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EForward Document Transport
EForward is a document transport system used to facilitate the exchange of documents between distributed systems, often within enterprise environments. It enables clients and servers to send, receive, and route documents efficiently by leveraging standardized communication protocols. Operating over both TCP and UDP, it provides flexibility in transporting structured business data or internal messaging streams. Its primary focus lies in reliable document delivery and streamlined system integration..
The EForward Document Transport System operates as a middleware solution enabling reliable document exchange across various business applications and platforms. Designed with versatility in mind, it supports both TCP and UDP transport mechanisms, ensuring flexibility depending on the network requirements—TCP for reliable, connection-based transfers, and UDP for faster, connectionless communication where occasional packet loss is acceptable. This dual protocol support aids in optimizing performance based on the nature of the documents and the required delivery guarantees.
Typically, the system listens on port 2181 and follows a queue or publish/subscribe messaging pattern, where documents are queued, routed, and acknowledged upon successful receipt. It supports various document formats such as XML, JSON, or proprietary formats, facilitating integration with multiple backend services including databases or application servers. Connection management, message integrity checking, and fault tolerance mechanisms are integrated to enhance delivery reliability.
EForward is mainly deployed in internal enterprise networks for automating workflows, electronic data interchange (EDI), document archival, and synchronized communication between distributed services. It allows organizations to streamline business processes, reduce manual intervention, and ensure data consistency across operational silos.