This one-day Proof of Technology (PoT) provides a hands-on experience for those needing to understand how DataPower® appliances can help ease and accelerate the deployment of enterprise SOA implementations. The labs demonstrate a broad spectrum of functionality, allowing students to see first hand how DataPower is configured for various security and integration scenarios. Students will gain an understanding of how DataPower appliances fit into network topologies, as well as what functionality the device provides and how it’s configured.

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Optis is very proud to announce that five colleagues are currently implementing and configuring a  WebSphere DataPower XB60 here in Belgium!

The IBM® WebSphere® DataPower B2B Appliance XB60 is IBM’s unique B2B appliance, delivering secure trading partner data integration tracking, routing and security functions in a network device, cutting operational costs and improving performance. The XB60 is a non-disruptive technology that allows organizations to extend their existing B2B implementations and internal integration infrastructure, thus delivering rapid return on investment and reduced total cost of ownership.

IBM® WebSphere® DataPower B2B Appliance XB60 helps empower you to:

• Provide unparalleled performance for B2B transactions
• Reduce IT costs with simplified deployment, configuration, and maintenance
• Connect quickly to your trading partners
• Support B2B governance in the DMZ
• Combine B2B gateway, transformation, and SOA connectivity functions in a single device
• Enhance XML-level protection and Web service access control
• Accelerate XML and Web services processing and expedite SOA deployments
• Eliminate overhead and disruption to existing IT infrastructure

If you want more information about this product, please send an email to info@optis.be

This IBM® Redpaper™ publication gives a broad understanding of the WebSphere DataPower XM70 Low Latency Messaging appliance. After a brief introduction to low latency messaging, various messaging patterns are discussed along with configuration details for implementing each pattern. The book wraps up with a section on troubleshooting and performance monitoring specific to the XM70.
This Redpaper publication is intended for individuals who require a better understanding of low latency messaging and how it is implemented on the DataPower XM70. It is assumed that the reader is familiar with concepts and configuration of DataPower appliances.

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Two articles that shows you how to manage DataPower for high availability in a multi-device environment, including configuration methods and examples using the Web GUI, command-line interface, or XML Management Interface.

1. Article 1
2. Article 2

1. Overview and Getting Started
2. Authentication and Authorization
3. XML Security Guide
4. Management and Governance
5. The XML Management Interface