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Customer is evaluating Platform Events solution and would like help in comparing/contrasting it with Outbound Message for a real-time / near-real time needs. They expect 3,000 consumers of messages from Salesforce.
Which three considerations should be evaluated and highlighted when deciding between the solutions?
Choose 3 answers
Suggested Answer: B
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32 comments · newest first
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Georgeanna
11 months ago
E is interesting, didn't know about those limits on Platform Events!
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Jesus
11 months ago
D is a bummer, 2,000 seems low for concurrent subscribers.
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Regenia
12 months ago
C seems misleading, I thought Platform Events could guarantee order too?
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Ivan
12 months ago
Totally agree with B, no duplicates is a big plus!
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Page
1 year ago
A is spot on, neither is real-time.
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Melissa
1 year ago
I vaguely remember that both options are scalable, but I think only Platform Events have specific limits on event delivery. I should double-check that.
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Lelia
1 year ago
I feel like I read somewhere that Platform Events have a limit on concurrent subscribers, but I can't remember the exact number. Was it 2,000?
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Aleta
1 year ago
I think I practiced a question about message delivery and retries. If I recall correctly, Outbound Messages guarantee delivery in sequence, but I'm not sure if Platform Events do the same.
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Joye
1 year ago
I remember that both solutions are asynchronous, but I'm not sure about their real-time capabilities. I think Platform Events might be better for real-time needs?
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Katina
1 year ago
And don't forget the limits - Platform Events has a cap on concurrent subscribers, while Outbound Message has a limit on the number of notifications per message. We'll need to evaluate which one fits our needs better.
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Junita
1 year ago
Hmm, the message sequence is an interesting one. Outbound Message guarantees message order, while Platform Events doesn't. That could be a factor depending on our use case.
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Fletcher
1 year ago
Good point. Another thing to consider is the message delivery guarantee. Both seem to offer reliable, once-only delivery, which is important for our 3,000 consumers.
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Rolande
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. The first consideration is whether we need real-time or near-real-time integration. Looks like both options are more for asynchronous needs.
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Nathan
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key differences between Platform Events and Outbound Message before deciding.
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Zona
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through. The Belt completes the Documentation Plan, so the next step would be to transfer that responsibility. I'm leaning towards B, the Division Manager, since they would oversee the project.
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Allene
2 years ago
Salesforce's messaging solutions sound like they're trying to outdo each other in a relay race - 'I can deliver more, faster, and with fewer hiccups than you!' Let's see who crosses the finish line first.
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Haydee
2 years ago
So, it's a battle of the asynchronous messaging titans - Platform Events vs. Outbound Message. May the most scalable, reliable, and sequence-guaranteed solution win!
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Lorean
1 year ago
E) Both Platform Events and Outbound Message are highly scalable. However, unlike Outbound Message, only Platform Events have Event Delivery and Event Publishing limits to be considered.
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Theresia
1 year ago
B) In both Platform Events and Outbound Messages, the event messages are retried by and delivered in sequence, and only once. Salesforce ensures there is no duplicate message delivery.
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Sarina
1 year ago
A) Both Platform Events and Outbound Message offer declarative means for asynchronous near-real time needs. They aren't best suited for real-time integrations.
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Apolonia
2 years ago
Whoa, the subscriber and notification limits are pretty important constraints to be aware of. Gotta keep those in mind.
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Alexia
1 year ago
E) Both Platform Events and Outbound Message are highly scalable. However, unlike Outbound Message, only Platform Events have Event Delivery and Event Publishing limits to be considered.
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Ben
1 year ago
C) Message sequence is possible in Outbound Message but not guaranteed with Platform Events. Both offer very high reliability. Fault handling and recovery are fully handled by Salesforce.
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Miesha
1 year ago
A) Both Platform Events and Outbound Message offer declarative means for asynchronous near-real time needs. They aren't best suited for real-time integrations.
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Quiana
2 years ago
The difference in message sequence guarantee is noteworthy. I'll have to consider whether that's a critical factor.
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Arlette
2 years ago
Interesting that they both ensure reliable, in-order, and exactly-once delivery of messages. That's good to know.
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Meghann
2 years ago
I believe fault handling and recovery should also be a key consideration. Both solutions offer high reliability, but how they handle faults is crucial.
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In
2 years ago
Both Platform Events and Outbound Message seem to offer asynchronous near-real time options, but real-time integrations may require something more robust.
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Janessa
1 year ago
E) Both Platform Events and Outbound Message are highly scalable. However, unlike Outbound Message, only Platform Events have Event Delivery and Event Publishing limits to be considered.
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Janessa
2 years ago
C) Message sequence is possible in Outbound Message but not guaranteed with Platform Events. Both offer very high reliability. Fault handling and recovery are fully handled by Salesforce.
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Edwin
2 years ago
I agree with Eleonora. Scalability is important, especially with 3,000 consumers of messages.
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Eleonora
2 years ago
I think we should consider the scalability aspect when deciding between Platform Events and Outbound Message.