Databases that store and consolidate business data. The Hub Store consists of an MDM Hub Master Database and Operational Reference Stores. The Application ships with a database schema that you use to create an Operational Reference Store for supplier master data.

A J2EE application that you deploy on an application server. The Hub Server processes data within the Hub Store and integrates the MDM Hub with external applications. The Hub Server is the run-time component that manages core and common services for the MDM Hub. It also manages user authentication across all components.

A J2EE application that you deploy on an application server. The Process Server cleanses and matches data and performs batch jobs such as load, recalculates best version of the truth, and revalidates. The Process Server interfaces with cleanse engines to standardize the data and to optimize the data for match and consolidation.

Business process management software that automates business processes. The Application ships with business processes that help you to manage the supplier lifecycle. These processes ensure that authorized business managers review supplier applications and review internal updates to master data.

A browser-based interface that business managers use to view and manage data. The Application ships with

Supplier 360

, which contains an enterprise-level Start workspace focused on suppliers and customizable Entity 360 views designed for business managers.

A browser-based interface that administrators use to manage the MDM Hub and data stewards use for managing records and batch processing of records.