Introduction to Aletyx Enterprise Build of Kogito and Drools

When using Aletyx Enterprise Build of Kogito and Drools you're getting enterprise-grade, cloud-native business automation technology built on the powerful open-source Apache KIE community projects. Our solution empowers you to build flexible, domain-specific business applications that scale seamlessly in hybrid cloud environments.

What is Aletyx Enterprise Build of Kogito and Drools?

When using Aletyx Enterprise Build of Kogito and Drools you are getting an enterprise distribution of Apache KIE's core technologies: Drools, jBPM, and Kogito. We provide professional support, enhanced stability, and enterprise features while maintaining full compatibility with the open-source ecosystem.

Our platform enables you to:

• Design and execute business processes with BPMN
• Model and automate complex decisions with DMN
• Build cloud-native, domain-specific services
• Deploy to Kubernetes, OpenShift, or run at the edge

Benefits of using Aletyx Enterprise Build of Kogito and Drools versus the Apache KIE Community build:

	Community Builds	Aletyx Enterprise Build of Kogito and Drools
Evolution	driven by community contributors	customer-driven
Security	community's response time	immediate CVE patches
Support	no SLAs, volunteer-based support	enterprise-grade SLAs & expert guidance
Predictability	no schedule for releases	regular, predictable updates
Pricing Model	"free" with unpredictable total cost	Unlimited deployment at a flat price for an organization

Core Components

aletyx Business Automation consists of integrated components that together form a complete business automation platform:

graph TD
    subgraph "Design Tools"
    A[Aletyx Playground] <---> B[VS Code Extensions]
    end

    subgraph "Runtime Engines"
    C[Kogito jBPM] --- D[Kogito Drools]
    end

    subgraph "Management & Monitoring"
    E[Management Console] --- F[Process & Decision Insights]
    end

    A -.-> C
    B -.-> C
    A -.-> D
    B -.-> D
    C --- E
    D --- E
    E --- F

    subgraph "Deployment"
    G[Kubernetes/OpenShift]
    H[Local/Edge Deployment]
    end

    C -.-> G
    D -.-> G
    C -.-> H
    D -.-> H

Design Tools

• Aletyx Playground: Browser-based editor for modeling BPMN processes and DMN decisions
• VS Code Extensions: Integrated development tools for professional developers

Runtime Engines

• Kogito jBPM: Cloud-native business process execution engine
• Kogito Drools: High-performance decision engine

Management & Monitoring

• Management Console: Central interface for process and decision management
• Process & Decision Insights: Analytics and reporting for business automation assets

Key Features

• Cloud-Native Architecture: Built for Kubernetes and OpenShift with optimized scaling and resilience
• Domain-Specific Flexibility: Adapt to your business domain without compromise
• Developer-Friendly: Seamlessly integrates with modern development workflows
• Open Standards: Based on BPMN and DMN open standards
• Enterprise Support: Professional support from our expert team

Use Cases

aletyx Business Automation excels in a variety of business automation scenarios:

• Human Task Orchestration: Create, assign, and manage tasks for users within structured business processes
• API Orchestration: Seamlessly integrate with external systems through REST APIs
• Microservice Orchestration: Coordinate complex microservice interactions in a scalable architecture
• Decision Management: Automate complex business decisions with transparent, auditable rules

Getting Started

Ready to explore aletyx Business Automation? Choose your path:

Get started

New to Aletyx or Apache KIE? Explore Aletyx Playground.

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Components

Explore our components:
Aletyx Enterprise Build of Drools
Aletyx Enterprise Build of Kogito
Aletyx Playground

Components

• Get started with Aletyx Playground: Begin modeling decisions and processes in minutes without installation
• Developer Quick Start: For developers looking to integrate with Java applications
• Kubernetes Deployment: Deploy aletyx Business Automation to your cloud environment

Design, Automate, and Improve

After getting started, explore these areas to get the most from our platform:

• Design: Learn more about BPMN Process and DMN decision tables
• Automate: Discover our integration connectors and service orchestration capabilities
• Improve: Leverage process analytics and implement CI/CD for business automation

Additionally, our Best Practices section provides insights from our experience with customer implementations and community feedback.

Migrating from Other Platforms?

If you're considering migrating from another business automation platform, our migration guides can help streamline your transition to aletyx Business Automation.

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