In IBM App Connect, which is part of IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I), callable flows enable integration between different environments, including on-premises systems and cloud-based integration solutions deployed in an OpenShift cluster.
To facilitate this connectivity, two critical resources are used:
The Connectivity Agent acts as a bridge between cloud-hosted App Connect instances and on-premises integration servers.
It enables secure bidirectional communication by allowing callable flows to connect between cloud-based and on-premise integration servers.
This is essential for hybrid cloud integrations, where some components remain on-premises for security or compliance reasons.
The Routing Agent directs incoming callable flow requests to the appropriate App Connect integration server based on configured routing rules.
It ensures low-latency and efficient message routing between cloud and on-premise systems, making it a key component for hybrid integrations.
1. Connectivity Agent (✅ Correct Answer)2. Routing Agent (✅ Correct Answer)
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect?Option
Explanation
Correct?
A. Sync server
❌ Incorrect – There is no "Sync Server" component in IBM App Connect. Synchronization happens through callable flows, but not via a "Sync Server".
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C. Kafka sync
❌ Incorrect – Kafka is used for event-driven messaging, but it is not required for callable flows between cloud and on-premises environments.
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D. Switch server
❌ Incorrect – No such component called "Switch Server" exists in App Connect.
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Final Answer:✅ B. Connectivity agent✅ E. Routing agent
IBM App Connect - Callable Flows Documentation
IBM Cloud Pak for Integration - Hybrid Connectivity with Connectivity Agents
IBM App Connect Enterprise - On-Premise and Cloud Integration
IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) v2021.2 Administration References: