Chapter 13. Translators

translate JBoss Data Virtualization commands into commands understood by the datasource for which the translator is being used,

execute those commands,

return batches of results from the datasource, translated into the formats that JBoss Data Virtualization is expecting.

handles all communications with individual enterprise information systems, (which can include databases, data feeds, flat files and so forth),

can be a JCA Adapter or any other custom connection provider (the JCA specification ensures the writing, packaging and configuration are undertaken in a consistent manner),

removes concerns such as connection information, resource pooling, and authentication for translators.