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Strategic Overview of WebSphere Appliances

Redbooks — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Redpaper, published: Thu, 2 Feb 2012

IBM® WebSphere® DataPower® appliances simplify, govern, and optimize the delivery of services and applications and enhance the security of XML and IT services.

IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) 7.5 Performance Tuning and Best Practices

Redbooks — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redpaper, last updated: Fri, 27 Jan 2012

- Learn valuable tips for tuning
- Get the latest best practices
- Try the example settings

This IBM® Redpaper publication was produced by the IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) performance team.

IBM WebSphere Cast Iron Introduction and Technical Overview

Redbooks — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Redpaper, published: Wed, 25 Jan 2012

IBM WebSphere Cast Iron Cloud Integration enables companies to integrate applications, regardless of whether the applications are located on-premise or in public or private clouds.

IBM Workload Deployer: Pattern based application and middleware deployments in a private cloud

Redbooks — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redbook, last updated: Tue, 24 Jan 2012

- Use IBM Image Construction and Composition Tool for customization
- Deploy customized virtual applications to a private cloud
- Deploy customized virtual systems to a private cloud

IBM® Workload Deployer provides a solution to creating, deploying, and managing workloads in an on-premise or private cloud.

IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) 7.5 Performance Tuning and Best Practices

Redbooks — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redpaper, last updated: Tue, 24 Jan 2012

- Learn valuable tips for tuning
- Get the latest best practices
- Try the example settings

This IBM® Redpaper publication was produced by the IBM Business Process Manager (BPM) performance team.

IBM WebSphere Cast Iron Introduction and Technical Overview

Redbooks — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redpaper, last updated: Mon, 23 Jan 2012

IBM WebSphere Cast Iron Cloud Integration enables companies to integrate applications, regardless of whether the applications are located on-premise or in public or private clouds.

IBM WebSphere Cast Iron Introduction and Technical Overview

Redbooks — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redpaper, last updated: Mon, 23 Jan 2012

IBM WebSphere Cast Iron Cloud Integration enables companies to integrate applications, regardless of whether the applications are located on-premise or in public or private clouds.

WebSphere Transaction Cluster Facility

Redbooks — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Redpaper, published: Mon, 23 Jan 2012

- Build optimized and scalable transaction processing solutions
- Understand the limits of the relational model for transaction processing
- Discover the business and IT benefits of IBM WTCF

As with many companies, you likely have an IT environment that includes multiple, diverse technology platforms, applications, and assets.

Getting Started with IBM WebSphere Cast Iron Cloud Integration

Redbooks — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Redbook, published: Wed, 11 Jan 2012

- Learn how to integrate applications, both on-premise and in the cloud
- Learn about WebSphere Cast Iron Integration Solution technology
- Design, build, and manage integration solutions

Cloud computing provides companies with many capabilities to meet their business needs but can also mean that a hybrid architecture is created that includes on-premise systems and the cloud.

Set Up Security and Integration with the DataPower XI50z for zEnterprise

Redbooks — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redbook, published: Tue, 20 Dec 2011

- Bridge the gap between mainframe and distributed with DataPower XI50z
- Learn to implement the zEnterprise ensemble network
- Use XI50z to connect with WMQ, CICS, IMS, and DB2

This IBM® Redbooks® publication discusses the new IBM WebSphere® DataPower® Integration Appliance XI50 for zEnterprise™ that bridges the gap between mainframe and distributed.

Setup Security and Integration with the DataPower XI50z for zEnterprise

Redbooks — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redbook, last updated: Mon, 12 Dec 2011

- DataPower XI50z bridges the gap between mainframe and distributed
- zEnterprise ensemble network implementation
- Use cases connecting XI50z with WMQ, CICS, IMS and DB2

This IBM® Redbooks® publication discusses the new IBM WebSphere DataPower Integration Appliance XI50 for zEnterprise that bridges the gap between mainframe and distributed.

Set Up Security and Integration with the DataPower XI50z for zEnterprise

Redbooks — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redbook, last updated: Mon, 12 Dec 2011

- Bridge the gap between mainframe and distributed with DataPower XI50z
- Learn to implement the zEnterprise ensemble network
- Analyze use cases connecting XI50z with WMQ, CICS, IMS, and DB2

This IBM® Redbooks® publication discusses the new IBM WebSphere® DataPower® Integration Appliance XI50 for zEnterprise™ that bridges the gap between mainframe and distributed.

Integrating WebSphere Commerce with IBM WebSphere DataPower XC10

Redbooks — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redpaper, published: Thu, 8 Dec 2011

Like IBM® WebSphere® eXtreme scale, WebSphere DataPower® XC10 Version 2 provides business and technical benefits to new and existing WebSphere Commerce deployments.

Smarter Cities Series: Understanding the IBM Approach to Energy Innovation

Redbooks — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redpaper, published: Wed, 7 Dec 2011

- Review challenges for the Energy and Utilities industry for the 21st century
- Understand the IBM Solution Architecture for Energy and Utilities (SAFE) framework
- Learn about IBM Energy and Utility solutions

The existing power grid within the United States (US) is nearly 100 years old.

Getting Started with IBM WebSphere Cast Iron Cloud Integration

Redbooks — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redbook, last updated: Sun, 4 Dec 2011

- Learn how to integrate applications, both on-premise and in the cloud
- Learn about WebSphere Cast Iron Integration Solution technology
- Design, build, and manage integration solutions

Cloud computing provides companies with many capabilities to meet their business needs but can also mean that a hybrid architecture is created that includes on-premise systems and the cloud.

Integrating WebSphere Portal with DataPower XC10

Redbooks — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redpaper, published: Wed, 23 Nov 2011

IBM® offers two elastic caching options: IBM WebSphere® eXtreme Scale and the IBM WebSphere DataPower® XC10 appliance.

WebSphere Application Server V8: Administration and Configuration Guide

Redbooks — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redbook, published: Tue, 22 Nov 2011

- Learn about WebSphere Application Server V8
- Configure and administer a WebSphere system
- Deploy applications in a WebSphere environment

This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides system administrators and developers with the knowledge to configure an IBM WebSphere® Application Server Version 8 runtime environment, to package and deploy applications, and to perform ongoing management of the WebSphere environment.

Integrating WebSphere Commerce with IBM WebSphere DataPower XC10

Redbooks — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redpaper, last updated: Mon, 14 Nov 2011

Similar to WebSphere eXtreme scale, IBM WebSphere DataPower XC10 Version 2 provides business and technical benefits to new and existing WebSphere Commerce deployments.

Integrating WebSphere Portal with DataPower XC10

Redbooks — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redpaper, last updated: Mon, 14 Nov 2011

IBM offers two elastic caching options – IBM Websphere eXtreme Scale and the IBM Websphere DataPower XC10 appliance.

Integrating WebSphere Commerce with IBM WebSphere DataPower XC10

Redbooks — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redpaper, last updated: Mon, 14 Nov 2011

Like IBM® WebSphere® eXtreme scale, WebSphere DataPower® XC10 Version 2 provides business and technical benefits to new and existing WebSphere Commerce deployments.

Virtualization with IBM Workload Deployer: Designing and Deploying Virtual Systems

Redbooks — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redbook, published: Thu, 10 Nov 2011

- Deploy highly customized virtual systems to a private cloud
- Use Rational Automation Framework for WebSphere for customization
- Discover tools that complement the IBM Workload Deployer

The IBM® Workload Deployer appliance provides a solid foundation for private cloud strategy, enabling the rapid adoption and deployment of both infrastructure and platform as a Service offering.

Virtualization with IBM Workload Deployer: Designing and Deploying Virtual Systems

Redbooks — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redbook, last updated: Thu, 10 Nov 2011

- Deploy highly customized virtual systems to a private cloud
- Use Rational Automation Framework for WebSphere for customization
- Discover tools that complement the IBM Workload Deployer

The IBM® Workload Deployer appliance provides a solid foundation for private cloud strategy, enabling the rapid adoption and deployment of both infrastructure and platform as a Service offerings.

IBM Business Process Manager V7.5 Production Topologies

Redbooks — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redbook, published: Fri, 28 Oct 2011

- Build and extend IBM Business Process Manager Advanced topologies
- Integrate IBM Business Monitor
- Learn by example with practical scenarios

This IBM® Redbooks® publication describes how to build production topologies for IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V7.5.

Value Realization from Efficient Software Deployment

Redbooks — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redbook, published: Fri, 21 Oct 2011

- Value realization
- Methods, tools, and assets
- Best practices

Many companies have a complex process for purchasing software that is required by IT projects, or better, by the business.

IBM Business Process Manager V7.5 Production Topologies

Redbooks — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redbook, last updated: Thu, 20 Oct 2011

- Build and extend IBM Business Process Manager Advanced topologies
- Integrate IBM Business Monitor
- Learn by example with practical scenarios

This IBM Redbooks publication describes how to build production topologies for IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V7.5.

WebSphere Application Server V8 Administration and Configuration Guide

Redbooks — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redbook, last updated: Tue, 18 Oct 2011

- Learn about WebSphere Application Server V8
- Configure and Administer a WebSphere System
- Deploy Applications

This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides system administrators and developers with the knowledge to configure a WebSphere® Application Server V8 runtime environment, to package and deploy applications, and to perform ongoing management of the WebSphere environment.

WebSphere Application Server V8: Administration and Configuration Guide

Redbooks — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redbook, last updated: Tue, 18 Oct 2011

- Learn about WebSphere Application Server V8
- Configure and administer a WebSphere system
- Deploy applications

WebSphere Virtualization with the IBM Workload Deployer

Redbooks — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redbook, last updated: Fri, 14 Oct 2011

- Deploy highly customized virtual systems to a private cloud
- Use Rational Automation Framework for WebSphere for customization
- Discover tools that complement the IBM Workload Deployer

The IBM® Workload Deployer appliance provides a solid foundation for private cloud strategy, enabling the rapid adoption and deployment of both infrastructure and platform as a Service offerings.

Virtualization with IBM Workload Deployer, Designing and Deploying Virtual Systems

Redbooks — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redbook, last updated: Fri, 14 Oct 2011

- Deploy highly customized virtual systems to a private cloud
- Use Rational Automation Framework for WebSphere for customization
- Discover tools that complement the IBM Workload Deployer

The IBM® Workload Deployer appliance provides a solid foundation for private cloud strategy, enabling the rapid adoption and deployment of both infrastructure and platform as a Service offerings.

Building a Service Versioning Gateway with WebSphere ESB and WebSphere Service Registry and Repository V7.5

Redbooks — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redpaper, published: Thu, 29 Sep 2011

This IBM® Redpaper™ introduces a Service Versioning Gateway.

Scaling BPM Adoption from Project to Program with IBM Business Process Manager

Redbooks — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redbook, published: Thu, 15 Sep 2011

- Embrace process awareness as your roadmap for change
- Design robust business processes that scale with your needs
- Succeed with prescriptive methods and guidelines

Your first Business Process Management (BPM) project is a crucial first step on your BPM journey.

Smart SOA Connectivity Patterns: Unleash the Power of WebSphere Connectivity Portfolio

Redbooks — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redbook, published: Wed, 7 Sep 2011

- Learn how to unleash the power of WebSphere Connectivity Portfolio
- Experiment with real-life scenarios within the business context
- Understand the Smart SOA connectivity patterns

This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides you with a path to demystify the complexity of adopting a service-oriented architecture (SOA) approach to integrating applications and services.

Smart SOA Connectivity Patterns: Unleash the Power of IBM WebSphere Connectivity Portfolio

Redbooks — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redbook, published: Wed, 7 Sep 2011

- Learn how to unleash the power of WebSphere Connectivity Portfolio
- Experiment with real-life scenarios within the business context
- Understand the Smart SOA connectivity patterns

This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides you with a path to demystify the complexity of adopting a service-oriented architecture (SOA) approach to integrating applications and services.

IBM Sterling Solutions for Commerce

Redbooks — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redpaper, published: Wed, 31 Aug 2011

This IBM Redpaper describes IBM Sterling Solutions for Commerce and provides a business process example to illustrate how the fully integrated solution can help companies in obtaining cross-channel excellence.

IBM WebSphere Application Server V8 Concepts, Planning, and Design Guide

Redbooks — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redbook, published: Mon, 29 Aug 2011

- Includes details about end-to-end planning for WebSphere implementations
- Defines WebSphere concepts and preferred practices
- Addresses distributed and z/OS platforms

This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides information about the concepts, planning, and design of IBM WebSphere® Application Server V8 environments.

WebSphere Virtualization with IBM Workload Deployer

Redbooks — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redbook, last updated: Thu, 18 Aug 2011

- Deploy highly customized virtual systems to a private cloud
- Use Rational Automation Framework for WebSphere for customization
- Discover tools that complement the IBM Workload Deployer

The IBM® Workload Deployer appliance provides a solid foundation for private cloud strategy, enabling the rapid adoption and deployment of both Infrastructure and Platform as a Service offerings.

Smart SOA Solutions with WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus Registry Edition V7.5

Redbooks — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redbook, published: Wed, 17 Aug 2011

- Discover the advantages of integrating a service registry with an ESB
- Explore how to register services and implement mediations
- Learn by example with practical scenarios

This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides you with a technical overview of IBM WebSphere® Enterprise Service Bus Registry Edition V7.5.

WebSphere MQ Low Latency Messaging in Financial Exchanges

Redbooks — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redpaper, published: Sun, 14 Aug 2011

- Ultra high-speed and low latency messaging among critical components
- High availability for components found in a financial exchange
- Persistent messages, events with Coordination Manager

This IBM® Redpaper™ publication demonstrates the application of WebSphere® MQ Low Latency Messaging in financial exchanges and brokerages to facilitate ultra high-speed and low latency messaging among critical components such as order entry gateways and matching engines in a highly available fashion.

IBM Sterling Solutions for Commerce

Redbooks — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redpaper, last updated: Wed, 10 Aug 2011

WebSphere eXtreme Scale Best Practices for Operation and Management

Redbooks — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redbook, published: Wed, 10 Aug 2011

- Tips for capacity planning
- Leading practices for operations
- Grid configuration

This IBM® Redbooks® publication contains a summary of the leading practices for implementing and managing a WebSphere® eXtreme Scale installation.

WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Technical Overiew

Redbooks — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redpaper, published: Fri, 5 Aug 2011

IBM WebSphere® Application Server is the implementation by IBM® of the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) platform.

WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Technical Overview

Redbooks — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redpaper, published: Fri, 5 Aug 2011

IBM WebSphere® Application Server is the implementation by IBM® of the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) platform.

WebSphere Application Server V8.0: Technical Overiew

Redbooks — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redpaper, last updated: Fri, 22 Jul 2011

WebSphere® Application Server is the implementation by IBM® of the Java™ Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE™ ) platform.

WebSphere Application Server V8.0 Technical Overiew

Redbooks — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redpaper, last updated: Fri, 22 Jul 2011

IBM WebSphere® Application Server is the implementation by IBM® of the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) platform.

WebSphere eXtreme Scale Best Practices for Operation and Management

Redbooks — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redbook, last updated: Thu, 21 Jul 2011

- Tips for capacity planning
- Leading practices for operations
- Grid configuration

This IBM® Redbooks® publication contains a summary of the leading practices for implementing and managing a WebSphere eXtreme Scale installation.

Proven Practices for Enhancing Performance: A Q & A for IBM WebSphere ILOG BRMS 7.1

Redbooks — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Redpaper, published: Thu, 21 Jul 2011

You must consider many aspects when addressing performance questions for a Business Rule Management System (BRMS).

WebSphere Application Server V8 Concepts, Planning and Design Guide

Redbooks — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redbook, last updated: Wed, 20 Jul 2011

- Discusses end-to-end planning for WebSphere implementations
- Defines WebSphere concepts and best practices
- Addresses distributed and z/OS platforms

This IBM® Redbooks® publication discusses the concepts, planning, and design of WebSphere® Application Server V8.0 environments.

IBM WebSphere Application Server V8 Concepts, Planning, and Design Guide

Redbooks — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redbook, last updated: Wed, 20 Jul 2011

- Includes details about end-to-end planning for WebSphere implementations
- Defines WebSphere concepts and preferred practices
- Addresses distributed and z/OS platforms

This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides information about the concepts, planning, and design of IBM WebSphere® Application Server V8 environments.

IBM WebSphere Application Server V8 Concepts, Planning, and Design Guide

Redbooks — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redbook, last updated: Wed, 20 Jul 2011

- Includes details about end-to-end planning for WebSphere implementations
- Defines WebSphere concepts and preferred practices
- Addresses distributed and z/OS platforms

This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides information about the concepts, planning, and design of IBM WebSphere® Application Server V8 environments.

Smart SOA Solutions with WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus Registry Edition V7.5

Redbooks — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Draft Redbook, last updated: Tue, 19 Jul 2011

- Discover the advantages of integrating a service registry with an ESB
- Explore how to register services and implement mediations
- Learn by example with practical scenarios

This IBM Redbooks publication provides a technical overview of WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus Registry Edition V7.5.