2 Virtuoso Universal Server
2.1 Introduction
This reviewer’s guide presents Virtuoso 4.5, the latest version of OpenLink Software’s
next-generation Universal Server Platform. Virtuoso facilitates the development and
deployment of a new generation of Enterprise-wide, Internet-, Intranet-, and Extranet-
based solutions. Virtuoso capabilities include handling of Disparate Databases & Data
Sources, Web Service Composition and Business Process Integration.
The conceptual architecture diagram below highlights Virtuoso’s key features.
Figure 2 - Virtuoso Conceptual Architecture including:
• Enterprise Data Integration –Virtuoso Virtual Database Engine
• Web Services Composition –Web Services Platform
• Introduction to Process Integration – Blog, BPEL, etc.
Figure 2 - Virtuoso Conceptual Architecture
The sections throughout this guide are aimed at demonstrating Virtuoso’s value
proposition in these key areas. The step-by-step examples will quickly introduce you to
Virtuoso and show you many useful techniques and features. The examples grouped by
area include:
Enterprise Data Integration
