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WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances are purpose-built, easy-to-deploy network devices that simplify, secure, and accelerate XML and Web services deployments in an SOA.

Updated 18 Nov 2009

WS-Policy security integration between DataPower and WebSphere Application Server
WS-Policy security integration between DataPower and WebSphere Application Server
This article shows you how to configure DataPower and WebSphere Application Server to implement WS-Policy for SOA service governance and single-sign-on between DataPower and an application hosted on WebSphere Application Server.  More

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WebSphere DataPower announcement letters
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WebSphere DataPower XML Accelerator XA35
WebSphere DataPower XML Security Gateway XS40
New! WebSphere DataPower B2B Appliance XB60
New! WebSphere DataPower Low Latency Appliance XM70
WebSphere DataPower Integration Appliance XI50
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Learn how to use WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances as the enforcement point of the WS-Security Policy, and how to offload Web service security policy from WebSphere Application Server to WebSphere DataPower by using the DataPower Policy Framework in the device.
Offload WebSphere Web services security tasks to WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliance, Part 4
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Learn how to manage DataPower for high availability in a multi-device environment, including configuration methods and examples using the command-line interface, Web GUI, or XML Management Interface.
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WebSphere DataPower handbook
This retail book describes the value of SOA appliances and explains how WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances work from network, security, and ESB perspectives. Topics include DataPower installation, configuration, and use as a network device. Use coupon # IBM8196.
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