Explore the New Features in IBM DataPower 10.6.1!
Following on from the IBM DataPower 10.6 Long Term Support (LTS), we’re thrilled to introduce IBM DataPower 10.6.1, the first Continuous Delivery (CD) release in the 10.6 series. This latest release is packed with features that enhance security and usability. In this blog, we'll dive into the details of these exciting updates.
Enhanced Security for IBM MQ: More Control Over TLS Connectivity
We're excited to announce a new feature that gives you more control over the security of your IBM MQ v9+ queue manager. You can now modify the behavior of Online Certificate Status Protocol (OCSP) and Certificate Revocation List (CRL) checking for Transport Layer Security (TLS) connectivity.
For more information, see Configuring an IBM MQ queue manager.
Enhanced Security for Signing and Verifying Messages
We're excited to introduce support for the sha256-rsa-MGF1 algorithm. This asymmetric algorithm can be used for signing and verifying messages, providing an additional layer of security. The sha256-rsa-MGF1 algorithm is a specific implementation of RSASSA-PSS (RSA Signature Scheme with Appendix - Probabilistic Signature Scheme) that uses the SHA-256 hash function and the MGF1 mask generation function.
With this update, you can now specify the sha256-rsa-MGF1 algorithm when configuring the sign action. This allows you to sign messages with an even higher level of security, and the verify action can verify these signed messages. This enhancement ensures that our customers can meet regulatory requirements.
Add Context to Your Crypto Objects
We've added a Comments property to various crypto objects, including:
- Certificate
- Firewall credentials
- Identification credentials
- Key
- Shared secret key
- Validation credentials
This property allows you to add notes and context to your crypto objects, making it easier to manage and understand your configurations.
Updated Status Providers
We've updated the following status providers to include the Comments property data:
- DNS static hosts status provider and the show static-hosts command
- Routing table status provider and the show route command
These updates provide more detailed information about your configurations, making it easier to troubleshoot and optimize your systems.
Adaptive Mode for Analytics Endpoint
Our new adaptive mode for the analytics endpoint ensures that your analytics records are optimized for memory usage. This feature dynamically controls the maximum size of analytics records, preventing dropped records and out-of-memory states.
Here's how it works:
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Memory State
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Analytics Record Size
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Normal
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Defined maximum record size
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Low
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4 KB
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Out of Memory
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No records queued
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Conclusion
The 10.6.1 release is packed with exciting features that enhance security, and usability. We're committed to continuously improving our products and services to meet your evolving needs. Stay tuned for more updates and announcements!
To learn more about these new features and how to implement them, please refer to our documentation.
We hope you find these updates helpful!