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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29 Sep 2023
Architecting beyond microservices and monoliths
A recent architectural change tied to Amazon's Prime Video service could help enterprise application teams understand their own microservices vs. monolithic architecture choices. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2023
On-premises data centers play key role in distributed clouds
Enterprise Strategy Group's Scott Sinclair shares survey results on the benefits and challenges of managing distributed clouds. Data centers remain an essential part of the mix. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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13 Apr 2018
An up-close and in-depth look at APM software vendors
Read this in-depth roundup on some of the top APM tools in today's market and what they can provide for root cause analysis, infrastructure monitoring and AI. Continue Reading
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02 Apr 2018
Buy the right APM software with these key features in mind
Compare and evaluate what notable vendors in the APM market offer in terms of monitoring, reporting and analysis capabilities, as well as emerging AI functionalities. Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2018
Microservices challenges include latency, but it can be beat
When working with microservices, latency is the cost. Read about the weak points of microservices and the necessary workarounds to latency and experience issues. Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2018
Developers, prepare for the caveats of serverless frameworks
While serverless has gained the attention of many developers, those that adopt serverless must stay on top of issues that it may bring, including portability challenges. Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2018
Collect and analyze performance data with APM software
Admins must ensure that their applications are performing as expected. APM tools provide the necessary functions to discover and address possibly critical performance issues. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2018
Build consistent, resilient microservices with Kubernetes
A microservices architecture brings many changes to an enterprise IT stack. Kubernetes can help organizations manage, orchestrate and secure container-based microservices. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2018
Why use new lifecycle tools in API management platforms?
Explore how full-lifecycle API management platforms can bring discipline and maturity to enterprise API strategies and end snags in API workflows, versioning, retirement and QA. Continue Reading
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22 Feb 2018
Why deploying APIs on serverless frameworks spurs innovation
Explore why deploying APIs on serverless frameworks can help businesses grow faster and provide innovative services while decreasing developers' workloads and lowering IT costs. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2018
How the use of APIs helps spur business innovation
Change isn't always cheap. However, by taking an API-first approach, businesses can innovate in a safe, effective and low-cost manner. Continue Reading
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26 Jan 2018
API management platform trends to watch in 2018
As major vendors move to acquire and integrate API management platforms, business should get to work crafting a holistic API strategy. Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2018
Understanding the benefits of serverless functions
The use of serverless functions can help developers minimize the time spent managing resources by segmenting third-party dependencies. Zach Flower explains. Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2018
Can containerization tools aid microservices communication?
Containerization tools have taken on a critical role in managing communication between microservices, and two Kubernetes-based tools in particular are getting the job done. Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2018
What does 2018 hold for application containerization?
There was plenty of movement around Kubernetes in 2017, and there seems to be more to come in the year ahead. Twain Taylor makes predictions about container management in 2018. Continue Reading
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30 Oct 2017
The pros and cons of container platforms for portability
Container platforms enable high degrees of portability, but there are some container portability limitations related to persistent storage, different container formats and more. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2017
Test your knowledge of API management tools and techniques
Are you on top of your game when it comes to API management tools, techniques and strategies? This quiz will test your knowledge when it comes to cultivating your API ecosystem. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2017
Comparing containers and VMs for multi-tenant apps
Secure containers is a big concern when comparing virtual machines and containers for multi-tenant apps. Learn what each has to offer and which works best for your organization. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2017
How to manage microservices with a container registry
Container registries will help to compile and store images. Get a better understanding of popular registry products and services. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2017
Application containers offer a new approach to SOA
Traditional SOA and containerized infrastructure share many common goals, but containers offer better efficiency and manageability. How can enterprises bring the two together? Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2016
How to keep things on track when building API portfolios
As important as APIs have become, many still fail to achieve API success by not setting goals properly. Tom Nolle explains why this matters and how to manage an API portfolio. Continue Reading
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14 Apr 2016
Microservices vs. SOA: Quiz yourself on the great debate
Microservices vs. SOA -- who wins? Take this quiz to learn about the critical differences between an SOA-based and microservice-based approach to app development and management. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2015
How to implement dependency injection in existing apps
Adapting an existing app to dependency injection is worth the effort, according to an expert. Follow these tips to make the process go smoothly. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2014
Enterprise design: Is three-tiered architecture still useful?
When dealing with complex systems, an enterprise design that includes a Web services tier that can support different types of devices is a necessity. Continue Reading
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04 Oct 2013
API design: How to properly build an application program interface
Don't let your entire API project go awry. Knowing the applications well is just one way to nail the design and foster developer loyalty. Continue Reading
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21 May 2013
Quiz: How much do you know about NoSQL databases?
Test your NoSQL knowledge with this five-question quiz. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2012
Best practices for solutions architecture
Solutions architecture has gained a reputation for being difficult to define. Even so, best practices unique to solutions architecture have emerged. Continue Reading