Introduction to IBM
Streams
IBM®
Streams is a software platform that enables the development and execution of applications that process
information in data streams. IBM
Streams enables continuous and fast analysis of massive volumes of moving data to help improve the speed
of business insight and decision making.
IBM Streams features and architecture
IBM Streams consists of a programming language, an API, and a runtime system that can run the applications on a single or distributed set of resources.
Securing the IBM Streams environment
Although applications are deployed into production environments with specific recommendations that apply to individual customers, enterprise organizations generally have security policies and procedures that must be met and followed. To meet enterprise requirements, a combination of product and environment configuration is needed. The following sections are some key features that use the standard information security CIA triad.
Considerations for IBM Streams Version 5.2.0
Before you install and use IBM Streams Version 5.2.0 , review these considerations and restrictions about development environments and previous IBM Streams releases.
IBM Streams components
IBM Streams consists of many components such as stream processing applications , instances, and resources.