Chris Phillips’ Blog - API, Integration and Governance

When working with DataPower, configuring TLS client profiles through the CLI provides a fast and scriptable way to manage SSL/TLS settings for downstream connections. This article demonstrates how to configure TLS client profiles using the DataPower command-line interface, including protocol versions and cipher suite selection.

When building APIs, robust input validation is critical for security, data integrity, and providing clear error messages to API consumers. While API Connect provides built-in validation through OpenAPI schemas, sometimes you need to explan why the validation failed to the consumers. This article demonstrates how to implement custom request body validation using GatewayScript that validates against a JSON schema and returns detailed error messages for each invalid field.

In our previous article on GatewayScript concurrency, we explored how to understand and optimize GatewayScript engine performance. But how do you monitor these engines in real-time without constantly logging into the DataPower CLI?

The answer: DataPower’s REST Management Interface. This powerful API allows you to programmatically query GatewayScript status and build automated monitoring solutions.

Correction - 23/02/2026

When troubleshooting API issues in IBM API Connect, understanding what happened between your gateway and backend services is crucial. API Connect provides detailed backend logging capabilities through its API Event Record fields.