Virtualization in Bizagi is a data-level integration mechanism t hat allows the Process data model to connect t o external data sources. Connect Introduction to Virtualization

With Virtualization: Processes access information stored across multiple data sources Integration is done transparently for end users in execution time Information of a virtualized entity is viewed and updated

Examples of information handled through Virtualization are: customers or vendor details invoices purchase orders

ensure external data source adheres to best practices and requirement guidelines Configuring is done by defining the external system and its data provider For a minimum configuration, an assisted graphical wizard takes charge

ensure external data source adheres to best practices and requirement guidelines Configuring is done by defining the external system and its data provider For a minimum configuration, an assisted graphical wizard takes charge

External data source must meet the ff. conditions: 1. Access to external information system must be available in real time  Such access involves granting both read and write rights to that data source. 2. Recommended that database has normalization in its design.

1. Virtualization only applies for tables in external data sources as Master Entities 2. Configuring Virtualization is easily done through a graphical wizard. VVirtualization Wizard assists the definition for the data provider's connection.

Database EngineVersion Microsoft SQL Server R Oracle9i 10g R1 10g R2 11g R1 11g R2

Benefits for the actual implementation of project: wwork separated according to different roles cclean & corporate data model for process information. (managing & exchanging ) ddeal with the data used by Process PProcesses workflows need not to include any technical activities oorganizational Processes remain easily readable & understandable

 deal with data access or field-mapping configurations is not needed  single component providing all data access management  interfaces with external systems is reduced.