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Supported object types
The WebSphere Adapter for IBM i enable two-way communication between a module running on a supported application server or integration broker and an IBM i system.
WebSphere Adapter for IBM i supports the following object types:
- Data queues
- Call IBM i programs
Data queues: Data queues enable a two-way communication. Data queues are like a message queue. You can send messages from one program and another program can receive them from the message queue.
Call IBM i programs: Call IBM i programs or Program call is a call to an IBM i program or a service program.
For more information about the operations supported by the WebSphere Adapter for IBM i, see the topics Supported operations for data queues and Supported operations for IBM i programs in this guide.
- Data queues
A Data queue is a system object that exists on IBM i system. Data queues are a cross-reference between data areas and message queues. These data queues help you to communicate asynchronously between programs, also known as control language programs.- Call IBM i programs
Call IBM i programs are stand alone programs that can take some parameters through program and run commands within the program and return results, if any.