Input and Output Adapters

Input and output adapters enable Event Stream Processor to send and receive messages from dynamic and static external sources and destinations. Most adapters provided can be used as input or output adapters.

Input adapters connect to an external datasource and translate incoming messages from the external sources into a format that is accepted by the ESP server. Output adapters translate rows processed by Event Stream Processor into message formats that are compatible with external destinations and send those messages downstream. See the figure for an example.

Adapters in Event Stream Processor

For a complete list of adapters supplied by Event Stream Processor, see the Adapters Guide.

• Custom Adapters
  In addition to the adapters provided by Event Stream Processor, you can write your own adapters to integrate into the server.