Targets

A Target is an endpoint where you deploy your Application Components. All endpoint-related parameters (for example, port numbers, IP addresses, and directories) are typically related to the Target and can be configured there. The execution itself is handled by the assigned operating system agent.

Note: The graphic below illustrates the role of Targets in the Deployment Model. Select the image to expand it.

What are Targets in CDA?

Targets are the endpoints in the CDA Deployment Model where the Application Components are deployed.

Each Target is linked to a physical agent, although an agent can serve several Targets.

Targets can belong to any number of Environments; for example, a srv001 target can be used both in an integration test Environment and for unit tests of an Application.

You may also define a Handler which manages your Target. For example, a websphere application manager handles multiple websphere application servers. Handlers cannot be nested. One Target can only declare one single handler. A Target which handles other Targets cannot declare a handler.

Nomenclature:

• Target

  Target that is used during the deployment.

• Handler

  Target that manages one or more Targets.

• Endpoint

  Zero or more targets that are managed by a handler.