Windows Communication Foundation

The messaging subsystem in Windows, starting with Vista. Introduced in the .NET Framework 3.0 programming interface (API), Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) provides a service-oriented architecture (SOA) for passing messages between applications locally, across a local network and over the Internet.

A Unified Interface
Using the SOAP protocol, WCF attempts to consolidate all functions that pass messages between applications, including .NET Remoting interprocess communication (IPC), COM and Web services. See .NET Framework, Windows Workflow Foundation, SOAP, COM and IPC.

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By hosting the Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) services in WAS, the application takes advantage of WAS features such as process recycling, rapid failover protection, and the common configuration system, all of which were previously available only to HTTP-based applications.

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The updated platform includes enhanced back-office capabilities that leverage Microsoft's Windows Communication Foundation and Windows Presentation Foundation technologies, allowing retailers to easily add and customize features like back-office and cash-management functions.

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The 300-plus adapter iWay Universal Adapter Suite supports many interoperability initiatives and other associated Microsoft products including all current versions of Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Windows Communication Foundation (previously code-named "Indigo").

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