Enterprise architecture management
As the direct connection between business-side and software-side concerns become stronger and more apparent, software architects and the choices they make are more in the spotlight than ever. Learn about the underlying details of large-scale enterprise architecture management, including how to build for resiliency and techniques to implement new design patterns.
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10 Apr 2025
Using AI and machine learning for APM
Discover how organizations can streamline operations and improve operational analytics by using AI and machine learning in their application performance monitoring environments. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Apr 2025
Explore these 7 popular API gateway tools
Plenty of vendors have jumped on the API gateway trend, which can make it difficult to choose the right one for you. We examine the key features of seven popular gateway tools. Continue Reading
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Opinion
01 Feb 2021
Microservices design patterns and tools to watch in 2021
Building upon years of momentum, architects are well in the swing of transitioning from the monolith to microservices. Here are three of the top trends they'll face in 2021. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Dec 2020
Enterprise application trends that will impact 2021
The past year evoked a wave of new software needs, especially in the wake of COVID-19 and increased needs for availability. Here are some 2020 trends that will take shape in 2021. Continue Reading
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News
24 Dec 2020
Enterprise architecture tools could be acquisition targets
Avolution, Bizzdesign, Mega and Software AG tools lead the Gartner Magic Quadrant on enterprise architecture, but analysts see big players in neighboring markets joining the fray. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Dec 2020
COVID-19 drives, informs low-code/no-code movement
Low-code/no-code application development platforms got a boost from the COVID-19 pandemic. Going forward, enterprises must focus on scalability and integration. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2020
The CAP theorem, and how it applies to microservices
Learn the fundamentals of the CAP theorem, how it comes into play with microservices and what it means for your distributed architecture design choices. Continue Reading
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04 Dec 2020
Using the saga design pattern for microservices transactions
We explore how the saga design pattern can support complex, long-term business processes and provide reliable rollback mechanisms for multistep transaction failures. Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2020
The vicious cycle of circular dependencies in microservices
Modular design is impossible so long as circular dependencies lurk in your architecture. So how can you break problematic coupling between otherwise-independent components? Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2020
Understanding the modular monolith and its ideal use cases
While it isn't always the right fit, a modular monolith can often provide a happy medium between the simplicity of a traditional monolith and the complexity of microservices. Continue Reading
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News
20 Oct 2020
Enterprise architecture tools add pandemic-related updates
The COVID-19 pandemic spurs vendors of enterprise architecture products to add new online and mobile capabilities and promote business functionality to address changing customer needs. Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2020
New LeanIX EA module can ease linking IT to business goals
LeanIX's new Business Transformation Management module tries to simplify planning through its 'GitHub for IT architecture' approach and Apple Time Machine-like visualization tool. Continue Reading
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News
30 Sep 2020
The Open Group finalizes Open Agile Architecture standard
The Open Group published a new standard to provide guidance and best practices for enterprise architects transitioning to Agile methodologies for digital transformation. Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2020
Learn the benefits of microservices orchestration
Orchestration plays a vital role in a microservices architecture, especially when it comes to communication, workload management and architecture readability. Continue Reading
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27 Aug 2020
A primer on the clean architecture pattern and its principles
Stability is a crucial aspect of application architecture. Learn how clean architecture can straighten out your dependencies and make an app that is built to last. Continue Reading
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News
20 Aug 2020
Snyk, Accurics secure infrastructure as code
Snyk has introduced a new tool to help developers secure their infrastructure-as-code configurations. Accurics also upgraded its infrastructure-as-code security tool. Continue Reading
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19 Aug 2020
Orchestration vs. choreography in microservices architecture
Orchestration and choreography are related, but they each have their own role to play. Get to know the basics of these service call approaches, including the use cases for each. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Aug 2020
Application architecture changes force IT to adjust focus
IT teams should focus on developer needs to control security and cost management and prevent vendor lock-in as businesses demand faster application turnaround, a consultant advises. Continue Reading
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News
17 Aug 2020
Mirantis buys Lens Kubernetes IDE to reach developers
With the Lens Kubernetes IDE in hand, Mirantis wants to connect directly to a developer base that is becoming more influential in the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Aug 2020
Styles, protocols and methods of microservices communication
As application architectures grow in complexity, messaging must become a priority. Review the two types of microservices communication and the primary protocols involved. Continue Reading
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03 Aug 2020
Decomposing a monolithic database for microservices
When breaking up a monolith, it's critical to decompose your database alongside your new distributed services. We explore how to do this and avoid creating a distributed monolith. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2020
Navigate service discovery in a microservices architecture
Microservices move rapidly, making streamlined service discovery a must. Learn more about the specific types of discovery approaches and how to determine a strategy. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jun 2020
A five-point primer on event-driven design
More apps are moving away from request-driven models in favor of event-driven architecture. But are you ready for this design? Find out with these five quick tips. Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2020
An enterprise architect's guide to the data modeling process
As volumes of both business and application data grow, organizations need a strict, three-phase data modeling process that keeps that data contained and manageable. Continue Reading
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21 May 2020
3 lessons microservices developers can learn from SOA
Microservices developers can learn from past SOA mistakes to build more resilient and high-performance applications today. Take a look at three major lessons for microservices projects. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 May 2020
How to fuse domain-driven design and microservices
Domain-driven design helps organizations create business capabilities with the architecture that microservices need. Here's how to merge DDD into your development process. Continue Reading
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23 Apr 2020
4 microservices antipatterns that ruin migration
A migration to microservices can quickly lead to a chaotic heap of overly-coupled modules and fragile code. Here are the most critical microservices antipatterns to avoid. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Apr 2020
5 core components of microservices architecture
Before you build a microservices application, take a closer look at the components of the architecture and their capabilities. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Mar 2020
How to plan and execute a migration to microservices
Ready for a migration to microservices? Here are the steps your development team can take to gradually transition your existing monolithic applications. Continue Reading
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30 Mar 2020
The 3 tenets of microservice messaging patterns
In a microservices architecture, there's no question that it's tricky to ensure effective service communication. Review these three tenets of microservice messaging patterns. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2020
Get started with a hybrid microservices model
Enterprises don't always have to choose between a microservices and monolithic architecture -- take a hybrid approach to experience the best of both worlds. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2020
4 trends for Kubernetes cloud-native teams to watch in 2020
Today's software architectural landscape seems to change like the weather. Stay ahead of the curve with these cloud-related trends, including GitOps and service meshes. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2020
What is a microkernel architecture, and is it right for you?
Apps aren't limited to monolith and microservices architecture. Discover the benefits of a microkernel, common plugins and the apps best suited for this type of architecture. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Mar 2020
Break monoliths into microservices with 3 steps
To decompose a monolith into microservices, you could take the application offline or halt all updates and rewrite everything. Or you could follow this practical approach. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jan 2020
Experts explain how AWS Lambda works internally
AWS Lambda introduces its fair share of benefits and problems. In case you missed it, here are three expert tips to help serverless functions find a comfortable place within your software systems. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jan 2020
Follow these 10 fundamental microservices design principles
The right design principles enable microservices adopters to build an application from autonomous, cohesive components that can scale seamlessly. Here are 10 to follow. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Jan 2020
3 event sourcing patterns that ease app processing
Examine the pros and cons of three event sourcing patterns that solve certain problems but can introduce new ones in an event-driven architecture. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Dec 2019
How to tackle 5 common event bus pattern problems
The event bus pattern has quickly become a necessity, but it's not a free ride. Here are five common problems you'll face when you rely on an event bus. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Dec 2019
Vendors make a splash in 2019 service mesh implementation rush
There was a surge of service mesh options that hit the market in 2019, and two significant events helped shape its outcome. Expect to see Envoy and Istio steal the stage in 2020. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Dec 2019
How to test microservices for functionality and compliance
If you're new to microservices testing practices, understand that traditional techniques won't work anymore. We examine how to approach four critical microservices tests. Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2019
An introduction to combining CQRS and event sourcing
Combining CQRS and event sourcing is a powerful way to maintain data speed and consistency for web-scale applications. Learn about the pros and cons of pairing these two processes. Continue Reading
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Opinion
05 Nov 2019
What should we make of ESB architecture in a distributed world?
Did microservices really kill the ESB? Or could it be that the push to asynchronous communication only makes application architects need centralized management more than ever? Continue Reading
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Answer
31 Oct 2019
What are the benefits of event-driven architecture patterns?
See how event-driven architecture patterns can set up an enterprise application for adaptability in a way that monolithic architectures can't. Continue Reading
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Opinion
22 Oct 2019
The best Agile architects write code
To be a better software architect, brush up on programming skills and write code. See how Agile architects help developers and make projects better when they dabble in coding. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Oct 2019
Compare microservices deployment patterns for best strategy
To solve pesky deployment woes, match your app to a microservices deployment pattern, like single service instance per host, multiple service instances per host or even serverless. Continue Reading
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27 Sep 2019
Choose an event-processing architecture for an application
Sift through the state control methods that exist for event-driven applications and see which architecture type is the best fit. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2019
Unravel asynchronous inter-service communication in microservices
See why microservices need to communicate with each other asynchronously. Then, see how to surmount the challenges of inter-service communication in microservices architecture. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Sep 2019
Container image size makes a difference
IT teams ready to embark on container deployment should look closely at how developers break down and package application components. Little details will be important. Continue Reading
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Quiz
11 Sep 2019
Challenge your wits on stateful and stateless concepts
It's essential to understand the differences between stateful and stateless application characteristics, especially as distributed architectures grow in popularity. Test your knowledge on state concepts with this quiz. Continue Reading
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Infographic
29 Aug 2019
Serverless architecture diagram shows a new side of server-side
Examine this serverless architecture diagram to see how development processes and the lifecycle of code differs from traditional server- and client-side development. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Aug 2019
Match market shifts with a lightweight enterprise architecture
Lightweight EA can streamline and refine how IT software meets business needs. See which lightweight EA toolkit route fits your team: one focused on an EA model or workflows. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Aug 2019
ICYMI: How to select and manage serverless APIs effectively
Explore how API selection and API management in a serverless architecture can make all the difference between getting results and having your project fall flat. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Aug 2019
Implement and manage an event-driven microservices architecture
Learn the basics of event-driven architecture as they apply to microservices, with the help of real-world examples and three main architecture patterns. Continue Reading
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22 Aug 2019
Serverless testing in CI eliminates surprises in production
Writing in a functional language without intuitive unit test coverage? Don't have control over resources or scaling? Here's how to make serverless testing work anyway. Continue Reading
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Answer
30 Jul 2019
Why would I use Micronaut framework instead of Java?
Micronaut is JVM-based, so what does it bring to application development and test that the Java framework doesn't already address? Continue Reading
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29 Jul 2019
The essentials of refactoring a monolith to microservices
Enterprise apps are complex, long-lived and vital to the business. In short, they're excruciatingly difficult to modernize. If you address these prerequisites, it will hurt less. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Jul 2019
How to design APIs for hybrid cloud architecture
Hybrid cloud is complex, particularly because it's the application -- not the server -- that manages API flows. Review some strategies for API management in a hybrid scenario. Continue Reading
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25 Jul 2019
A serverless architecture tutorial for development teams
Still emerging serverless technology offers some big advantages for development teams. This serverless architecture tutorial can help clarify the basics on where to start. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2019
Pivotal tools aim to ease Kubernetes complexity for developers
Pivotal has released several tools to help developers and operators address Kubernetes complexity, as enterprises increasingly adopt the popular container orchestration system. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Jul 2019
Prepare to face these 4 common challenges with microservices
The benefits of microservices come with a cost. Review four common ways breaking up a monolith can actually complicate routine application development and management tasks. Continue Reading
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Feature
02 Jul 2019
Enterprise architect role is more about business than ever
Today's enterprise architects are more than just top-tier developers. Just like CIOs, they're expected to sit at the C-level table and shape business strategy. Continue Reading
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22 May 2019
4 fundamental practices for serverless architecture security
Are you ready for serverless security? Learn about four critical planning considerations software teams need to focus on if they plan to adopt serverless. Continue Reading
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03 May 2019
ICYMI: 6 tips to master Kubernetes performance and management
The more skilled the team, the better a Kubernetes implementation can be. Learn how to get the most out of service discovery, infrastructure management, CI and more. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2019
What does it mean to be an enterprise API management architect?
APIs can't be taken lightly, and that means the API architect's job is essential. Learn about essential API architect responsibilities and how organizations can make the most of APIs. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Apr 2019
The value of APIs and microservices gateway tools
Make API gateways actually work for you. To deliver the right applications to the right places, you'll need a management layer that ties everything together. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2019
How API gateways work -- and why you need them
Learn the essentials of both API gateways and API design. Then, grasp how to use them to modernize monolithic apps and facilitate cloud-native microservices. Continue Reading
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Quiz
06 Mar 2019
Quick quiz on creating APIs and managing APIs
API management and development processes are complicated, and developers need to know their way around many types of APIs. Prove what you know about creating APIs and managing them. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Feb 2019
Three keys to cloud API management success
Document and authenticate your way to API management success. Here are key elements of a sensible strategy to help you get the benefits of APIs without the headaches. Continue Reading
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19 Feb 2019
How shared Lambda functions help microservices access control
Shared Lambda functions can help combat error message issues that arise when developers create custom authentication and authorization for microservices. Here's how they work. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2019
How Google Cloud Build helps microservices build automation
Google Cloud Build has the potential to play a valuable and reliable role in CI/CD pipelines for microservices development. Learn how Cloud Build can help. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2019
Monolith to microservices case study proves maintainability matters
See how microservices have changed one retail rewards tech company's development team makeup as it worked to leave monolithic apps behind. Continue Reading
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Guide
28 Jan 2019
An architect's guide to microservices security
Whether you're new to distributed architecture or well underway with deployment, this guide on microservices security covers the basics through advanced tooling and strategies. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Dec 2018
Combining serverless and microservices has its benefits
Uncover the advantages that result from coupling serverless with microservices, and see how cloud providers prepare for customers to use these technologies together. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Dec 2018
To address microservices issues, turn to OOP principles
Developers may graduate to microservices from object-oriented programming, but the fundamental principles of OOP still apply, even if the techniques have changed. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Nov 2018
How to use microservices to manage serverless APIs
Monolithic applications may be a little bit heavy for development of serverless APIs, but microservices can make all the difference. Here's how to make it work. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Nov 2018
What to look for in an API development SaaS platform
Not all SaaS API development platforms are made the same. Learn about the fundamental capabilities that API SaaS tools should provide and discover some popular options. Continue Reading
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Answer
13 Nov 2018
Should I use in-house or SaaS tools to develop APIs?
It's perfectly viable to approach API development using either in-house or SaaS-provided tooling, but each path has its place. Learn how to choose between these two methods. Continue Reading
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Answer
12 Nov 2018
Should I use tools that support the OpenAPI Specification?
Thinking about applying the OpenAPI Specification to API development? Analyze OpenAPI's automation and standardization benefits and see if it will ease your API design difficulties. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Nov 2018
5 fundamental steps of managing APIs
API management is undeniably essential, but it requires a comprehensive plan. Here are the five steps of an API management strategy and advice on how to complete each one. Continue Reading
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Quiz
31 Oct 2018
Test yourself on the challenges of microservices security
Think you know what complicates microservices security and what precautions to take to maximize protection? Challenge yourself, and take this quiz to find out. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Oct 2018
A quick primer on microservices load balancing
Work distribution in microservices is tricky; without the right strategy, you risk that workloads won't scale effectively. Here's how to nail down load balancing for microservices. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Oct 2018
How to make automation part of your microservices security
It's not ideal to manually test and secure a microservices environment. Consider automation tools when you need to fortify your microservices security plan. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Oct 2018
5 basic SOA principles that still apply to microservices
Microservices often replace SOA, but these two architecture styles are still similar. Here are five basic SOA principles that never went away. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Oct 2018
5 critical components of a microservices security plan
Microservices have introduced a wave of security complexity. Before you run containerized microservices in production, carefully review these five critical security practices. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Sep 2018
How to manage distributed apps built on microservices
Distributed applications can clearly benefit from the architectural benefits of microservices, but that has traditionally come with certain drawbacks. Discover how it's become easier to manage distributed applications built on microservices due to advancements in container technology. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Sep 2018
How to move beyond REST for microservices communication
Despite its popularity, REST isn't always the best protocol for microservices communication. There are other options that may be a better fit. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Aug 2018
Open source microservices management trends alter software delivery
Open source trends and projects have shaken up the software delivery landscape by aiming to run and manage microservices in cloud-native environments. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Aug 2018
Blockchain-microservices pairing not an enterprise reality yet
Despite some specific use cases, experts don't expect to see many enterprises combine blockchain and microservices -- at least, not yet. Continue Reading
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News
08 Aug 2018
How API-based integration dissolves SaaS connectivity limits
Oracle's vice president of integration, Vikas Anand, explains how SaaS app silos occur, drivers for API integration adoption and how DevOps can avoid integration project obstacles. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Aug 2018
Kubernetes service discovery tactics boost microservices
Customize or automate a containerized application's service discovery exactly to your preference by mastering a collection of Kubernetes features. Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2018
Manage APIs with connectivity-led strategy to cure data access woes
MuleSoft founder and VP Ross Mason discusses API-led connectivity as a linchpin in an enterprise API strategy to dissolve data silos and speed adoption of new apps, such as AI and FaaS. Continue Reading
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News
31 Jul 2018
Apache OpenWhisk vulnerability targets IBM Cloud Functions
A recently discovered security vulnerability in Apache OpenWhisk zeroes in on IBM Cloud Functions and other commercial products based on the open source serverless platform. Continue Reading
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20 Jul 2018
How to build a layered approach to security in microservices
Make your microservices-based app as secure as possible by adopting an in-depth, layered security strategy because no single traditional approach can reliably do the job. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jun 2018
Jitterbit Harmony update brings API management to iPaaS
The Summer '18 release of Jitterbit's Harmony iPaaS platform adds API management and over 500 self-service recipes for easy SaaS-to-SaaS app integration. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jun 2018
The fundamental elements of security in microservices
No one-size-fits-all method exists to defend microservices apps, but you can be confident in your security by adopting specific strategies that thrive in a microservices setting. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jun 2018
How to adapt API management for serverless architecture
It's critical to understand what will happen to legacy APIs when you transition to a serverless architecture. Discover how to properly adapt API management for this new paradigm. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 May 2018
Integration drives Red Hat 3scale API Management platform roadmap
Red Hat's Steve Willmott discusses the evolution of 3scale and gives advice for organizations looking to prepare for the future of API management. Continue Reading
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Quiz
15 May 2018
A brain teaser to plan for, design and manage APIs
As organizations shift toward the use of distributed architectures, an increased use of APIs is bound to follow. Take this quiz and test your knowledge on how to plan, design and manage APIs. Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2018
Red Hat 3scale 2.2 aligns API management, open source drive
Red Hat recently previewed features for its on-premises API management product, 3scale 2.2, as well as a management initiative that fosters automation. Continue Reading
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Buyer's Guide
01 May 2018
Assess and select the right application monitoring tools
Select the most effective APM platform for your application environment by examining what leading vendors offer for monitoring, reporting and analysis features. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Apr 2018
The fundamental differences between microservices and SOA
Microservices are all the rage, but those still used to SOA may feel a little left behind. Discover what SOA developers need to know about microservices and how to make the switch. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Apr 2018
How proper networking supports microservices security
Security shouldn't be an afterthought when it comes to microservices. Learn about the challenges of microservices security and how strong network management can help. Continue Reading