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Migrating from ESBs to microservices
When should I choose between serverless and microservices?
Serverless and microservices work well together, but they still have their unique qualities. We review their main differences and where one might accomplish goals the other can't. Continue Reading
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
Six ways microservices support digital transformation in business
Microservices architectures can play a key role in enabling digital transformation, especially for organizations seeking to modernize legacy applications and codebases. Continue Reading
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A DevOps tutorial on migrating to microservices
While making the switch to microservices certainly has broad appeal, is your organization ready to make the move? This guide shows DevOps pros what they can expect to encounter. Continue Reading
Middleware-layer performance issues: How to plan and who's in charge
As the nature of software changes, how should organizations think about middleware? A Red Hat expert explains how to maintain performance and who should be in charge of middleware. Continue Reading
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Definitions to Get Started
View All Definitions Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
An enterprise service bus (ESB) is a middleware tool used to distribute work among connected components of an application.Continue Reading
State and threading: Key concepts in a .NET microservices architecture
There are a number of reasons why implementing a .NET microservices architecture presents a challenge. Tom Nolle explains how to marry .NET and microservices.Continue Reading
Microservices and SOA: Making them get along
Enterprises may often be exposed to rhetoric regarding moving away a SOA-based software strategy and adopting a more microservices-focused approach. Whether you see microservices as the next ...Continue Reading
Integration services create new application
Streamlining integration services reduces IT development and opens the door for citizen integrators to roll out new applications.Continue Reading
On SOA infrastructure – Tips from TSSJS presenter Jeff Genender part two
Open source maven Jeff Genender shares his take on SOA infrastructure. He includes message buses, containers, orchestrators and more in his definition.Continue Reading
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Q&A - Enterprise Architect Maja Tibbling - Pt.2: "Infrastructure, SOA and legacy"
We recently discussed role of SOA in cloud computing, infrastructure building, and application modernization with Maja Tibbling, Lead Enterprise Architect at Con-way, Inc.Continue Reading
OSGi Mini Tutorial
It arose as a component standard in the embedded world, now it's poised to join the enterprise. Find the latest OSGi articles, tips, and expert responses with the OSGi mini-guide.Continue Reading
service-component architecture (SCA)
Service-component architecture (SCA) is a group of specifications intended for the development of applications based on service-oriented architecture (SOA), which defines how computing entities interact to perform work for each other... (Continued)Continue Reading
webMethods
webMethods is a company that specializes in business process integration software for the enterprise.Continue Reading
mask
In graphic design, a mask is a tool that allows you to protect a specific area of an image from modification.Continue Reading