WxConfig NG news
This is the first in a series of posts to inform people about what is happening with WxConfig NG.
Deployment options for webMethods Integration
There are several ways to deploy code to webMethods Integration. Let’s look at how things work under the hood, some common pitfalls, and how you can easily automate things. This knowledge will allow you to deliver more value to projects.
CI/CD for webMethods Integration Server
CI/CD is a great way to deliver better software faster. So many people are interested how to do this with Integration Server. Here are the core points from my perspective that will get you started.
Running webMethods Integration Server in containers
Organizations are moving from traditional deployments to containers and Kubernetes to increase business agility. This article discusses a lot of topics that are relevant to actually reach the goal of faster delivery of value to the business through software. Because if you do it wrong, you just end up with yet another technology stack. And, as always, technology is not your biggest challenge.
Update connection details for JDBC adapter on webMethods Integration Server
Connections to a an external database are mostly environment specific. So they must be adjusted whenever a new instance of Integration Server gets deployed. In some situations that can be done manually, in others automation is mandatory. The tool described here can do this for you and is ideal for use in a container scenario.
WxConfigNG and containers
Integration with containers is one of the main differentiators of WxConfigNG. This includes the development side (incl. migration from traditional VMs) as well as the operations part.
What is WxConfigNG?
Since the announcement of WxConfigNG as the new configuration management system for webMethods Integration Server, there was a lot of interest and many questions. This article will give an overview and more details will come soon.
Coming up: Next generation configuration management for webMethods Integration Server
The successor of WxConfig is about to land. During my time at Software AG I built WxConfig and made it the leading configuration management system for webMethods Integration Server. Now is the time for a new chapter.
Auditing for configuration management
Keeping track of changes is a critical functionality in every configuration management system. Not only for operational reasons, but also because there are legal requirements like SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) that require it. This article looks at different approaches to handle things.
My first experience with configuration management
It is the “early” experiences that often shape us. My first encounter with configuration management was, shall we say, challenging. It is the reason why I have spent so much time on this topic, which is only growing in importance with the Cloud.