ActiveVOS Inbox Help

About ActiveVOS Server and the Inbox

ActiveVOS server runs Business Process Execution Language (BPEL) processes that can include tasks intended for users. An Inbox application allows users to receive, manage and work on tasks.

As the following illustration shows, ActiveVOS server runs BPEL processes, and when it encounters a task that requires user intervention, it sends the task to the appropriate administrator and user Inboxes.

Overview of ActiveBPEL for People

When tasks are created, user groups are identified that are appropriate for handling the tasks. The same task may be sent to multiple users, since not everyone is available to work on a new task. Only one user claims any task.

When the task is complete, the user sends the appropriate response to the ActiveVOS server so that the BPEL process can continue its activities.

There are many ways for users and administrators to complete and manage tasks, as described in About ActiveVOS Inbox.