Rolando Carrasco – författare

Learn how to successfully implement API management using Oracle''s API Management Solution 12cAbout This Book• Explore the key concepts, goals, and objectives of API Management and learn how to implement it using the Oracle API Management Solution• Understand the concepts and objectives of the Application Service Governance (ASG), along with the governance framework that encompasses people, processes, and technology• Get to grips with API Management readiness assessments, gap analysis, digital reference architecture, and implementation roadmapsWho This Book Is ForThis book is for Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, Technical Architects, and SOA and API consultants who want to successfully implement API Management using the Oracle API Management Solution products.What You Will Learn• Understand how to manage a set of APIs• Discover the differences and similarities between API Management and SOA Governance, and where and how these two disciplines converge into Application Services Governance (ASG)• Grasp information about ASG and how to define an ASG governance framework• Understand the challenges for organizations looking to expose APIs to the external world. Identify common scenarios and how to solve them• Define an Oracle API management deployment topology• Install and configure Oracle API Catalog (OAC), Oracle API Manager (OAPIM), and Oracle API Gateway (OAG)• Learn about API subscriptions and API community management with the OAPIM portal• Implement Oracle API Manager (OAPIM) including creation, publishing, management and deprecation of APIsIn DetailOracle SOA Governance is a comprehensive, service-orientated governance solution that is designed to make the transition to SOA easier. API management is the discipline that governs the software development lifecycle of APIs. It defines the tools and processes needed to build, publish and operate APIs including the management of the community of developers around it.This book illustrates how to successfully implement API Management in your organization. To achieve this, the importance of defining an API management strategy and implementation roadmap so that capabilities are implemented in the right order and timeframes is described.It starts by describing all of the fundamental concepts around API Management and related disciplines such as SOA Governance and DevOps in order to dispel the confusion surrounding these topics.The book then takes you on the journey of implementing API Management, using a realistic case study of an organization that needs an API Management solution. You will start by identifying the key business drivers to implement APIs and then create an API Management strategy and a roadmap to realize this strategy.You''ll then go through a number of use cases, each focused on addressing specific business requirements. These will help you understand each of the Oracle API Management products, how they fit into an overall architecture, and how to implement them.The book concludes by providing some tips and guidelines around defining a deployment topology for the Oracle API Management products and the steps to install them.Style and approachThis book is a comprehensive guide to successfully implementing a complete API Management solution from inception to implementation. The initial chapters introduce you to Oracle SOA Governance and API Management and from there, chapters are mainly hands-on and provide a full step-by-step walkthrough of how to implement the products of the Oracle API management solution to address realistic use cases.

A strategy and implementation guide for building, deploying, and managing APIsKey FeaturesComprehensive, end-to-end guide to business-driven enterprise APIsDistills years of experience with API and microservice strategiesProvides detailed guidance on implementing API-led architectures in any businessBook DescriptionAPIs are the cornerstone of modern, agile enterprise systems. They enable access to enterprise services from a wide variety of devices, act as a platform for innovation, and open completely new revenue streams.Enterprise API Management shows how to define the right architecture, implement the right patterns, and define the right organization model for business-driven APIs.Drawing on his experience of developing API and microservice strategies for some of the world's largest companies, Luis Weir explains how APIs deliver value across an enterprise. The book explores the architectural decisions, implementation patterns, and management practices for successful enterprise APIs, as well as providing clear, actionable advice on choosing and executing the right API strategy in your enterprise.With a relentless focus on creating business value, Luis Weir reveals an effective method for planning, building, and running business products and services with APIs.What you will learnCreate API strategies to deliver business valueMonetize APIs, promoting them through public marketplaces and directoriesDevelop API-led architectures, applying best practice architecture patternsChoose between REST, GraphQL, and gRPC-style API architecturesManage APIs and microservices through the complete life cycleDeploy APIs and business products, as well as Target Operating ModelsLead product-based organizations to embrace DevOps and focus on delivering business capabilitiesWho this book is forArchitects, developers, and technology executives who want to deliver successful API strategies that bring business value.

Work with the newest Oracle API Platform Cloud Service to interface with the increasingly complex array of services your clients want.

About This Book

Understand the architecture and functionality of the new Oracle API Cloud Service PlatformUnderstand typical use cases for the new platform and how it can work for youDesign your own APIs, then deploy and customize your APIsImplement Oauth 2.0 policy and custom policiesMigrate from Oracle 12c solutions to the new Oracle API platform

Who This Book Is For

This book is for all Oracle developers who are working or plan to work with the Oracle API Platform Cloud Service.

What You Will Learn

Get an overview of the Oracle API Cloud Service PlatformSee typical use cases of the Oracle API Cloud Service PlatformDesign your own APIs using ApiaryBuild and run microservicesSet up API gateways with the new API platform from OracleCustomize developer portalsConfiguration managementImplement Oauth 2.0 policiesImplement custom policiesGet a policy SDK overviewTransition from Oracle API Management 12c to the new Oracle API platform

In Detail

Implementing Oracle API Platform Cloud Service moves from theory to practice using the newest Oracle API management platform. This critical new platform for Oracle developers allows you to interface the complex array of services your clients expect in the modern world.

First, you''ll learn about Oracle''s new platform and get an overview of it, then you''ll see a use case showing the functionality and use of this new platform for Oracle customers. Next, you''ll see the power of Apiary and begin designing your own APIs. From there, you''ll build and run microservices and set up the Oracle API gateways.

Moving on, you''ll discover how to customize the developer portal and publish your own APIs. You''ll spend time looking at configuration management on the new platform, and implementing the Oauth 2.0 policy, as well as custom policies. The latest finance modules from Oracle will be examined, with some of the third party alternatives in sight as well.

This broad-scoped book completes your journey with a clear examination of how to transition APIs from Oracle API Management 12c to the new Oracle API Platform, so that you can step into the future confidently.

Style and approach

This book provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of Oracle API development using the new Oracle API Platform Cloud Service. All aspects of the new Oracle API Platform Cloud Service are considered and your practical, working Oracle situations are examined to give you have hands-on experience using the new API platform from Oracle.