TEC Workbook - IBM
TEC Workbook - IBM
TEC Workbook - IBM
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1.4 Introduction to WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances<br />
<strong>IBM</strong> Software<br />
In this lab, you’ll gain a high level understanding of the architecture, features, and development concepts<br />
related to the family of WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances. Throughout the lab, you’ll get a chance<br />
to use the WebSphere DataPower intuitive Web-based user interface (WebGUI) to explore the various<br />
aspects associated with appliance configuration and operation.<br />
Upon completing this lab, you’ll have a better understanding of:<br />
● The WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances family.<br />
● Access Control.<br />
● Application Domains.<br />
● WebSphere DataPower Web-based User Interface (WebGUI).<br />
● Configuration Procedures.<br />
● The various WebSphere DataPower services.<br />
● Local file management.<br />
● Logging capabilities.<br />
● Device management options.<br />
● Firmware management.<br />
1.5 WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances Family<br />
WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances are a key element in <strong>IBM</strong>'s holistic approach to Service<br />
Oriented Architecture (SOA). These appliances are purpose-built, easy-to-deploy network devices to<br />
simplify, help secure, and accelerate your XML and Web services deployments.<br />
The DataPower appliance family includes the following:<br />
● WebSphere DataPower XML Security Gateway XS40 - Capable of offloading overtaxed<br />
Web and application servers by processing XML, XSD, XPath and XSLT at wirespeed,<br />
this appliance enables faster results from application investments. It also delivers a<br />
comprehensive set of configurable security and policy enforcement functions including<br />
support for the latest WS-* standards.<br />
● WebSphere DataPower Integration Appliances XI50, XI52, XI50B and XI50Z - <strong>IBM</strong>'s<br />
hardware ESB, this appliance is built for simplified deployment & hardened security. It<br />
includes all of the XML and security functionality found in the DataPower XML Security<br />
Gateway appliance and adds capabilities for bridging multiple protocols.<br />
● WebSphere DataPower B2B Appliance XB62 – Extends all of the capabilities of the<br />
DataPower Integration Appliance with B2B capabilities by providing AS1/AS2/AS3<br />
messaging & trading partner profile management in a high-performance DMZ-ready<br />
appliance.<br />
● WebSphere DataPower Edge Appliance XE82 - Provides an integrated edge-of-network<br />
traffic gateway that plans traffic consolidation, monitoring, management, and acceleration<br />
for web application delivery.<br />
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