KR102669661B1 - Method for managing interface, interface governance system, and a storage medium storing a computer-executable program to manage the interface - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention includes the steps of providing a mapping definition creation screen for creating an interface based on reference information of a stored interface; and generating the interface based on the mapping definition and the reference information.

Description

{Method for managing interface, interface governance system, and a storage medium storing a computer-executable program to manage the interface}

The following disclosure relates to an interface management method, an interface governance system, and a storage medium for storing a computer-executable program that manages the interface.

Based on computing systems, various types of information are exchanged between companies and numerous application systems within a company.

Computing systems are increasingly cloud systems, but many are also on-premise systems within companies. The transition from the traditional on-premise system environment to the cloud system environment is rapidly occurring.

If the types of computers are different in heterogeneous computing systems, a system can be built that can interface with the connected computing system and interfaces such as API (Application Programming Interface).

However, these system interconnection systems may have different application principles, implementation methods, and management standards, and have problems that are difficult to monitor.

With regard to this system interconnection system, checking problems or failures through administrators can take a long time and can cause problems with the currently running computing system, making it difficult to manage and verifying solutions.

In addition, when the resources of the computing system within a company are increased, problems such as those mentioned above may occur repeatedly on the interface with the existing computing system, making it difficult to take accurate and reliable measures for these recurring problems.

The disclosed embodiment is intended to solve the above problems, and is a method for managing the interfaces of computing systems, an interface governance system that can easily manage the interfaces of interconnected computing systems and easily verify the accuracy of the management results. , and providing a storage medium for storing computer-executable programs that manage the interface of computer systems.

The disclosed embodiments include a method for managing interfaces of computing systems that develops interfaces for smoothly transmitting and receiving data between different computing systems, an interface governance system, and a computer-executable program that manages interfaces of computer systems. It provides a storage medium for storing.

The disclosed embodiments store a method for managing interfaces of computing systems, an interface governance system, and a computer-executable program that can quickly identify and easily manage failures between connected computing systems, and manage interfaces of computer systems. It provides a storage medium that

The disclosed embodiments store a method for managing interfaces of computing systems that can accurately and reliably deal with repeated failures of connected computing systems, an interface governance system, and a computer-executable program that manages interfaces of computer systems. It provides a storage medium that

The disclosed embodiment includes a method for managing an interface that can efficiently perform interface design, construction, management, operation and maintenance, an interface governance system, and storing a computer-executable program for managing interfaces of computer systems. It provides storage media.

The disclosed embodiment includes providing a user interface (UI) that manages an interface related to an application solution of a computing system; confirming the authority of a user accessing the user interface; and requesting development of the interface according to the user's request for an interface application.

The interface management method further includes the step of reviewing a mapping definition for development of the interface.

The interface management method includes, when development of the interface is completed, requesting verification from each computing system related to the developed interface; and transmitting and receiving data with the computing systems.

The disclosed embodiment includes a database storing data; and a processor that processes the data, wherein the processor provides a user interface (UI) that manages an interface related to an application solution of a computing system, verifies the authority of a user accessing the user interface, and determines the user's permission to access the user interface. Provides an interface governance system that requests development of the interface according to the interface application request.

The processor is characterized in that it reviews a mapping definition for development of the interface.

When the development of the interface is completed, the processor requests verification from each computing system related to the developed interface and transmits and receives data with the computing systems.

The disclosed embodiment includes providing a user interface (UI) that manages an interface related to an application solution of a computing system; confirming the authority of a user accessing the user interface; and a storage medium storing a computer-executable program for managing an interface, which performs a step of requesting development of the interface according to the user's request for an interface application.

According to the disclosed embodiment, data can be easily transmitted and received between different computing systems by building an interface that connects the computing systems.

According to the disclosed embodiment, the interfaces of interconnected computing systems can be easily managed and the management results can be easily verified for accuracy.

According to the disclosed embodiment, failures between interconnected computing systems can be quickly identified and easily managed.

According to the disclosed embodiment, repeated failures between interconnected computing systems can be dealt with accurately and reliably.

According to the disclosed embodiment, interface design, construction, management, operation, and maintenance can be performed efficiently.

1 is a conceptual diagram of an interface governance system according to an embodiment.
Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating in detail an example of the interface governance platform mentioned above.
Figure 3 is a diagram conceptually illustrating an architecture for managing the interface of a computing system using the interface governance platform illustrated above.
FIG. 4 is a diagram conceptually illustrating examples of functions of a distributed agent adapter according to an embodiment.
Figure 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of managing interface-related data transmitted from a computing system based on an interface governance platform according to an embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method for managing the interface of a computing system according to an embodiment.
Figure 7 is a diagram disclosing the interface governance platform of the present invention.
Figure 8 is a diagram disclosing the standard information management module of the present invention.
Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (UI) screen provided by the interface management method of the present invention.
Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (UI) screen provided by the interface management method of the present invention.
Figure 11 is a diagram showing a user interface (UI) screen for applying for an interface provided by the interface management method of the present invention.
Figure 12 is a diagram disclosing an interface definition template related to the present invention.
Figure 13 is a flow chart disclosing the interface management method of the present invention.
Figure 14 is a diagram disclosing the interface governance platform of the present invention.
Figure 15 is a diagram disclosing the life cycle management module of the present invention.
Figure 16 is a diagram explaining the life cycle management process of the interface of the present invention.
Figure 17 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (UI) screen provided by the interface management method of the present invention.
Figure 18 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (UI) screen provided by the interface management method of the present invention.
Figure 19 is a flow chart disclosing the interface management method of the present invention.
Figure 20 is a diagram disclosing the interface governance platform of the present invention.
Figure 21 is a diagram disclosing the specification definition module of the present invention.
Figure 22 is a diagram disclosing the development automation module of the present invention.
Figure 23 is a diagram showing an interface mapping definition of the present invention.
Figure 24 is a diagram showing reference information stored in the interface information storage of the present invention.
Figure 25 is a diagram showing object information for each interface service component of the present invention.
Figure 26 is a flow chart disclosing the interface management method of the present invention.

1 is a conceptual diagram of an interface governance system according to an embodiment.

The disclosing embodiment may provide a control system 100 that provides an interface governance platform 10000.

The example interface governance platform 10000 can collect, monitor, and manage interface information of various computing systems. The control system 100 can control and manage the interface governance platform 10000.

In this example, the interface governance platform (10000) may be connected to an external cloud system or an on-premises system through an API or the like.

When the distributed agent adapter 10 is installed in a cloud system or an on-premise system, it can distribute data communication between each system or perform protocol conversion for data communication between each system.

The distributed agent adapter 10 can process data according to conditions set in the installed computing system. The distributed agent adapter 10's own log data according to data processing can be transmitted to the interface governance platform 10000 and used for monitoring interface data.

The interface governance platform 10000 can monitor the interface and communication status between systems based on related information such as the solution of each system or the interface received from the distributed agent adapter 10. The interface governance platform 10000 can take action on failures of related computing systems based on the monitored results and remotely manage the computing systems.

Detailed examples of this are disclosed below.

The interface governance platform 10000 can access a configuration repository that stores interface components of computing systems or application solutions within those systems.

To this end, the interface governance platform 10000 can collect data from computing systems or application solutions within those systems through standard APIs or custom APIs provided by those systems or solutions.

The interface governance platform 10000 can monitor information within the computer system or information related to the interface of the system through additional log data, even data not provided by the computing system solution.

The interface governance platform (10000) can be used for monitoring and failover of interfaces, creation of service automation, service recycling, and service verification through related information setting repository access linking technology such as the interface of the computing system.

To this end, the interface governance platform 10000 may include a standardization module that standardizes and manages the interface or a monitoring module that monitors the system through the interface.

Below, an embodiment of an interface governance platform (10000) that can manage a system through an interface will be disclosed in detail.

Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating in detail an example of the interface governance platform mentioned above.

The interface governance platform 10000 may include an interface standardization module 1000 and an interface monitoring module 2000.

The interface standardization module 1000 can generalize and manage information obtained from interfaces based on interface application principles, interface implementation methods, or interface management standards for interfaces with connected computing systems according to a management system. Here, generalizing the information obtained from the interface according to the management system is called interface standardization.

Standardization of interfaces can be performed based on various linkage technologies for managing interfaces and naming rules for identifying multiple interfaces.

The interface standardization module 1000 can manage a computing system through a connected interface and the interface based on standardized information obtained from the interface.

The interface standardization module 1000 can manage standardized information collected from the interface, that is, standard information.

For example, the connection method transmitted and received between interfaces, the rules defining the interface, and the structure, type or arrangement of data transmitted and received on the interface are different for each interface. The interface standardization module 1000 can store this standard information for each interface and manage it as standardized information.

The interface standardization module 1000 may provide an interface definition screen that provides a mapping design for the interface that each computing system wishes to build. This allows the computing system to automatically create interfaces, test the created interfaces, or manage the life cycle of the created interfaces.

The interface standardization module 1000 may include modules such as a standard information management module 1100, a specification definition module 1200, a life cycle management module 1300, and a development automation module 1400. The interface standardization module 1000 ) will be described later.

Meanwhile, the interface monitoring module 2000 can monitor a computing system connected through a standardized or registered interface.

The interface monitoring module 2000 can collect log data collected from various applications by the application integration solution of the cloud system through a standard API. Likewise, the interface monitoring module 2000 can collect log data collected by the application integration solution of the on-premise system from applications of multiple systems through a standard API.

The interface monitoring module 2000 can receive data that cannot be collected by the integrated solution of each system from the log processor of the cloud system or the log processor of the on-premise system.

Distributed agent adapters in cloud systems or on-premise systems can complement the limitations of standard interfaces and implement customized interface functions through distributed transactions.

The interface monitoring module 2000 according to the embodiment can monitor interface-related data provided by the integrated solution of each system. Additionally, the interface monitoring module 2000 can monitor interface-related data not provided by the integrated solution from the log processor, or separate log data collected by the distributed agent adapter.

An embodiment of the interface monitoring module 2000 may provide statistical information on collected log data. And the interface monitoring module 2000 can learn the collected information using machine learning to check abnormal behavior and provide errors to the interface manager.

In this drawing, an example of the interface monitoring module 2000 includes a log collection module 2100, a control module 2200, and a failure notification module 2300. The interface monitoring module 2000 is described below. Described in detail later.

The control system 100 may include a computer server 110 having at least one processor and a storage or database 120, and may use this to control and manage the interface governance platform 10000.

In this way, the interface governance platform (10000) can standardize and manage the design of the interface of the computing system. Therefore, the interface governance platform (10000) systematically manages the computing system through the interface. In addition, even when additional resources of the computing system are built, the interface governance platform 10000 can improve the performance or management efficiency of the computing system through the managed interface.

Figure 3 is a diagram conceptually illustrating an architecture for managing the interface of a computing system using the interface governance platform illustrated above.

When expanding the internal computing system and connecting internal and external computing systems, there may be several interfaces between computing systems.

When integrating application systems within a company (Enterprise Application Integration (EAI)), interfaces between internal systems may be required. For example, in the case of an on-premise system, an Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) system such as SAP Process Orchestration (SAP PO) can be used. In the case of a cloud system, it can also be used as an EAI system such as SAP's Integration Suite (SAP IS) or IBM Sterling.

Even when large-capacity data connection is required, such as a real-time data streaming platform, various interfaces can be used.

Computing systems such as cloud systems or on-premise systems can be linked to each other through various system interfaces (I/F).

As mentioned, the interface may be an interface between systems within the management network, or between an internal system and an external system.

For example, the exemplified interface may be an interface linked between on-premise systems, or an interface between an integrated system of an on-premise system and a cloud system.

An example of the interface governance platform (10000) to be launched includes an interface standardization module (1000) that standardizes, registers, and manages the interfaces of various application solutions input through APIs, and collects, converts, and processes information transmitted from the interfaces. It may include a monitoring module (2000) that aggregates and performs statistical processing.

In the example of this figure, the integrated solution 22 of the on-premise system may collect interface data from multiple computing systems within the system. The integrated solution 22 of the on-premise system can receive data for the interface from various types of legacy systems within the on-premise system. Legacy systems can be connected to other systems through an integrated solution (22).

The integrated solution 22 may include a log processor, and the integrated solution 22 may collect data related to the interfaces of individual systems within the on-premise system. The integrated solution 22 can collect log data for a standardized interface, including interface data transmitted by legacy systems and applications. A log processor installed within the integrated solution 22 or separately can collect non-standardized interface data.

And the integrated solution 22 or the log processor within the integrated solution 22 can transmit log data related to the interface and non-standardized interface data of the on-premises system to the interface governance platform 10000. For example, non-standardized interface-related data is not provided by the integrated solution 22, but may be collected separately within the solution for monitoring, or may include at least one of additional information required for monitoring stored in the computer system.

Meanwhile, the on-premises system may separately include a distributed agent adapter 12. The distributed agent adapter 12 can perform conversion on data that the integrated solution 22 cannot convert. The distributed agent adapter 12 can supplement the processing of interface data that the integrated solution 22 cannot support or perform extended data processing.

When the distributed agent adapter 12 is installed in an on-premises system, the distributed agent adapter 12 can act as a hub for interface data within the on-premises system and can also perform tasks related to security or authentication.

The distributed agent adapter 12 may generate additional self-monitoring log data related to the processing of the above data within the on-premise system. And the distributed agent adapter 12 can transmit the generated self-monitoring data to the interface governance platform 10000. This is described in detail below.

cloud system

The integrated solution 25 of the cloud system can receive interface data from various software installed in the cloud. In this example, the cloud system is a cloud system that provides SaaS software.

The integrated solution 25 can collect standardized interface data not only from SaaS software but also from application systems installed within a cloud system.

If a log processor is installed in the integrated solution 25 of the cloud system, the log processor can collect what occurs in the processes of the integrated solution 25 in relation to the interface (interface I/F) of various solutions in the cloud system. For example, a log processor can generate log data from non-standardized interface data generated during the process when software is executed.

Likewise, non-standardized interface-related data is not provided by the integrated solution 25, but may be collected separately within the solution for monitoring, or may include at least one of the additional information required for monitoring stored in the computer system.

And the integrated solution 25 and the log processor within the integrated solution 25 can each transmit the interface data and interface-related data of the cloud system to the interface governance platform 10000.

Meanwhile, a distributed agent adapter 15 may also be installed separately in the cloud system. The distributed agent adapter 15 of the cloud system can distribute and convert data from systems that the integrated solution 25 cannot process. The distributed agent adapter 15 can transmit its own log data generated during distributed processing to the interface governance platform 10000.

If the distributed agent adapter 15 is installed in a cloud system, the distributed agent adapter 15 can support data processing or protocol conversion of interface data outside the defined functional constraints of the integrated solution 25 of the cloud system.

With the recent transition to cloud systems, there are cases where heterogeneous systems are integrated, such as integration of cloud systems and on-premises systems.

In such cases, the distributed agent adapters 12 and 15 installed in the on-premise or cloud system can transmit and receive data related to the interface with the integrated solution or distributed agent adapter of the other system. The example of this figure illustrates that the distributed agent adapter 15 of a cloud system and the distributed agent adapter 15 of a third cloud system or on-premises system can transmit and receive data related to the interface.

Likewise, the integrated solution or distributed agent adapter 15 can transmit self-monitoring data of collected interface-related data or distributed processed data to the interface governance platform 10000. Detailed examples of distributed agent adapters are described below.

Even when multiple systems are combined, the interface governance platform (10000) can collect, manage, and monitor standardized interface data of these systems or data related to separate, non-standardized interfaces.

For example, the interface standardization module 1000 of the interface governance platform 10000 can manage standard information of the interface.

The interface standardization module 1000 can register and manage each interface using standard information of the interface (interface I/F) of the cloud system or on-premise system.

The interface standardization module 1000 can newly register and test interfaces, or automate interface management services.

Additionally, the interface standardization module 1000 can provide various automation tools that can automatically manage managed interfaces, and can overall manage processes such as interface creation, management, operation, and disposal.

The interface monitoring module 2000 may perform monitoring, such as processing statistics of data collected in relation to the interface (interface I/F) of a cloud system or an on-premise system.

The interface monitoring module 2000 includes a collector hub that can collect various data related to the interface, and can convert or statistically process the collected data.

The interface monitoring module 2000 can provide a dashboard to the administrator about the monitoring situation in real time or at a specific time.

Additionally, the interface monitoring module 2000 can provide a function to check and repair system failures through the interface of a cloud system or on-premise system based on the monitored data.

The interface governance platform (10000) can provide services related to integration, construction, management, and monitoring of multiple computing systems.

The interface governance platform (10000) as in the embodiment can manage systems integratedly without the need for personnel to reside in the computing system for system integration and operation.

FIG. 4 is a diagram conceptually illustrating examples of functions of a distributed agent adapter according to an embodiment.

In this drawing, the cloud system is shown at the top and the on-premises system is shown at the bottom.

Generally, in a cloud system, events according to open API may occur. In the case of application services (e.g., SaaS services) provided by a cloud system, standardized interface events can be generated on the cloud system.

Meanwhile, when a cloud system provides a SaaS service, etc., a third party using the cloud system can install, change, and run the application ( ^3rd party app), and interface-related data may be generated accordingly.

In order to collect or deliver these standardized interface events, an integrated solution related to the interface may be installed in the cloud system, and a separate distributed agent adapter 10 may also be installed.

Examples of SaaS-type integrated solutions of cloud systems include SAP's SuccessFactors, Concur, and Ariba, and integrated solutions provided by cloud systems include SAP's Integration Suite.

Meanwhile, in an on-premise system, an integrated solution can be installed to manage applications installed on each resource. SAP's Process Orchestration and MS's Biztalk are examples that are installed in on-premise systems and provide integrated solutions.

When the distributed agent adapter 10 according to an embodiment is installed in an on-premises system (marked by A in this figure), it can provide hub technology that can link and integrate various computing systems.

Additionally, the distributed agent adapter 10 may receive various messages related to the interface of another computing system, or conversely, may transmit various messages related to the interface of the other computing system.

The distributed agent adapter 10 has a queue function for messages transmitted between systems, ensuring the safety of transmission and reception when transmitting (represented by B in this figure) or receiving (represented by C in this figure) messages between systems. and can efficiently process large amounts of data.

In addition, the distributed agent adapter 10 may provide the function of an adapter application that complements the technical limitations of the integrated solution of the cloud system or on-premise system (indicated by D in the drawing). Here, it is shown that the distributed agent adapter 10 installed in a cloud system can function as an adapter application, but it can function similarly even if the distributed agent adapter 10 is installed in an on-premise system.

As an example, the distributed agent adapter 10 can be distributed and installed in each system, thereby reducing the load in processing events or log data generated in various interfaces and having the effect of distributing actual resources.

The interface governance platform 10000 can manage the status of the installed distributed agent adapter 10 and can also register the distributed agent adapter 10 in the cloud or on-premises system. You can register and manage distributed agent adapters installed in the cloud or on-premises systems.

In addition, when a problem occurs in the managed system or risk management is required, when an emergency response is required due to a system problem, or during system improvement or regular inspection, the computing system can be managed in an integrated and efficient manner without additional input of human resources. .

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the interface governance platform 10000 and the functional modules included in the platform 10000 that can manage homogeneous or heterogeneous computing systems in an integrated and efficient manner will be disclosed.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of managing interface-related data transmitted from a computing system based on an interface governance platform according to an embodiment.

The interface governance platform 10000 may receive interface-related data or requests from application solutions 26, 27, 28, and 29 installed on various computing systems.

Application solutions 26, 27, 28, and 29 may be integrated solutions installed in a cloud or on-premises system, a log processor installed therein or separately, or a distributed agent adapter, as illustrated. Here, for convenience, they are indicated as application solutions (26, 27, 28, 29).

The interface governance platform 10000 can be linked with application solutions 26, 27, 28, and 29. The interface governance platform 10000 can also link and receive interface standard information held by the client's computing system. For example, the interconnection information received by the interface governance platform (10000) is the system management information of the computing system held by the client's computing system, the personnel information of executives and employees for user authentication, or the construction of an interface with the computing system. It may include necessary payment system information, etc.

The interface governance platform 10000 may include an interface standardization module 1000 and an interface monitoring module 2000.

A client using application solution 1 (26) to application solution n (27) may request the interface governance platform (10000) to develop or create interfaces (I/F) related to various application solutions.

The control system 100 may include at least one server 110 and a storage device 120 such as a storage or database that stores various data including interface data.

The control system 100 may control the interface standardization module 1000 of the interface governance platform 10000. The interface standardization module 1000 approves requests for development or creation of an interface (I/F) transmitted to the interface governance platform 10000 by reviewing standard information or clients.

Under the control of the control system 100, the interface standardization module 1000 can manage and generate standard information about the interface of the computing system.

As an example, a client may develop application solution 1 and request development, modification, or creation of associated interfaces as needed.

The interface standardization module 1000 can receive the development, change, or creation of such an interface, approve or reject it, or manage the interface.

As another example, when the developer of the client's application solution n requests development of a new interface, the operator of the application solution n may approve or reject the application solution n based on the interface standardization module 1000.

In this way, not only the administrator of the control system, but also the administrator of other computing systems accesses the interface governance platform (10000) and approves the creation, change, management, or disposal of interfaces based on the interface standardization module (10000). Interface management can be performed.

Meanwhile, the interface monitoring module 2000 of the interface governance platform 10000 may collect interface data generated by application solutions A 28 to solution Z 29 of the computing system or log data related thereto.

For example, application solution A 28 to solution Z 29 may include an EAI solution for each computing system, or may be a distributed agent adapter that generates its own log data when performing distributed data processing.

The interface monitoring module 2000 can receive and monitor interface data or log data transmitted by various solutions in the system, such as the EAI solution.

Therefore, if a problem such as a failure occurs in the developed and registered interface, or if a problem is predicted based on real-time status, it is possible to respond preemptively.

In the following embodiments, specific examples of applying for and managing the development of an interface, monitoring it, and taking action against failures, as well as user interfaces provided by the interface governance platform 10000, are also illustrated in detail.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method for managing the interface of a computing system according to an embodiment.

Register interface-related information related to the application solution of the computing system in the interface governance platform (S110).

The computing system includes at least one on-premise system or at least one cloud system. The application solution may include an integrated solution related to the interface of the computing system.

Interface information on the development, creation, and approval of interfaces of various application solutions can be registered in the interface governance platform.

Data related to the interface is received from the computing system through the interface governance platform (S120).

Standardized data related to the interface can be received from integrated solutions of the computing system. Standardized data related to the interface refers to interface data that follows the prescribed format and content of data transmitted and received by the integrated solution.

Meanwhile, log data related to the interface can be received from the integrated solution, a log processor installed in the integrated solution, or a log processor installed separately. In the case of data that cannot be provided by the integrated solution itself, log data related to the interface can be received from a log processor installed within the integrated solution or installed separately from the integrated solution. Alternatively, information stored in storage in the computing system may be received from a log processor.

If a separate distributed agent adapter is installed in the computing system, the distributed agent adapter performs distributed processing of data, such as data collection, conversion, and processing, separately from the data processing of the computing system. The distributed agent adapter can generate its own log data according to the above distributed processing. The interface governance platform can receive log data directly from the distributed agent adapter or log data sent by the distributed agent adapter to the integrated solution through the integrated solution.

Meanwhile, it can also receive data about various computing systems needed for interface management.

Based on the registered interface-related information, data related to the received interface is monitored or the computing system is managed (S130).

Interfaces registered with the interface governance platform can be monitored based on data related to the received interface.

Data related to the interface may be received from the integrated solution of each computing system, a log processor or distributed agent adapter installed within the integrated solution or separately installed.

If there is an abnormality in the monitoring results of data related to the interface through the interface governance platform, the administrator can take action and manage the computing system or application solution.

Therefore, the design, construction, management, operation, and maintenance of these interfaces can be performed easily and efficiently.

A detailed example of this will be disclosed below.

According to the disclosed embodiment, the interfaces of interconnected computing systems can be easily managed and the management results can be easily verified for accuracy.

According to the disclosed embodiment, failures between interconnected computing systems can be quickly identified and easily managed.

According to the disclosed embodiment, repeated failures between interconnected computing systems can be dealt with accurately and reliably.

According to the disclosed embodiment, interface design, construction, management, operation, and maintenance can be performed efficiently.

Interfaces between various systems can be built and operated within a company. At this time, interfaces within a company play an important role in smooth information exchange by connecting different systems and data. However, developing and operating interfaces between various systems can be accompanied by problems such as standardization issues, visibility issues, and development efficiency.

In order to solve this problem, the present invention seeks to provide a method of systematizing a standardization system for building a company's interface by registering standard information such as interface ID, naming rules, and linkage patterns. Through this, it is possible to visually manage the standard information required for interface construction during the development and operation stages and provide automated guides, thereby improving development productivity and quality, and providing convenience in terms of construction, maintenance, and monitoring.

Figure 7 is a diagram disclosing the interface governance platform of the present invention.

The interface governance platform 10000 may include an interface standardization module and an interface monitoring module.

The interface standardization module may include a reference information management module 1100 and a development automation module 1400, and the interface monitoring module may include a control module 2200. Here, the description will focus on the modules related to the present invention, but the above-described embodiments will be referred to for other components.

The standard information management module 1100 can register and manage standard information related to the interface required to build and manage the interface. In one embodiment, the standard information management module 1100 may collect standard information from a related system (eg, SAP PO, etc.). The standard information management module 1100 can automate interface development through the development automation module 1400 based on the collected standard information and monitor it through the control module 2200. A detailed description of the reference information management module 1100 will be provided later.

The development automation module 1400 can be used to build service automation based on the standardized information. Here, services that can be automated may include construction and development item creation services, test services, and previously developed service information standardization verification services. That is, the development automation module 1400 can automate various services based on the above-described standardized information.

In one embodiment, the interface governance platform allows interfaces to be built in a standardized manner even in the development stage based on registered standard information. In other words, the interface governance platform can manage various standard information necessary for building an interface as in the above-described embodiment, so if necessary, the interface can be built in a standardized manner even at the development stage.

In one embodiment, the interface governance platform may provide an interface application guide based on registered standard information. Likewise, the interface governance platform can provide users with guidance on the information needed to manage the interface. For example, an interface governance platform can provide users with guidance on the baseline information that must be registered for interface management. Guides provided by the interface governance platform may include how to create an interface list, progress management, and how to create an interface mapping specification. Additionally, the interface governance platform can provide the ability to upload or download the provided guides in Excel file format for each area. In addition, in the case of customer companies that do not have an internal system to manage the interface, the interface governance platform can of course directly manage the customer company's interface. Through this, the interface governance platform can intuitively and systematically manage input methods and service construction procedures through the provided guide.

The control module 2200 can provide the above-described standard information, etc. as information based on the task name of the interface and can be used as matching information. More specifically, the control module 2200 can provide matching information between the interface name used (understood) by the person in charge and the name of the interface object developed in the actual integrated solution system. The control module 2200 can provide interface history performed through the matching information. Here, the interface history may include monitoring log information. This will be described later.

The interface standardization system established in this way provides quick and easy access to the standard information required for interface construction at various stages such as development, operation, and maintenance, and allows developers to build interfaces in a unified manner. Additionally, by providing automated guidance, it can contribute to improving developers' development productivity and maintaining development quality. Additionally, establishing a standardized interface can provide convenience in terms of problem prevention and monitoring at the operation stage.

Therefore, the present invention can provide a technology that can manage interface construction and operation within a company in an efficient and standardized manner. Through this, it can contribute to improving the company's overall system development and operational efficiency and quality.

Figure 8 is a diagram disclosing the standard information management module of the present invention.

The standard information management module 1100 includes an interface standard information management unit 1101, an interface identification information generation unit 1102, a naming rule providing unit 1103, an integrated solution providing unit 1104, and a standardized linkage pattern providing unit 1105. It can be included. At this time, the units included in the standard information management module 1100 are divided to explain the functions performed by the standard information management module 1100 and are not limited to the names of the components.

The standard information management unit 1101 can register and manage standard information necessary for building and managing an interface. Here, the reference information may briefly include interface identification information, interface naming rules, linkage patterns, etc.

More specifically, the standard information managed by the standard information management unit 1101 may include target system information, interface information, and linked message structure. Here, the target system information may include management code information of the target system, target system name, target system type, IP information of the target system, linkage protocol information, connection information, and person in charge information.

The interface information may include a group name for each business standard and technical information (for example, it may include synchronous or asynchronous information, connection direction information, etc.). Additionally, the linked message structure may include a source message structure and a target message structure.

In one embodiment, the standard information management unit 1101 may collect standard information through API linkage with a system that manages interface component information. Here, the interface component corresponds to information that is subject to matching with reference information. Additionally, linked systems may include a system that manages the target system, a personnel information system, and an electronic approval system. In one embodiment, the standard information management unit 1101 may collect the management code, name, administrator, IP information, and system type of the target system from the system that manages the target system. In one embodiment, a target system existing within a customer company can directly synchronize information through linking with the interface governance platform of the present invention. The interface governance platform can maintain consistency of system identification among responsible personnel by utilizing the relevant reference information.

In addition, the standard information management unit 1101 can collect personnel information-related personnel information (user information, company ID, phone number, email information, etc.) by linking with the personnel information system. At this time, in order for the personnel information system to access the interface governance platform, SSO (Single Sign On authentication) may be required. Additionally, the standard information management unit 1101 may be linked to the electronic approval system. In other words, the interface governance platform is SAP Through linking with integrated solutions such as PO/IS, information on interface service components to be matched with standard information can be collected.

The interface identification information generator 1102 may generate interface identification information by reflecting the nature or technical nature of the work. In one embodiment, the interface identification information generator 1102 may generate an ID using the identification information of the interface. Through this, the interface ID can serve as target identification information for the interface for communication with the person in charge of the linked task.

The naming rule providing unit 1103 may provide naming rules for each component development item for interface construction. Here, the naming rule provided by the naming rule providing unit 1103 is to maintain consistency and prevent confusion, and commonly used naming rules can be applied.

In one embodiment, the naming rule provider 1103 may automatically provide naming rules for interface service component objects. Here, the interface service component object may correspond to the development component of the integrated solution. Accordingly, the naming rule provider 1103 provides naming rules for the components constituting the interface service: target system code, data type name, message type name, interface service name, and mapping object name that converts the message structure. You can. In addition, the naming rule provider 1103 provides linkage direction, synchronous/asynchronous processing method (for example, provides S as an abbreviation for synchronous processing method, and provides A as abbreviation for asynchronous processing method), linkage protocol. Additional information such as can be coded and added. Accordingly, readability in terms of monitoring and operation management can be improved. In other words, if you provide a naming rule according to the service component of the interface when registering an interface, there is an advantage that you can intuitively know the characteristics of the service component of the interface just from the code value during later development.

The integrated solution provider 1104 may provide an optimal EAI solution based on at least one of data size, transaction amount, and data nature. At this time, please refer to the above description for the explanation of the EAI solution. Additionally, the EAI solution provider 1104 may select at least one EAI solution from among the provided EAI solutions.

The standardized linkage pattern providing unit 1105 can provide linkage protocol information for each target system, conversion information, and a standardized linkage pattern according to the message transmission method. At this time, the standardized link pattern refers to a standardized form of data exchange between systems, and the main types of standardized link patterns are synchronous link, asynchronous link, and 1:1 (one-to-one) link. , 1:N (one-to-many) linkage, etc. Additionally, the standardized linkage pattern providing unit 1105 may select the most appropriate linkage pattern among the provided linkage patterns.

In one embodiment, the interface governance platform can be used in the development automation module 1400 and control module 2200, which describe the above-mentioned generated interface ID, provided interface naming rule, linkage pattern, and standard information, etc. At this time, the interface governance platform can manage the standardization information by registering it in a database.

Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (UI) screen provided by the interface management method of the present invention.

As in the above-described embodiment, the interface governance platform can provide a user interface (UI) screen to build and operate interfaces between various systems.

In this figure, the user interface screen may include an interface application status 30, an interface application list 31, and an interface definition list 32.

In addition, the user interface screen is decorated with icons such as application modification, application closure, review completion, review rejection, operation transfer request, application, application rejection, developer acceptance, developer rejection, development/disposal completion, testing completion, and operation transfer completion. Sorting is possible. Through this, the life cycle of the interface can be managed, which will be described later.

More specifically, the method of managing the interfaces of computing systems of the interface governance platform (hereinafter referred to as the interface management method) can provide various search methods through the interface application status 30. In one embodiment, the interface application status 30 may include the application status of the interface in a search form based on at least one of search term, solution, application date, progress stage, progress status, application classification, and project name. Accordingly, the user can search the interface application status 32 based on at least one of the search formulas.

Additionally, the interface management method can manage the interface creation procedure through the interface application list 31. The interface application list 31 may include application order number, CSR number, application type, solution name, progress stage, progress status, project name, applicant name, application date and time, and reviewer name.

Additionally, the interface management method can manage the creation of an interface ID through the interface definition list 32. The interface definition list 32 may include an interface ID, interface name, source system ID, and target system ID. At this time, the interface definition list 32 corresponds to the actual interface list.

Thereafter, when one interface is selected, the interface management method may provide a detailed information screen for the selected interface. This will be described later.

Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (UI) screen provided by the interface management method of the present invention.

The interface management method can provide a detailed information screen for the selected interface. Here, the interface detailed information screen may include interface application information 33, interface definition information 34, and interface history information 35.

In one embodiment, a user may input N (here, N is a natural number) pieces of interface definition information 34 into one interface application information 33. In other words, when applying for an interface, you can apply for N interfaces at once. That is, the interface management method can receive one interface application information 33 containing N pieces of definition information.

In one embodiment, the interface application information 33 may include basic application information of the company that applied for interface construction. For example, the interface application information 33 may include company name, application type, application number, CSR number, reviewer name, emergency status, solution name, completion request date, application title, project name, application details, etc. .

In one embodiment, the user can select definition information to be checked from the application details of the interface through the detailed information screen of the interface. Here, users can respond to administrators on the interface governance platform. Accordingly, the interface management method can provide definition information 34 of the selected interface. Here, the interface definition information 34 may include design definition details of the interface. For example, the interface definition information 34 may include source system information, definition information, and target system information. At this time, the interface definition information 34 may include a linkage target system, linkage protocol method, processing method, transmission mode, transmission cycle, transmission size, and mapping specifications. As such, the interface management method of the present invention manages the classification, system ID, system name, linkage method, and definition information of the source system and target system of the interface, enabling efficient construction of interfaces within a company. In addition, the interface management method can manage the interface construction procedure and life cycle by managing the interface application information (33) and definition information (34), and improve interface design standardization and history management, interface construction standardization, and productivity. You can do it.

In one embodiment, the interface history information 35 may include history information of the selected interface. For example, the interface history information 35 may include number, progress stage, progress status, processor ID, processor name, processing details, and processing date and time.

Figure 11 is a diagram showing a user interface (UI) screen for applying for an interface provided by the interface management method of the present invention.

In one embodiment, a user can apply for a new interface through the interface governance platform. To this end, users can create definitions through the user interface provided by the interface governance platform.

The user interface for creating a definition is interface definition name, definition ID, management ID, solution type, internal and external linkage information, module name, source system information, target system information, processing method, transmission mode, transmission cycle, number of occurrences, data size, It can include DB connection processing conditions, Web Service URL, source FTP Directory, target FTP directory, and attachment file input window.

At this time, the user can select internal or external from the internal and external linkage information (36) and then select the source system and target system. Afterwards, the user can select the target system of the source system (37) and the target system of the target system (38). To this end, the user can select the search button (37, 38) to display the target system search pop-up window (39). When the user interface receives an input signal for selecting the search button from the user, it outputs a target system search pop-up window 39 and allows the target system to be searched through major classification, medium classification, and search term settings. Afterwards, the target system can be applied to the source system or target system through data search and application.

When the definition written in this way is submitted to the interface governance platform, the interface governance platform can build an interface based on the submitted definition format.

Figure 12 is a diagram disclosing an interface definition template related to the present invention.

As in the above-described embodiment, the interface management method can manage the creation of an interface ID through an interface definition list so that an interface between systems of the present invention can be built and operated.

For this purpose, this drawing explains an example of a definition template.

In one embodiment, the definition template may be an Interface Mapping Specification. The interface mapping specification may include the interface name, interface overview, mapping specification author, mapping specification creation date, interface ID, interface group ID, interface type, number of transmissions, host module, transmission type, interface mode, record unit size, and standard type. You can. Additionally, it may include information on the source system and target system. Information on the source system and target system may include information on system ID, system name, system person in charge name and contact information, and system linkage pattern. Additionally, it may include mapping information of a request message (Request Message) and a response message (Response Message or Async Callback Message) of the source system and the target system, respectively.

Additionally, the information included in the definition template of this drawing is only an example and is not limited thereto. In particular, of course, in order to implement the operation of the corresponding interface, necessary information such as which request is connected to which response, the format and structure of each message, and the protocol used can of course be included.

Accordingly, by using a definition template like the one shown in this diagram, the interface governance platform can ensure consistent interaction between different systems.

Figure 13 is a flow chart disclosing the interface management method of the present invention.

In one embodiment, the interface management method may register reference information of an interface related to an application solution of a computing system (S210).

Here, the computing system may include at least one on-premise system or at least one cloud system, and the application solution may include an integrated solution related to an interface of the computing system. Additionally, the reference information of the interface may include target system information, interface information, and linked message structure information. At this time, the interface management method may be linked with a computing system to register reference information. For this, please refer to the contents described above in FIGS. 6 and 8.

In one embodiment, the interface management method may generate interface identification information based on interface reference information (S220).

In one embodiment, the interface management method may generate an ID of the interface using identification information based on standard information of the interface. Here, the interface ID can serve as object identification information for the interface for communication with the person in charge of the linked task. At this time, the ID of the interface can be automatically generated as an ID that can indicate characteristic information of the interface. For this, please refer to the content described above in FIG. 8.

In one embodiment, the interface management method may provide a definition for constructing an interface (S230).

In one embodiment, an interface management method may provide a definition for building an interface. Here, the interface definition information may include design definition details of the interface. For example, interface definition information may include source system information, definition information, and target system information. At this time, the interface definition information may include the linkage target system, linkage protocol method, processing method, transmission mode, transmission cycle, transmission size, and mapping specifications. For this, please refer to the contents described above in FIGS. 9 to 12.

In this way, when a standardization system for interface construction is systemized based on interface identification information and definitions, such as the interface management method of the present invention, convenience can be provided to users in terms of interface construction, maintenance, and monitoring.

The interface governance platform manages the interfaces used for integration and connection between various IT systems and processes of a company or organization, and can effectively manage the entire cycle of connection and integration between interfaces. Below, it will be explained in detail.

Figure 14 is a diagram disclosing the interface governance platform of the present invention.

The interface governance platform 10000 may include an interface standardization module and an interface monitoring module 2000. The interface standardization module may include a life cycle management module 1300 and a development automation module 1400. Here, the description will focus on modules related to the present invention, but the above-described embodiments will be referred to for other components.

The life cycle management module 1300 can overall manage the life cycle procedures of application, reception, review, construction, testing, operation, and disposal of the interface. To this end, the life cycle management module 1300 may provide a user interface (UI) screen that can be accessed by applicants, recipients/reviewers, EAI operators, and EAI developers. Additionally, the life cycle management module 1300 may provide a user interface (UI) screen that can manage roles and permissions according to procedures for each person in charge. A detailed description of the life cycle management module 1300 will be provided later.

The life cycle management module 1300 may provide the development automation module 1400 with information for automating service construction. In other words, the life cycle management module 1300 supports integration with continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) tools and provides information that allows changes to the interface to be automatically tested and deployed. It can be provided to the development automation module 1400. In one embodiment, the life cycle management module 1300 may transmit linkage information with the EAI solution to the development automation module 1400 for interface automation development. An embodiment in which the development automation module 1400 automates service construction based on information provided will be described later.

The interface monitoring module 2000 can collect information about application, reception, review, construction, testing, operation, and disposal of the interface from the life cycle management module 1300. At this time, the interface monitoring module 2000 may utilize the standard information collected through the life cycle management module 1300 to provide monitoring information that can be used from the perspective of the person in charge. Likewise, the interface monitoring module 2000 may provide the collected monitoring information to the life cycle management module 1300 to determine that interfaces that are no longer in use are subject to disposal.

The interface monitoring module 2000 can convert the collected information and perform statistical processing. In particular, the interface monitoring module 2000 may be linked with the life cycle management module 1300 to provide information on interfaces to be discarded. The interface monitoring module 2000 may detect unused interfaces based on monitored data and provide discard candidate information to the life cycle management module 1300. In one embodiment, the interface monitoring module 2000 may request the life cycle management module 1300 to discard the interface when the life cycle of the interface ends or is no longer needed.

Additionally, the interface monitoring module 2000 may detect that there is no log record or data in which the interface has been used for more than a preset time and provide the information to the life cycle management module 1300 as a candidate group for disposal. Additionally, the person in charge may request the life cycle management module 1300 to discard the interface if necessary. Accordingly, the user of the life cycle management module 1300 can perform the interface disposal procedure after approval. At this time, the life cycle management module 1300 can safely remove data and resources related to the discarded interface and, if necessary, keep records related to the discard. In other words, the function of directly deactivating or deleting the interface subject to disposal can be performed directly through the integrated solution, and the interface governance platform can manage the procedures and keep the history related to the disposal of the interface.

Through this, the interface governance platform can effectively support the organization's IT connection and increase the efficiency and stability of related work.

Figure 15 is a diagram disclosing the life cycle management module of the present invention.

The life cycle management module 1300 can manage the life cycle procedures of application, reception, review, construction, testing, operation, and disposal of the interface. In one embodiment, the life cycle management module 1300 includes a user interface provision unit 1301, an authority confirmation unit 1302, an interface application management unit 1303, an interface development unit 1304, an interface test unit 1305, and an interface management unit. (1306) may be included. Here, it is natural that the units included in the life cycle management module 1300 are intended to distinguish functions performed by the life cycle management module 1300 and are not physical components.

The user interface provider 1301 may provide a user interface screen for interface management to interface-related tasks. Here, interface-related work personnel may include interface applicants, recipients/reviewers, and EAI developers. However, interface-related work personnel are arbitrarily divided by job role, and it goes without saying that different work personnel may perform the role depending on the customer company that actually operates the interface. For example, in a small company, one person in charge may perform multiple roles. In other words, in the case of a large company, the receiver, reviewer, EAI operator, and EAI developer are equipped with separate personnel, and the EAI operator can assign construction of the interface to the EAI developer. On the other hand, in smaller companies, the receiver, reviewer, EAI operator, and EAI developer may all be the same person. However, in this specification, the people in charge will be classified and explained based on their roles.

At this time, the interface applicant represents the field or business person in charge of applying for interface construction, and the receptionist/reviewer represents the EAI development reviewer. EAI developers represent the people in charge of actually operating and developing EAI. Therefore, after the EAI development reviewer approves the applied interface, the interface to be built can be assigned to the EAI operation developer.

The user interface screen provided by the user interface provider 1301 of the life cycle management module 1300 will be described later.

The authority confirmation unit 1302 can check the authority of the person in charge of accessing the work through the above-described user interface. More specifically, the user interface provided by the life cycle management module 1300 can be accessed by interface applicants, acceptors/reviewers, EAI operators, and EAI developers. At this time, the authority confirmation unit 1302 can determine whether the information accessed by each task manager on the user interface screen is appropriate. Thereafter, the authority confirmation unit 1302 can provide information to the task manager only when the authority for the information accessed by the task manager is approved.

In one embodiment, the life cycle management module 1300 can manage the interface construction process by linking the electronic payment system and CSR (Change Service Request). At this time, the authority confirmation unit 1302 is linked with the process payment module 1307 of the electronic payment system and can perform the payment approval process of the electronic payment system during the application and approval process of building and operating the interface.

The interface application management unit 1303 can process the reception and review of interfaces, starting with new applications for interfaces. More specifically, you can apply to build a new interface through the interface application management unit 1303. Additionally, in one embodiment, the interface application management unit 1303 may apply for association of a new interface through the applicant. At this time, the interface application management unit 1303 can primarily check whether the mapping definition is consistent when the applicant creates and saves the mapping definition through the applicant. At this time, for description of the mapping definition, refer to the above-described embodiment.

In addition, when a new interface application is applied, the interface application management unit 1303 can “receive” or “reject” the interface application through the acceptor for each integrated solution (e.g., EAI solution, ETL solution, etc.). . Afterwards, the interface application management unit 1303 may review the mapping definition for interface development through a reviewer and then proceed with “review” or “rejection.” In one embodiment, the interface application management unit 1303 may review the mapping definition for interface development through a reviewer and then approve the necessary submission requests. Additionally, the interface application management unit 1303 may assign an appropriate EAI developer after reviewing the mapping definition through a reviewer.

Additionally, the interface application management unit 1303 can proceed with the interface change procedure if changes occur while the interface is being operated in the actual operating environment. More specifically, the interface application management unit 1303 can apply for a change in the interface according to a change in the interface requirements, and change the interface through reception and review, similar to the above-described embodiment.

In one embodiment, when an interface is assigned through the interface application management unit 1303, the interface development unit 1304 may review and feed back the interface mapping definition and then proceed with interface development through the EAI developer. At this time, opinions and revised history of reviewing and feedback on the mapping definition may be recorded in the mapping definition.

The interface development unit 1304 can actually build the interface that has passed the review. The interface development unit 1304 may apply the level of automated construction of the interface based on the interface connection method and compliance with standardization. Here, the automation deployment level represents the scope of development elements. Depending on the degree of standardization of the interface, the scope of automation development elements may vary. For example, an interface service development component may include various objects that define data types, message types, mapping transformations between messages, service interfaces, and the relationships between them. At this time, the interface development unit 1304 may partially automatically generate and utilize at least one of the interface service development elements according to the degree of standardization.

At this time, the interface development unit 1304 may build the interface using an external development tool. Additionally, the interface development unit 1304 can automatically build an interface through the development automation module described above. Hereinafter, an embodiment of automatically building an interface will be described later.

The interface test unit 1305 can verify and modify the constructed interface through several test cases. At this time, the interface test unit 1305 can monitor the performance of the built interface, perform error logging and management, security audit, etc. Additionally, the interface test unit 1305 may request verification of the interface through the applicant of the target system. That is, the interface test unit 1305 can request verification from the applicant, and personnel on both sides of the linked target system can perform verification of the linked test system by sending and receiving data through the established interface.

If the interface passes the test, the interface transfer unit 1306 can transfer it to be used in an actual operating environment. At this time, the interface transfer unit 1306 may reflect the interface built in the operating system after confirmation of the interface applicant.

In this way, when the interface is managed through the life cycle management module 1300 of the interface governance platform, the connection between various services, applications, and systems can be easily created through the interface, and the management and maintenance of the interface can be systematically and systematized.

Figure 16 is a diagram explaining the life cycle management process of the interface of the present invention.

As described above, applicants, applicants/reviewers, EAI operators, and EAI developers can manage the life cycle of the interface through the user interface screen provided by the life cycle management module.

The applicant represents the person in charge of the field or business who applies to build an interface, the receptionist/reviewer represents the EAI development reviewer, and the EAI developer represents the person in charge of actually operating the EAI and developing the interface for the target system. For this, please refer to the above explanation.

Looking at the process, the applicant can request the receptionist/reviewer to build a new interface.

The receptionist/reviewer can review the application based on the application information in the interface applied by the applicant. Specifically, the receptionist/reviewer can accept or reject the application based on the interface application information. At this time, the application can be reviewed by the person in charge of each integrated solution. When an interface application is received, the filer/reviewer can review the mapping definition for interface development and then assign interface development to an EAI developer. At this time, the receptionist/reviewer can review the mapping definition against the linked standard criteria.

However, after an interface development request is assigned to an EAI developer, the EAI developer can review the mapping definition and provide feedback. At this time, EAI developers can review the mapping definition and provide feedback for the development of a practical interface. For example, EAI developers can review SQL errors, missing file storage location information, etc. At this time, the EAI developer can deliver review feedback on the mapping definition to the applicant, and the applicant can modify the mapping definition based on the EAI developer's feedback.

EAI developers can build interfaces according to their requirements. EAI developers can determine the level of automation deployment (scope of development elements) based on connection method and compliance with standardization. Additionally, EAI developers can request verification (testing) of the constructed interface from the applicant.

Applicants can check the interface. Applicants can check the interface and request that the interface operation be transferred to the EAI developer. Accordingly, EAI developers can reflect (transfer) the approved interface to the operating system.

If changes occur while using the transferred interface, the applicant can apply to change the interface again. Likewise, applicants may submit interface change requests to the receptionist/reviewer. The receptionist/reviewer can review the interface change application and request the EAI developer to change the interface (process of assigning a developer), and the EAI developer can reflect the changes in the interface.

Figure 17 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (UI) screen provided by the interface management method of the present invention.

In one embodiment, the interface governance platform may provide a user interface (UI) screen that manages the interface.

This drawing explains the user interface screen provided by the life cycle management module. The user interface screen includes interface summary (40), interface status (41), integrated solution graph (42), interface application status (number of interfaces, 43), shortcut icon (44), interface application list (45), and announcements ( 46) may be included.

The interface summary 40 may indicate the number of internal interfaces, external interfaces, internal systems, and external systems, and the number of interfaces currently in application.

Interface status 41 is a graph showing the number of interfaces of each target system.

The integrated solution graph (42) is a graph showing the number of new cases for each integrated solution. Here, the number of new cases by integrated solution represents the number of new interfaces by integrated solution and by month.

The interface application status 43 may indicate the number of interfaces for the interface application status. For example, it can indicate how many interfaces are waiting for review/reception, how many interfaces are under development/testing, and how many interfaces have been transferred to operation.

The shortcut icon 44 may include an interface new application icon, an interface change application icon, a system inquiry icon, and a system registration request icon. Users can go directly to the corresponding function by selecting the corresponding icon.

The interface application list 45 may indicate a list of the current interface application status. The interface application list can indicate the interface application category (new or changed), solution type, project name, applicant name, progress stage, and progress status.

Notice 46 may represent a notice that the interface governance platform wishes to deliver to users.

Through this, users of the interface governance platform can manage the life cycle of the interface from one screen.

Figure 18 is a diagram illustrating a user interface (UI) screen provided by the interface management method of the present invention.

This drawing explains the user interface screen provided by the life cycle management module.

The user interface screen may include the interface operation status 47 and the interface list 48.

Here, the interface operation status 47 may support a search function through various filters.

The interface list 48 represents a list of interfaces currently being managed. The interface list (48) contains the operation record for each interface, interface status, solution name, internal and external classification, module, group name, interface ID, interface management ID, interface name, source system ID and source system name, and target system. It can indicate the ID and name of the target system.

At this time, the user can easily apply for change or disposal of the interface through the user interface screen. Additionally, the user can set and release groups for each interface through the user interface screen. Additionally, the interface governance platform can provide a list of interfaces included in the user interface screen as an Excel file.

The user interface screen provided by the life cycle management module can support effective management of the interface. As a result, users can easily access interface information through the screen and quickly perform necessary management tasks.

Figure 19 is a flow chart disclosing the interface management method of the present invention.

The interface management method of the present invention can provide a user interface (UI) that manages an interface related to an application solution of a computing system (S310).

The user interface provided here corresponds to a screen that can overall manage the life cycle procedures of application, reception, review, construction, testing, operation, and disposal of the interface. Regarding this, please refer to the details described above in FIG. 14.

The interface management method of the present invention can check the authority of a user accessing the user interface (S320).

The user interface provided by the interface management method can provide various functions for managing the interface. At this time, the interface management method may grant different permissions depending on the user accessing the management screen. Regarding this, please refer to the details described above in FIG. 15.

The interface management method of the present invention can request the development of an interface according to the user's interface application request (S330).

At this time, the interface management method may receive interface application information from a user requesting development of the interface. The interface management method can approve or reject whether to proceed with development of the interface based on the application information of the interface.

In one embodiment, when development of an interface is requested, a mapping definition for development of the interface may be reviewed. For an explanation of the mapping definition, please refer to the above.

In one embodiment, when the development of an interface is completed, verification may be requested from each computing system related to the developed interface. Thereafter, the interface management method can transmit and receive data with computing systems.

Figure 20 is a diagram disclosing the interface governance platform of the present invention.

The interface governance platform 10000 may include a specification definition module 1200 to provide a mapping design for the interface that each computing system wishes to build. Additionally, the interface governance platform 10000 may include a development automation module 1400 so that the computing system automatically creates an interface and tests the created interface. Here, the description will focus on the modules related to the present invention, but the above-described embodiments will be referred to for other components.

The specification definition module 1200 may include a user interface providing unit 1201, a specification defining unit 1202, and a validity checking unit 1203 to manage an interface mapping definition.

The development automation module 1400 may include an interface creation unit and a test unit to automatically create an interface. The development automation module 1400 can automatically create objects for each component of the interface service corresponding to the designed mapping definition. At this time, the development automation module 1400 may automatically generate code and settings among the components of the interface according to the mapping definition. For example, the development automation module 1400 can generate automated code from mapping definitions. Additionally, the development automation module 1400 may support version management and synchronization of components.

Additionally, the development automation module 1400 can perform tests to verify the generated interface service and find errors or problems in the service in advance. For example, the development automation module 1400 can verify the service by simulating test scenarios and use cases for the designed interface.

Through this, the interface governance platform (10000) of the present invention enables efficient interface management through integration of development functions for interface design and construction and operation functions for interface verification and distribution.

Figure 21 is a diagram disclosing the specification definition module of the present invention.

The specification definition module 1200 may include a user interface providing unit 1201, a specification defining unit 1202, and a validity checking unit 1203 to manage an interface mapping definition. Here, it is natural that the units included in the specification definition module 1200 are intended to distinguish functions performed by the specification definition module and are not physical components.

The user interface provider 1201 may provide a user interface (UI) for a screen for creating a mapping definition for building an interface. At this time, the user interface providing unit 1201 may be the same as or different from the user interface of the other modules described above. That is, the configuration provided by the user interface provider 1201 may be a configuration implemented independently by the specification definition module 1200 or a configuration implemented jointly with other modules.

Here, the mapping definition corresponds to the design document for developers to develop the interface. At this time, the user interface provider 1201 may configure a mapping definition creation screen using standard information or meta information stored in the interface information storage. In one embodiment, a user can easily map data elements in the mapping definition using a drag and drop interface on the mapping definition creation screen provided by the user interface provider 1201.

In one embodiment, the user interface provider 1201 may provide a template for a predefined mapping definition to the user. In particular, the user interface provider may provide templates for major interface types. Through this, users can intuitively and easily create interface mapping definitions.

The specification definition unit 1202 can define a message structure, map input data, and define functions. For example, the specification definition unit 1202 can visualize the data structure of the message. Additionally, the specification definition unit 1202 can define connection and conversion rules between different data structures. Additionally, the specification definition unit 1202 can support users to directly define specific conversion logic or validation logic. Through this, users can easily define and manage complex message structures and conversion rules.

The validity check unit 1203 may check the validity of the input data and store the mapping definition. More specifically, the validity check unit 1203 can immediately check the validity in real time when the user inputs data or mapping rules and provide an error message. In one embodiment, the mapping definition whose validity has been verified through the validation unit 1203 may be stored in the interface information storage. At this time, the validity check unit 1203 can prevent data loss by automatically saving the user's work contents. Additionally, the validation unit 1203 may provide the user with an error report on problematic parts after validation. Through this, the accuracy and consistency of data can be guaranteed and errors or problems can be prevented in advance.

Through this, information about the interface and mapping rules can be managed and tracked comprehensively.

Figure 22 is a diagram disclosing the development automation module of the present invention.

The development automation module 1400 may include an interface creation unit 1401 and a test unit 1402 to automatically create an interface. As described above, it is natural that the units included in the development automation module 1400 are intended to distinguish functions performed by the development automation module and are not physical components.

The interface creation unit 1401 may generate an interface service component based on the standard information and meta information stored in the interface information repository and the interface mapping definition information created through the specification definition module. Additionally, the interface creation unit 1401 can manage version information of the interface.

In one embodiment, the interface creation unit 1401 may check whether an actual service exists before creating an interface service. To this end, the interface creation unit 1401 can verify the naming rule of the interface. At this time, the interface creation unit 1401 may provide a screen to check the name of the interface through the user interface provision unit.

Additionally, the interface creation unit 1401 can check whether the corresponding interface service is created and version information of the interface in conjunction with the application solution. At this time, the interface creation unit 1401 can utilize the API to check whether the corresponding application service has been created and the version information of the interface by linking with the application solution of another computing system. To this end, the interface creation unit 1401 can access the application solution settings repository.

That is, the development automation module 1400 can access a repository that manages version information such as source code, settings, and documents using application solution setting repository access technology. For example, the development automation module 1400 can manage read or write permissions for the settings repository for each user or group, and manage the API key or access token used to programmatically access the settings repository. there is.

In one embodiment, the interface creation unit 1401 may automatically create an object for each interface service component when the corresponding interface has not been created. In particular, the interface creation unit 1401 can automatically generate objects of interface service components in a related order according to the input signal of the user selecting a button through the user interface provision unit.

In one embodiment, objects for each interface service component include association relationship information and precedence relationship information. Accordingly, the interface generator 1401 may apply the automatic creation range of the object differently according to the degree of standardization for each storage type based on at least one of the object's association relationship information and precedence relationship information.

Thereafter, the interface creation unit 1401 may provide a screen confirming the interface creation information through the user interface unit.

The test unit 1402 may provide a test screen for verifying the generated interface service. At this time, the test unit 1402 may provide a test screen for verifying the interface service generated through the user interface provider. In one embodiment, the test unit 1402 may perform a test data generation function, a test data transmission function, a transmission result collection function, and a test result information provision function. More specifically, the test data creation function may provide a function for editing test data.

In one embodiment, the test data transmission function and the transmission result collection function may be linked with an application solution to transmit test data to the application and collect the results. More specifically, the test unit 1402 can compare and verify existing data and result data transmitted through a newly built interface. For example, when a new integrated solution is introduced without the existing target system being changed, when the existing integrated solution is converted to a new integrated solution, or when the integrated solution is upgraded, the test unit 1402 stores existing data. The data of the newly built interface can be verified.

The interface governance platform can implement and manage interconnection between application solutions and other systems or services using the above-described embodiments.

Figure 23 is a diagram showing an interface mapping definition of the present invention.

As described above, the interface governance platform can provide a mapping definition definition screen for interface creation.

Here, the mapping definition definition screen can provide definition ID, definition professional information, interface list, and mapping ss definition items.

The mapping definition professional information is about the mapping definition ID, whether the standard applies to the requested data, whether the standard applies to the provided data, mapping definition author name, mapping definition registration date, request layout person in charge, provided layout person in charge, layout description, and layout classification. May contain information. In particular, standard application of requested data and provided data can be determined by providing a service proxy based on the metadata of the relevant transmitted and received messages, thereby providing a standardized processing method to transmit and receive messages.

In addition, the interface list includes interface name, interface classification information, provided system ID, provided system name, provided module name, service status information, last start date, Tx type information, request system ID, request system name, and request. Can include the module name.

Mapping definition items may include transmission/reception classification code, layout type, field sequence number, level, Java package name, field name, field Korean name, occurrence count, data type, length, field description, etc. A user can save a mapping definition item by entering mapping definition information in the fields included in the mapping definition item.

Based on the information created in this way, an XML file can be automatically created and a VO (Value Object) can be automatically created. Here, automatically generating an XML file means that when the user inputs some parameters or settings, the corresponding XML structure is automatically created. Additionally, automatically creating a VO refers to the function of automatically creating a VO class based on the schema of a database table or information from other data sources.

Through the mapping definition, metadata of usable objects can be compared, and version management of object metadata is possible. Here, the object may represent each object created for each interface component described above. The present invention can use the metadata of these objects to compare each object or manage the version of the object metadata.

Figure 24 is a diagram showing reference information stored in the interface information storage of the present invention.

The interface governance platform can construct a mapping definition creation screen using standard information stored in the interface information repository to create an interface.

This drawing shows reference information stored in the interface information storage for this purpose.

For example, an interface governance platform may provide an interface information screen. The interface information screen may include an interface ID, basic information about the interface ID, information about the requesting system, and information about the providing system.

Basic information about the interface ID may include the service status of the interface, interface type information, host module information, Tx type information, definition ID, interface classification, sub module information, layout classification information, etc.

Requested system information and provided system information may include system name, system module information, system submodule information, system person in charge, transmission protocol information, program name, system-function name (operation), etc., respectively. Additionally, each may include the requester ID of the requesting system and the provider ID of the providing system.

The interface governance platform can automatically create objects of interface service components through interface standard information or meta information and mapping definitions.

At this time, information on objects for each interface service component can be stored and managed through ESR (Enterprise Service Repository) registration. The ESR information of the object will be described later.

Figure 25 is a diagram showing object information for each interface service component of the present invention.

This drawing is a drawing containing ESR/ID information of objects for each interface service component for interface automation creation.

For example, the interface object includes ESR information such as Layout Namespace information, Consumer Namespace information, Provider Namespace information, Consumer Request Data Type, and Provider Request. Data Type (Provider Request Data Type), Consumer Response Data Type, Provider Response Data Type, Consumer Request Message Type, Provider Request Message Type), Consumer Response Message Type, Provider Response Message Type, requester service interface name, provider service interface name, request message mapping information, response message mapping information, action mapping information, etc. It can be included.

Additionally, the interface object is ID information, including configuration scenario ID, configuration scenario description, integrated configuration description, provider component ID, provider interface name, provider interface namespace, sender component ID, sender interface name, and sender interface namespace. , may include the sender channel name.

As described above, when defining namespaces for ESR and ID, objects or services can be prevented from overlapping with each other and managed in an organized manner. ESR information and ID information as shown in this figure can help with interface automation by ensuring the uniqueness of objects in the namespace and providing an organized structure.

Figure 26 is a flow chart disclosing the interface management method of the present invention.

In one embodiment, the interface management method may provide a mapping definition creation screen for creating an interface based on the standard information of the stored interface (S410).

Here, the mapping definition corresponds to the design document for developers to develop the interface. At this time, the user interface provider may configure a mapping definition creation screen using standard information or meta information stored in the interface information storage. For this, please refer to the details described above in FIGS. 2 and 21.

In one embodiment, the interface management method may create an interface based on a mapping definition and reference information (S420).

More specifically, the interface management method can verify the naming convention of the service of the interface. Additionally, the interface management method can check version information of objects according to the service components of the interface. In one embodiment, the interface management method may automatically generate the object in an associated order based on an input signal. In one embodiment, the interface management method may provide a test screen to verify the created interface. For this, please refer to the contents described above in FIGS. 3, 5, and 22.

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Claims (9)

A platform managing an interface of an application integration solution installed in at least one of a cloud or an on-premises computing system registering and storing reference information of a first interface related to the application solution;
providing a mapping definition creation screen for creating the first interface based on the stored reference information of the first interface; and
Generating the first interface based on the mapping definition and the reference information,
The step of creating the first interface is,
verifying a naming rule of a service of the first interface; and
An interface management method comprising checking version information of an object according to a component of the service of the first interface.
delete According to claim 1,
The step of creating the first interface is,
An interface management method comprising automatically generating the objects according to an associated order based on an input signal.
According to claim 3,
A method for managing an interface, including providing a test screen for verifying the created first interface.
a database that stores data; and
Including a processor that processes the data,
The processor,
Registering and storing reference information of the first interface related to the application solution through a platform that manages the interface of the application integration solution installed in at least one of the cloud or on-premise computing systems,
Providing a mapping definition creation screen for creating the first interface based on the stored reference information of the first interface,
Generate the first interface based on the mapping definition and the reference information,
To create the first interface, verify the naming rule of the service of the first interface,
An interface governance system that checks version information of objects according to components of the service of the first interface.
delete According to claim 5,
The processor,
An interface governance system that automatically creates the objects in an associated order based on input signals.
According to claim 7,
The processor,
An interface governance system that provides a test screen for verifying the created first interface.
A platform managing an interface of an application integration solution installed in at least one of a cloud or an on-premises computing system registering and storing reference information of a first interface related to the application solution;
providing a mapping definition creation screen for creating the first interface based on the stored reference information of the first interface; and
Generating the first interface based on the mapping definition and the reference information,
The step of creating the first interface is,
verifying a naming rule of a service of the first interface; and
A storage medium storing a computer-executable program for managing an interface, comprising the step of checking version information of an object according to a service component of the first interface.

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