded to version 12 X, as long as the reference model remains unchanged. In this case, compatibility is guaranteed.

Product and model compatibility

Image showing an example of a product and model compatiblity. In the example, an integration point built with reference model 11 X for a version 11.X product will continue to function after the product is upgraded to version 12 X, as long as the reference model remains unchanged. In this case, compatibility is guaranteed.

If the reference model is modified, to take advantage of a new field for example, then compatibility is not guaranteed. In this case, the integration points must be re-tested and modified if necessary. A modification to a business rule may affect integration in a minimal way. Testing is required.

Note: Integrations built using the 7.5 reference model are expected to cease to be formally supported mid to late 2014, though formal communication will be made 12 months in advance of full compatibility support stopping. It is recommended in preparation to upgrade integration scripts currently on 7.5 to the latest data model version appropriate for your zone’s version or at least begin the planning activities associated with this upgrade, subsequent testing and deployment.

The Recruiting/Professional and SmartOrg models have changed considerably from 7.5 upwards and it is recommended referencing the following guides for further information.

See: Taleo Integration Migration Guide (MOS under Release Notes, Maintenance Packs, Express Packs, and Incidents Resolved History)
See: Product Data dictionaries (MOS under Release Notes, Maintenance Packs, Express Packs, and Incidents Resolved History)