A mediation method and a mediation system divided into independent node
components that process event records independently of the other
components of the system. In addition, the system is provided with at
least one node manager component that configures the node components and
starts them up, when required. Further, the node manager component
monitors the functioning of the node components and also stops the node
components, if required. Each of the independent node components operates
according to its own settings and is thus self-contained and capable of
continuing operation even though some of the other components are
temporarily inoperative. The system also includes a system database that
manages configuration information and stores audit trail data.