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Practical DataPower: A Shared HTTPS Authorization Proxy
An implementation of the HTTPS proxy pattern for IBM DataPower Gateways that reduces complexity and cost while increasing environment security.
Debugging DataPower TLS / SSL Errors
Learn how to read the IBM DataPower Gateway log to debug your TLS / SSL errors.
DataPower Lights Out Management with IPMI
Stop making trips to the data center to power cycle your IBM DataPower Gateway Appliances. With IPMI you can do all that and more.
Practical DataPower: A Lightweight XML / JSON Stub Service
Accelerate projects by using IBM DataPower Gateway to create a stub service that returns predefined responses for endpoints under construction.
DataPower MQ Put & Get Message Options (MQPMO / MQGMO)
DataPower can pass MQ Put Message Options (MQPMO) and MQ Get Message Options (MQGMO) to the Queue Manager. Read up on what the values.
DataPower REST API Walkthrough
IBM DataPower Gateway firmware 7.2 introduced the REST Management Interface and we take a tour of the new functionality.
What’s new in IBM DataPower Gateway Firmware 7.2
IBM DataPower Gateway Firmware 7.2 includes great updates such as Amazon Cloud Support, a new REST API, TLS updates & more.
Processing JSON Messages using DataPower, Part 2: JSONiq
JSON is a first class data format in IBM DataPower Gateways. In this article, we'll learn how to work with JSON using th JSONiq.
Processing JSON Messages using DataPower, Part 1: JSONx
JSON is a first class data format in IBM DataPower Gateways. In this article, we'll learn how to convert JSON Messages into an XML.
Using a Hastebin server and Docker to share DataPower XML & JSON Snippets
Learn to configure a hastebin server inside a Docker Container to easily share formatted IBM DataPower Gateway Probes without resorting to email.
Traits of a Poor IT Change Management Process
Good intentions combined with bad implementations result in poor change management processes. Let's discuss the traits these poor processes exhibit.
Creating a Custom User Interface File for IBM DataPower
Learn to use the DataPower Custom User Interface to mark the multiple devices in your enterprise with the environment they represent.
Flushing DataPower Probes using the Command Line Interface
The easiest way to flush the probe is via the WebGUI, but it's time consuming. A better way is via SSH and the CLI
Looking Beyond Email in the Enterprise
Email keeps public information private causing 'Enterprise Amnesia' where work successfully completed work is later forgotten. We need to move beyond Email.
Stop Compromising Your TLS / SSL Private Key’s Security!
Enterprises expose themselves to potential security attacks by leaking the secrecy of their TLS/ SSL private keys during projects. Learn how to stop it..
The DataPower Interoperability Test Service Explained
DataPower has a built in service to enable rapid testing of XSLT / WTX / FFD / XPath & Schema Validation. Start using it.
Supporting Tools for DataPower Developers
A list of free tools that can help IBM DataPower Gateway developers create, transform and test service endpoints.
Enterprise IT Technology Failures: Which of People, Process or Technology is the culprit?
When enterprise technology platforms fail to provide the intended benefits, which of People, Process or Technology is the likely culprit?
Recommendations for Improving DataPower Developer Productivity
A collection of recommendations to increase DataPower developer productivity through patterns, automation, scripting, self-help & better tooling.
Five Popular DataPower Patterns
An analysis of commonly implemented patterns on the DataPower platform. They include: Security, Gateway, Mediation, SOAP to JSON and Transformation.
IBM DataPower Gateway Platform Bookmarks
A collection of bookmarks relevant to the DataPower Platform. Documentation, Forums and support documents in a single location.
The Real Costs of Sloppy Infrastructure Logging
A clean system log is treated as a low priority 'nice-to-have'. This article delves into the true cost of sloppy logging to an organization.