Import/Export Service Components

The Import/Export Service is comprised of four components, plus a Microsoft Windows service. The following table lists the components and their capabilities.

Table 21-1 Data Import/Export Service Components

Component	Functionality
EGateway URL	Provides access to the Simphony Essentials configuration for self-hosted and Enterprise hosting center environments.
Web Service (REST API)	Assists developers with programmatic integration and the development of third-party application programming interfaces (API).
Web Service (SOAP API)	The SOAP API has the same functionality as the REST API, except this web service is constructed using the SOAP format rather than the REST format.
Simphony Web Portal (SWP)	This web application enables you to: Import and export data manually Download and store data securely in a database Export data automatically using the scheduler Review the status of completed import and export jobs Access a Help page that provides additional database and API details The SWP is available for all users with Simphony Essentials EMC logon credentials.
Oracle Hospitality Simphony Data Request Processing Service (Microsoft Windows Service)	This Microsoft Windows service runs as part of throttling and scheduling processes (rather than on demand servicing requests).