Discover What’s New in IBM DataPower 10.6.0.0

By |Published On: June 18th, 2024|3 min read|

Exploring IBM® DataPower® 10.6.0.0: New Features and Improvements

IBM® DataPower® Gateway 10.6.0.0, released on June 13th, 2024, brings a range of enhancements and new features to improve security, usability, and performance for enterprise-grade API gateway operations. This overview will detail the key updates in DataPower 10.6.0.0, including new features, value and behavioral changes, deprecated features, and security enhancements.

What’s New in DataPower 10.6.0.0

OIDC Authentication for RBM

The new release supports OpenID Connect (OIDC) authentication to RBM, enhancing security by securely connecting to an OIDC identity endpoint to retrieve public keys for validation.

Enhanced GitOps Integration

DataPower 10.6.0.0 introduces improved GitOps integration, allowing users to define and manage GitOps variables, test templates, and view statuses. Additionally, the new gitops-remove-template command enables template removal, simplifying management tasks.

Disable TLS Renegotiation

Administrators can now configure TLS profiles to completely disable TLS renegotiation. This feature bolsters security by eliminating potential renegotiation vulnerabilities.

LDAP Connection Pool Support

The API gateway now supports the configuration of LDAP connection pools, including cache flushing capabilities. This enhancement improves LDAP server interactions and overall performance.

JSONata Function Expansion

Additional JSONata functions from the Date/Time function library are now supported for use in assembly actions, expanding the data manipulation capabilities within DataPower.

API Subscriber Status Enhancements

The API subscriber status now includes information about the action and party that last modified an application or client key, providing better tracking and auditing capabilities.

What’s Changed in DataPower 10.6.0.0 – Value and Behavioral Changes

Library Upgrade for TLS Support

The updated cryptographic library now supports TLS, enhancing security and usability while introducing added complexity that may impact performance. This upgrade is essential for maintaining the latest security posture, including CVE updates.

Password Aliases

The maximum character length for plaintext and encrypted passwords has been increased from 127 to 512 characters, allowing for stronger password policies.

TLS Server Profile Defaults

The default TLS server profile now only supports TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3, with preferred cipher suites ensuring secure connections. IBM recommends using custom TLS profiles for client connections.

Deprecated and Removed Features in DataPower 10.6.0.0

WebGUI Deprecation

The DataPower WebGUI is now deprecated. Upon login, users will default to the new UI and cannot switch back to the WebGUI. For any issues, contacting IBM Support is advised.

Deprecated Features

Certain features have been marked for deprecation and will be removed in future releases. Users should migrate to alternative configurations as soon as possible.

Known Limitations and Restrictions

DataPower 10.6.0.0 has known limitations and restrictions, detailed in the release notes. We encourage you to review these notes to understand the potential impacts on your environments—view release notes.

Compatibility and Installation of DataPower 10.6.0.0

Compatibility

Verify compatibility with API Connect and other IBM products using the Software Product Compatibility Reports (SPCR) website. Generate a requirements report to ensure your environment meets the necessary criteria.

Installation and Upgrade

Detailed instructions for installing and upgrading DataPower Gateway 10.6.0.0 are available in the IBM documentation. Review these guidelines to ensure a smooth upgrade process. Installation and upgrade instructions.

Final Thoughts on IBM DataPower 10.6.0.0

IBM DataPower Gateway 10.6.0.0 is a significant release with numerous new features and enhancements designed to improve security, usability, and performance. From OIDC authentication to enhanced GitOps integration and improved LDAP support, this update offers robust tools to optimize your API gateway operations. For more information on the specifics, the official IBM documentation provides comprehensive details.

Avada Software is here to assist you with the management and monitoring of your DataPower environment. Click here to learn more about how we can help you leverage these updates to their fullest potential.

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