Which Is better for connecting MDM Server

[Former Member]

Hello

I'm using MDM Java API for getting data form MDM Server.

I use WebDynpro on EP for the front application.

I know it is possible to get data from MDM by using Catalog Class.

For logging in MDM Server, I can use two ways

which are Catalog.Login method or JNDI interface.

/people/udi.katz/blog/2005/08/21/retrieving-data-from-mdm-server-using-the-mdm-java-api

/people/walter.kahn/blog/2005/10/27/mdm-55-api-tips-and-tricks--measurement-fields

In my case, I can chose both ways because I use EP.

But I don't know the advantages and disadvantages.

Which Shoud I utilize for MDM ?

Regards.

Koji

[Former Member]

Hello:

I you are using SAP App Server you should use the JNDI, because this way you can re-use the connector technology, besides, you don't have to deal with lower level issues such as connector instantation, conections maintainance and pooling.

If you are thinking on an stand-alone app, you should go by the Catalog Class. I wouldnt recommend using the Catalog Class on the Portal, because punctual connections are too expensive and unnecesary

I hope this helps

Alejandro