The ChainBuilder ESB software is an open source tool designed for SOA environments. It simplifies the creation of components through drag and drop graphical interfaces thereby ensuring standards compliance.
ChainBuilder ESB was designed for organizations whose SOAs need to integrate with backend systems operating in non-XML data formats and non-WebServices communication protocols. To address this need, Bostech has provided industry-standard editors for EDI X12, HL7, fixed and variable formats, as well as communication components for TCP / IP, FTP, and file protocols, and database components for JMS and ETL integrations.
In addition, ChainBuilder ESB has some uncommon high-end open source features that are usually found only with expensive proprietary systems. For example, it boasts an AJAX-based Console web interface that enables users to monitor and control the production environment with ease.
Bostech Corporation deploys a dual-license distribution model for ChainBuilder ESB. While the software comes with an open source license, a commercial license and subscription support are also available for enterprises and software vendors. If you're looking for a reliable, scalable ESB software that can handle non-standard data formats and protocols, ChainBuilder ESB is the right choice.
Version 2.0: N/A
Version 1.3.1:
1.3.1, July 2008, incls Java 6
1.2, Mar 2008, incls ETL and Vista
1.1, Aug 2007, incls HL7, POP3, SMTP and custom component framework;
1.0, Jan 2007, incls console and JDBC support;
Beta Release, Dec 2006, incls source code and Linux support;
Alpha Release, Sep 2006, incls Windows support;
Version 1.2:
1.2, Mar 2008, incls ETL and Vista
1.1, Aug 2007, incls HL7, POP3, SMTP and custom component framework;
1.0, Jan 2007, incls monitoring console and JDBC support;
Beta Release, Dec 2006, incls source code and Linux support;
Alpha Release, Sep 2006, incls Windows support;
Version 1.1:
1.1 Release, August, 2007, includes HL7, POP3, SMTP and custom dev support
1.0 Release, January, 2007, includes monitoring console and JDBC support;
Beta Release, December, 2006, includes source code and Linux support;
Alpha Release, September, 2006, includes Windows support;
Version 1.0:
GA Release, January, 2007, includes monitoring console and JDBC support
Beta Release, December, 2006, includes source code and Linux support
Alpha Release, September, 2006, includes Windows support