1. In an integration model comprised of a plurality of components coupled together in an object oriented, graphical representation of a computer architecture for integrating plural business processes, at least one of said components comprising: executable process logic of a business process; a first port defining a standard representation of an external interface of said component; and code for looking up connection information stored in a repository, said connection information including information indicating a second port to which said first port is to be connected, information relating to the type of said second port, and information indicating how to connect to said second port.