API lifecycle management, gateway technology, developer portal, analytics, financial-grade security, compliance tooling, and integration with Red Hat's broader middleware solutions for banking.
Systems for developing, managing, securing, and monitoring APIs that connect banking systems internally and with external partners.
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OAuth 2.0 Support Ability to use OAuth 2.0 protocol for secure authorization. |
3scale supports OAuth 2.0 for secure authorization as per Red Hat's documentation and open banking requirements. | |
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API Key Management Supports creation, issuance, and life-cycle management of API keys. |
API key management is a core feature of 3scale's API gateway and developer portal. | |
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IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting Enable or restrict API access based on user IP addresses. |
IP whitelisting/blacklisting is available in 3scale's API gateway policies. | |
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Rate Limiting Limits the number of requests a client can make to avoid abuse. |
Rate limiting is part of 3scale's standard traffic-management features. | |
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Throttling Ability to control bandwidth and request frequency. |
Throttling can be configured on most 3scale plans. | |
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Data Encryption Supports encryption of data in transit and at rest (e.g., TLS, HTTPS). |
3scale supports TLS/HTTPS and data encryption at rest and in transit. | |
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JWT (JSON Web Token) Validation Capability to validate JWTs for API access management. |
Supports JWT validation as part of its API security capabilities. | |
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Audit Trails Tracks and stores all API access and activity logs for compliance and debugging. |
Audit trails are available through API access logs and integrated analytics. | |
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DDoS Protection Protection mechanisms against Distributed Denial of Service attacks. |
Provides DDoS protection via gateway rate limiting, throttling, and integration with partner solutions. | |
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Mutual TLS (mTLS) Supports mutual TLS authentication to secure API connections. |
No information available | |
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Access Control Lists (ACLs) Ability to define detailed access permissions for API consumers. |
Supports access control policies and detailed API access permissions (ACLs). | |
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Security Patch Management Automated updates for emerging threats and vulnerabilities. |
Regular security patching and vulnerability management are part of Red Hat's enterprise offering. | |
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Regulatory Compliance Certifications Supports and maintains compliance (e.g., PCI DSS, PSD2, GDPR) for financial data and operations. |
Red Hat 3scale is marketed as supporting PCI DSS, PSD2, and GDPR for regulated industries like banking. |
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Request Routing Routes incoming API requests to appropriate backend services. |
Supports API request routing to different backend services. | |
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API Aggregation Combines multiple API calls into a single request/response. |
API aggregation is possible with custom policies and gateway extensions. | |
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Caching Caches API responses to reduce backend load and latency. |
Caching is configurable in 3scale's API gateway. | |
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Load Balancing Distributes incoming API traffic among multiple backends. |
Supports load balancing through gateway features and integration with infrastructure load balancers. | |
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Protocol Transformation Converts between different protocols (e.g., REST, SOAP, gRPC). |
Protocol transformation (SOAP/REST/others) possible via integration and extensions. | |
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Content-Based Routing Routes requests based on content type or header values. |
No information available | |
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URL Rewriting Ability to rewrite request URLs on the fly for routing efficiency. |
No information available | |
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Failover Support Automatic rerouting of traffic in case of backend failure. |
Failover support is provided via gateway clustering and cloud/HA architecture. | |
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Timeout Configuration Customizable timeouts for upstream requests. |
Timeout configurations are exposed in policy and gateway settings. | |
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API Mocking Ability to simulate API responses during development and testing. |
API mocking supported via plugin or developer sandbox/test features. | |
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Advanced Traffic Shaping Customizable traffic shaping rules for granular control. |
No information available |
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Interactive API Documentation Auto-generated documentation with try-it-out features (e.g., Swagger, OpenAPI). |
3scale provides interactive API documentation using Swagger/OpenAPI. | |
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API Sandbox Environment Safe, limited test environment for developer experimentation. |
Sandbox environments are provided for API testing and developer enablement. | |
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Self-Service Portal Portal for onboarding, documentation access, and API key management. |
Self-service portal is a core offering for developer onboarding. | |
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SDK Generation Automated creation of SDKs in multiple languages for developers. |
SDK generation is supported via documentation and plugin ecosystem. | |
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Code Samples Includes quick-start code samples for faster developer onboarding. |
Code samples are included in the developer portal and documentation. | |
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Comprehensive Error Codes Clear and consistent error messages with codes and explanations. |
Comprehensive error codes are standard in API responses and documentation. | |
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Change Log Communication Automated notifications on API updates and version changes. |
Change log communications are published via the API portal and notifications. | |
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API Subscription Management Supports subscription plans for API access levels. |
API subscription management is available in the admin console. | |
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End-to-End Testing Tools Supports thorough testing across API endpoints. |
End-to-end testing is integrated via 3scale's portal and third-party CI/CD tool integrations. | |
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API Usage Analytics for Developers Provides developers with real-time metrics for their API usage. |
3scale provides real-time API usage analytics. | |
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Support Ticketing Integration Integrated support system for technical queries and issues. |
No information available |
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Real-Time Traffic Monitoring Provides live data on API usage metrics and performance. |
Real-time traffic monitoring is available through 3scale analytics dashboard. | |
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Request Latency Tracking Measures and reports time taken to process API requests. |
No information available | |
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Error Rate Monitoring Tracks percentage of API requests resulting in errors. |
No information available | |
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Health Checks Automated and on-demand status checks for API endpoints. |
Supports automated and manual health checks for APIs. | |
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Custom Dashboards User-configurable dashboards for monitoring APIs. |
Custom dashboards are available via analytics and reporting modules. | |
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Historical Data Retention Duration for retaining historical API usage and performance data. |
No information available | |
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Integration with External Monitoring Tools Supports integration with platforms like Splunk, Grafana, Datadog. |
Integration with monitoring tools like Datadog, Splunk, and Grafana is available. | |
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Alert Notification System Sends alerts for threshold breaches and downtime. |
Alert notification system is configurable in the admin portal and through integrations. | |
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Log Export and Archival Export logs for long-term storage and regulatory compliance. |
Log export and archival is supported for compliance and operational use cases. | |
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Anomaly Detection Automatic detection of unusual API behavior. |
No information available | |
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SLAs and Uptime Reporting Service Level Agreement and uptime tracking for each API. |
SLAs and uptime reporting can be configured and monitored in enterprise deployments. |
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Support for Multiple API Protocols REST, SOAP, WebSockets, gRPC compatibility. |
Supports multiple protocols including REST and SOAP. gRPC and WebSockets may require extensions. | |
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Enterprise Service Bus Integration Compatible with ESB solutions for orchestration and mediation. |
3scale is compatible with ESB solutions such as Red Hat Fuse. | |
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Legacy System Connectors Connects easily with mainframes and legacy banking systems. |
Legacy system connectors available via Red Hat integration middleware. | |
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Third-party Integration Marketplace Pre-built integrations with common fintech and regtech services. |
Marketplace of pre-built integrations with fintech/regtech partners. | |
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Event Streaming Support Supports event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, MQ). |
Event streaming support is available through partner solutions and Kafka integration. | |
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API Orchestration Capability Orchestrates multiple APIs and business processes. |
API orchestration supported through workflows and integration solutions. | |
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Standard Data Format Support Understands and processes JSON, XML, CSV, and more. |
Supports JSON, XML, CSV, and other standard data formats. | |
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Multi-Cloud Support Deployable on different cloud platforms and hybrid architectures. |
3scale is deployable on AWS, Red Hat OpenShift, and other clouds (multi-cloud support). | |
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Service Discovery Integration Integrates with service registries (e.g., Consul). |
Service discovery integration possible through Red Hat's OpenShift and Consul. | |
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API Versioning Manages and routes multiple versions of APIs seamlessly. |
API versioning supported in management and routing layers. | |
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BPM/Workflow Engine Integration Interoperates with business process management tools. |
Workflow engine integration is enabled by Red Hat's BPM (JBoss BPM Suite) compatibility. |
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Horizontal Scalability Ability to add nodes and balance load automatically. |
Horizontally scalable deployment on OpenShift and Kubernetes. | |
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High Availability Architecture Redundant components and failover to maximize uptime. |
High availability architecture through gateway clustering and cloud-native design. | |
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Throughput Capacity Total number of API requests handled per second. |
No information available | |
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Load Testing Tools Includes tools for stress and performance testing APIs. |
Load testing tools are available through integration partnerships. | |
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Auto-Scaling Policies Automatic scaling based on real-time demand. |
Auto-scaling supported in OpenShift/Kubernetes environments. | |
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Geo-Distributed Deployments Supports deployments across multiple geographic locations. |
Supports geo-distributed deployments for global financial institutions. | |
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Low Latency Processing Optimized to minimize request/response latency. |
Low-latency processing is a design goal for banking/fintech use cases. | |
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Concurrent Connection Limits Maximum number of simultaneous client connections supported. |
No information available | |
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Session Persistence Ability to maintain session/state across distributed systems. |
Session persistence available as part of load balancing and stateful API configurations. | |
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Fast Failover and Recovery Quickly re-routes traffic on failure for uninterrupted service. |
Fast failover supported by HA and orchestrator mechanisms. |
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API Design Tools User-friendly tools for designing APIs (specifications, linting, etc). |
API design tools provided in the developer portal and integration with 3rd-party design platforms. | |
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Automated Deployment Pipelines CI/CD pipelines for consistent API release processes. |
Supports automated deployment pipelines with Red Hat CI/CD tooling. | |
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Version Control Tracks changes and rollbacks for API definitions and implementations. |
Version control for API definitions is available via integration with Git and CI systems. | |
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Lifecycle Stages Tracking Defines and manages API states: development, testing, production, deprecated. |
Lifecycle stages tracking is documented and supported in 3scale's API management. | |
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Deprecation and Sunset Policy Enforcement Controlled migration paths and communication for deprecated APIs. |
Deprecation and sunset policy features available for API migration. | |
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Change Management Logging Monitors changes and notifies stakeholders. |
Change management logging available through audit and admin tools. | |
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Automated Testing Integration Integrates with automated test frameworks. |
Automated test integration supported with Red Hat testing and DevOps ecosystem. | |
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Approval Workflows Multi-step approval for API publishing or promotion. |
No information available | |
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Rollback Mechanism Quickly revert to previous stable versions. |
Rollback mechanism available through pipeline and deployments management. |
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Audit Logging Comprehensive, immutable records of every API activity. |
Comprehensive audit logging is supported for compliance. | |
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Privacy Controls Strict controls for personal and sensitive data processing. |
Privacy controls for sensitive data are configurable per API. | |
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GDPR Compliance Supports mechanisms for data rights and protection under GDPR. |
Marketed as GDPR-compliant for personal data handling. | |
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PCI DSS Support Meets requirements for processing and storing payment card data. |
Supports PCI DSS for banking/payment data. | |
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PSD2/Open Banking Readiness Supports open banking standards and frameworks. |
Built for open banking/PSD2 requirements. | |
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Consent Management Tracks and enforces customer consent for data sharing. |
Consent management tools integrated for compliance requirements. | |
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Data Residency Controls Enforces policies on where data can be physically stored. |
Data residency controls can be enforced on cloud deployments. | |
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Retention & Deletion Policies Automates retention and deletion per regulatory timelines. |
Retention and deletion policies programmable per API/data type. | |
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Automated Compliance Reporting Generates reports to demonstrate compliance. |
Automated compliance reporting tools included for audits and documentation. |
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Granular user permissions based on assigned roles. |
Role-based access control is a core 3scale feature. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Integration with enterprise authentication solutions. |
Single sign-on available via integration with enterprise IAM systems. | |
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Enforces strong two-factor user verification. |
Supports MFA (multi-factor authentication) through integration with enterprise SSO or 3rd-party providers. | |
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User Provisioning Automation Automated creation, update, and deactivation of user accounts. |
Automated provisioning/deprovisioning is available via IAM integration. | |
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Delegated Administration Allows specific user groups to manage access. |
Delegated administration supported via admin roles configuration. | |
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Session Management Controls and monitors user session durations and activity. |
Session management features supported in admin console and via integrations. | |
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Access Review and Recertification Periodic verification of user access rights. |
No information available | |
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External User Federation Allows federated login for third-party or partner users. |
Supports external federation through SAML, OIDC, or partner identity solutions. | |
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Entitlement Management Assign and manage granular entitlements to users. |
Entitlement management configurable through policy engine. |
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Zero-Downtime Upgrades Ability to patch or upgrade system components without impacting users. |
Zero-downtime upgrades possible via Kubernetes/OpenShift deployments. | |
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Automated Backups Schedules and manages regular backups. |
Automated backups supported in enterprise deployment models. | |
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Disaster Recovery Support Failover and restore processes for high system resilience. |
Disaster recovery features are available and documented for financial institutions. | |
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Rollback Capabilities Quick reversion to previous system states after failed changes. |
System rollback capabilities supported via deployment and configuration tools. | |
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Remote Management API API for managing infrastructure remotely. |
Remote management API available for infrastructure automation. | |
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Automated Configuration Management Tools for managing configuration drifts and automating changes. |
Automated configuration management tools are available (Ansible integration, etc). | |
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Self-Healing Mechanisms Automated corrective actions for detected failures. |
Self-healing mechanisms available in Kubernetes/OpenShift environment and Red Hat monitoring stack. | |
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Maintenance Window Scheduling Automated notifications and controls for system maintenance. |
No information available |
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Usage-Based Billing Support Cost tracking for internal/external API use, supporting chargebacks. |
Usage-based billing is available for API products in 3scale. | |
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Quota Management Enables the enforcement of usage quotas for users/applications. |
Quota management is one of the principal policy constructs in 3scale. | |
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Cost Analytics and Forecasting Provides insights and trends in API-related expenses. |
Cost analytics and forecasting tools are available (with extensions for deeper insights). | |
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Budget Alerting Sends notifications if API usage approaches or exceeds budget. |
Budget alerting supported via admin UI and integrations. | |
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Resource Optimization Recommendations Suggests ways to optimize API and infrastructure usage. |
No information available | |
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Granular Cost Allocation Assigns costs to departments, projects, or teams. |
No information available | |
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License Management Tracks feature/component licensing and compliance with agreements. |
No information available | |
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Pay-as-you-go Support Ability to implement flexible pricing models based on real usage. |
3scale supports pay-as-you-go billing models based on real API usage. |
Software for creating, publishing, maintaining, and monitoring APIs that connect different systems within the brokerage and with external partners and clients.
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Graphical API Designer Visual tools for designing APIs using drag-and-drop or similar graphical interfaces. |
Not as far as we are aware.* 3scale does not provide a visual drag-and-drop API designer. API definitions are imported via Swagger/OpenAPI or manually configured. | |
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OpenAPI/Swagger Support Ability to design and import/export API specifications using OpenAPI (Swagger) standards. |
3scale supports OpenAPI/Swagger for API definition import/export. | |
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Version Control for APIs Management of multiple API versions with rollbacks and comparisons. |
Not as far as we are aware.* 3scale tracks API versions but full rollback/comparison features are limited; relies on external tools or repository for advanced version control. | |
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Mock Server Generation Automatically generates mock endpoints for testing and development. |
Not as far as we are aware.* 3scale does not generate mock servers automatically. Mocking is handled externally (e.g., via Swagger tools). | |
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Code Generation Automatically generates server and client code in various programming languages. |
Not as far as we are aware.* No native code generation for client or server; relies on OpenAPI ecosystem or third-party tools. | |
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API Modeling (Data Types, Schemas) Defines and manages reusable data models and schemas. |
Reusable data models defined via OpenAPI/Swagger in the platform are supported. | |
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SDK Generation Provides software development kits (SDKs) for multiple languages based on the API definition. |
Not as far as we are aware.* SDKs are not auto-generated from API specifications in 3scale. | |
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Sample Data Injection Ability to inject sample data for demonstration and testing purposes. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Sample data injection for testing is not built-in. Can be achieved via workarounds or in dev/test environments. | |
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Dynamic Documentation Generates interactive and up-to-date documentation from the API definition. |
Interactive developer portal documentation pulled from API spec. Docs update as spec changes (dynamic documentation). | |
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REST & SOAP Support Enables design and management of both RESTful and SOAP APIs for legacy integration. |
3scale supports both REST and SOAP APIs. | |
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GraphQL API Creation Provides tooling for designing and exposing GraphQL-based APIs. |
Not as far as we are aware.* GraphQL tooling is not natively supported by 3scale. | |
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Schema Validation Offers schema validation at design-time to prevent errors in API structures. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Schema validation is performed by upstream tools (e.g., OpenAPI validator) and not natively in 3scale. |
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One-Click Deployment Simple and fast deployment process for making APIs live. |
Deployment is usually push-button (one-click) via integrated CI/CD tools or UI. | |
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Multi-Environment Support Supports publishing APIs across multiple environments (Dev, Test, Prod). |
Multiple environments (production, staging, sandbox) are supported for publishing APIs. | |
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Environment Isolation Ensures API deployments are isolated across environments. |
Environments are isolated in 3scale configuration. | |
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Zero-Downtime Deployment Enables publishing API updates with no service interruption. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Zero-downtime deployment not natively guaranteed; recommended to use with Kubernetes/OpenShift deployments. | |
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Canary Releases Supports incremental release strategies for APIs (e.g., canary testing). |
Not as far as we are aware.* Canary releases are not directly supported natively in 3scale, but possible via integration with CI/CD and Kubernetes routing. | |
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Automated Rollback Automated rollback procedures in case of deployment failures. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Automated rollback is not a direct feature of 3scale and relies on devops tooling or OpenShift/Kubernetes. | |
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API Gateway Integration Seamless integration with industry-standard API gateways (e.g., Apigee, Kong). |
Native API gateway is central to 3scale architecture; integrates with Red Hat, NGINX, or cloud gateways. | |
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Cloud and On-Premise Deployment Supports both cloud-native and on-premise API deployment options. |
Can deploy on Red Hat OpenShift (cloud) and on-premise. | |
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Custom Domain Support Allows publishing APIs on custom domains with SSL. |
Custom domain (with SSL) support for API endpoints is built-in. | |
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Multi-Region Support Ability to publish APIs across multiple geographic regions for latency optimization. |
Multi-region API publishing possible with appropriate infrastructure (Kubernetes/OpenShift). | |
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Auto-Scaling Automatic scaling of API instances based on demand. |
Auto-scaling when deployed on Kubernetes or OpenShift. |
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OAuth 2.0 Support Implements OAuth 2.0 protocol for secure delegated access. |
Supports OAuth 2.0 for API access and developer portal. | |
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API Key Management Control generation, rotation, and lifecycle of API keys. |
API key generation, rotation, and lifecycle tightly managed in dashboard and via developer portal. | |
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Mutual TLS (mTLS) Enforces two-way SSL/TLS authentication between client and server. |
mTLS supported via gateway configuration (NGINX/Envoy). | |
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IP Whitelisting/Blacklisting Restricts API access based on source IP address. |
IP whitelisting/blacklisting supported natively in policies and gateway rules. | |
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Rate Limiting Prevents API abuse through rate limiting and throttling. |
Comprehensive rate limiting and throttling policy features available. | |
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Quota Management Sets call quotas per client or partner for fair usage. |
Quota management configurable per API key, app, account, or plan. | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Supports integration with corporate SSO for authentication. |
Single Sign-On options for developer portal (SAML, LDAP integrations supported). | |
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JWT (JSON Web Token) Support Supports authentication with JSON Web Tokens. |
JWT authentication supported by 3scale API gateway. | |
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Encryption of Data in Transit Ensures all data sent via API is encrypted in transit. |
TLS/SSL is enforced for all API traffic; data in transit is encrypted. | |
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RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) Enforces granular access controls based on user/role. |
Role-based access (RBAC) supported for management and developer portal access. | |
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Audit Logging Records security-relevant API access and changes for audits. |
Audit logs of API access and configuration available to administrators. | |
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Integration with Security Appliances Connects API traffic with firewalls, SIEM, and DLP solutions. |
Integration with external security tools and appliances is supported through APIs and connectors. |
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Real-Time Monitoring Live tracking of API usage, latency, and errors. |
Real-time analytics on API usage, latency, and errors available in dashboard. | |
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Alerting and Notifications Automated alerts for outages, anomalies, or limit breaches. |
Alerting and notification features available for API errors or quota violations. | |
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Detailed Logging Comprehensive logs for every API call, event, and error. |
Extensive logging available for API calls and platform events. | |
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Performance Dashboards Dashboards with key metrics and trends (latency, throughput, error rate). |
Performance dashboards in admin area for monitoring traffic, latency, error rates. | |
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Custom Metrics Ability to define and track custom business or technical metrics. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Custom business or technical metrics require external integration; not available out of the box. | |
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Integration with Monitoring Tools Compatibility with Prometheus, Datadog, New Relic, etc. |
Integration with third-party monitoring tools like Prometheus, Datadog is supported. | |
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End-to-End Tracing Distributed tracing of API calls across microservices. |
Not as far as we are aware.* End-to-end distributed tracing is not built in; can be added via integration (e.g., Jaeger, OpenTelemetry in the infrastructure layer). | |
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User and Partner Analytics Insights into which clients and partners are using which APIs and how. |
User and partner analytics (usage by account/application/key) are built-in. | |
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Geo-Analytics Breakdown of API usage by geographic region. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Geo-analytics are not natively supported. | |
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Error Analytics Breakdown and root cause analysis of API errors and failures. |
Error analytics and diagnostics available for APIs. | |
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API Call Latency Measures the average time taken per API call. |
No information available | |
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Uptime SLA Measurement Calculates actual API uptime to ensure SLAs are met. |
No information available |
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Self-Service API Registration Developers can sign up and request access to APIs without manual onboarding. |
API consumers can self-register via the portal. | |
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Interactive API Explorer Allows users to test API endpoints with live requests directly in the web portal. |
Interactive API documentation and 'Try It Out' tools available for testing endpoints. | |
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Auto-Generated Documentation Always up-to-date API docs generated from the source specification. |
Docs are auto-generated and kept current with API definitions. | |
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Code Snippets and Examples Ready-to-use sample code in multiple languages. |
Code samples and SDK usage examples available in docs. | |
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API Onboarding Workflows Guides developers or partners through API setup and provisioning. |
Onboarding workflow options and documentation provided for developers. | |
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API Status Pages Communicates live status and known issues for APIs. |
API status pages for monitoring platform/API availability provided to developers. | |
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Support Integration (Chat, Tickets) Easy access to developer support and ticketing from the portal. |
Support chat, ticket capabilities integrated into developer portal. | |
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Rate Limit and Quota Visibility Clear display of current usage, limits, and quota resets. |
Developers and partners can view their quotas, rate limits, and usage via the portal. | |
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API Key Management by Developers Developers can create and manage their own API keys. |
Developers can manage their own API keys via the self-service portal. | |
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Community Forums/FAQs Facilitates collaboration via forums or Q&A for developers. |
Forum and FAQ options for developer collaboration (can integrate with Discourse, etc.). |
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Connector Marketplace Library of pre-built connectors/integrations to common brokerage platforms. |
Not as far as we are aware.* 3scale does not include a built-in connector marketplace. | |
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Webhooks Support Supports real-time outbound notifications to third-party services. |
Webhooks for outbound notifications are supported. | |
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Event-Driven Architecture Support for asynchronous, event-based workflows (e.g., message queues). |
Not as far as we are aware.* Event-driven and queue-based messaging is not managed by 3scale but can be integrated via other Red Hat products. | |
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Custom Plugin/Extension Framework Enables custom extensions and hooks for bespoke integration needs. |
Supports custom Lua plugins and extensions in gateway policies. | |
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Data Mapping and Transformation On-the-fly mapping and transformation between data formats (JSON, XML, FIX, CSV, etc.). |
Supports on-the-fly data mapping and transformation through policies and custom extensions. | |
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Batch Processing Support API platform supports high-volume batch file processing. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Batch APIs can be implemented but no direct batch file processing support in core product. | |
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Synchronous and Asynchronous Messaging Supports both real-time and batch/messaging integrations. |
Synchronous and asynchronous integrations can be managed (with gateway policies), but async event streaming is not native. | |
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Legacy System Integration Support for mainframes or legacy middleware (e.g., MQ, FTP). |
Not as far as we are aware.* Direct legacy middleware (MQ, FTP) integration is not core to 3scale; requires middleware bridging. | |
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GraphQL/FIX/Protobuf Adapter Support Adapters for financial industry protocols and formats. |
Not as far as we are aware.* No adapters for GraphQL, FIX, Protobuf by default, can be developed as custom extensions. | |
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API Chaining/Orchestration Capability to coordinate multiple API calls as part of a workflow. |
Not as far as we are aware.* No built-in API chaining or workflow designer. Can be orchestrated externally. |
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Horizontal Scaling Ability to add more nodes to handle increased API loads. |
Horizontal scaling supported when deployed on Kubernetes/OpenShift. | |
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Vertical Scaling Directly increases resources (CPU, RAM) per node for greater throughput. |
Vertical scaling possible per node (resource tuning in OpenShift). | |
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Concurrent Connection Support Maximum number of simultaneous connections supported. |
No information available | |
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API Throughput Maximum number of API calls handled per second. |
No information available | |
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Low Latency HTTP Routing Optimized networking for fast API responses. |
API gateway is optimized for low-latency HTTP routing, especially on OpenShift. | |
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Caching Layer Support Integrated support for in-memory or distributed caching. |
Caching support available at gateway/policy layer (via NGINX or cloud services). | |
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Rate Throttling Capabilities Dynamic control over API call rates to prevent overload. |
Rate throttling dynamically configurable per endpoint or usage plan. | |
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Load Balancer Integration Native integration with software/hardware load balancers. |
3scale works natively with load balancers including OpenShift Router and external LB. | |
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Streaming API Support Support for high-frequency data over persistent connections (e.g., WebSockets, SSE). |
Not as far as we are aware.* Streaming APIs/websockets are not natively supported. | |
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API Response Time Guarantee Guaranteed maximum latency for API requests. |
No information available |
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Regulatory Compliance Templates Built-in templates for major financial regulations (MiFID II, SEC, GDPR, etc.). |
Compliance templates for PSD2, GDPR, and other regulatory standards available. | |
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Data Retention Policies Configurable data storage and deletion schedules. |
Data retention policy configurable per API deployment/location. | |
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Audit Trail Immutable, searchable logs of all API changes and access. |
Auditable trail/logging of API activity available. | |
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Policy Enforcement Engine Automated enforcement of business and IT policies. |
Policy enforcement at API and gateway level (multiple enforcement and approval options). | |
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Consent Management Captures and manages client data consent as per regulations. |
Consent management supported through policy layer and integrations. | |
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PII Data Masking On-the-fly obfuscation of personally identifiable information in API responses. |
PII data masking can be implemented using custom policies. | |
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Vulnerability Scanning Automated security scans for the API surface. |
Automated vulnerability scanning for gateway/APIs can be enabled using integrations and tools. | |
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Change Approval Workflows Enforced approval flow for significant API config changes. |
Approval workflows possible for API publishing and config changes. | |
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Exportable Compliance Reports Auto-generated compliance reports for internal/external audits. |
Compliance/audit reports exportable in several formats. | |
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Contract and SLA Management Track and manage legal obligations and performance guarantees. |
Tracks and manages SLAs/contracts for APIs. |
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API Deprecation Workflow Automates notifying users and retiring outdated APIs. |
Deprecation workflow included for retiring APIs with notifications. | |
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Backward Compatibility Checks Checks API changes for breaking compatibility. |
No information available | |
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Automated API Testing Built-in test suites for continuous integration and delivery. |
Not as far as we are aware.* Automated test suites not included natively. | |
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Sandbox Environment Isolated environment for safe API experimentation. |
Provides separate sandbox environments for safe testing. | |
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Release Management Coordinates and documents API version rollouts. |
Release/version management via admin dashboard supported. | |
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Incident Management Integration Links with incident response tools for outage resolution. |
Incident tracking and integrations available for operations teams. | |
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Change Notification System Automated or manual notifications for API updates to users. |
Change notifications issued to consumers upon updates to APIs. | |
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Rollback Support Easily revert to previous API versions. |
No information available | |
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Automated Health Checks Continuous monitoring and health status reporting for APIs. |
Continuous API health monitoring is built-in (health checks). | |
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Custom Lifecycle Stages Define bespoke API lifecycle stages to suit organization needs. |
No information available |
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Plugin Architecture Ability to add third-party or custom-developed plugins. |
Plugin architecture available for gateway customization (via Lua scripts, policies). | |
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Custom Scripting Support Allows scripting or business logic within API flows (e.g., JavaScript, Python). |
Custom scripting (Lua) supported in API gateway for business logic. | |
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UI Theme Customization Ability to change developer portal look and feel. |
Developer portal themes and customization available. | |
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Branding Options Custom logos, colors, and company info in developer portals. |
Brand elements (logo, color, company name) can be customized in the developer portal. | |
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API Workflow Designer Built-in drag-and-drop for API workflows and transformations. |
No information available | |
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Custom Policy Definition Define bespoke security and access policies. |
Custom access/security policies definable at the gateway or service level. | |
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Configurable Messaging Templates Edit email and notification templates sent from the platform. |
Notification and message templates in the portal are configurable. | |
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Extensible Data Model Customize data model for additional business attributes. |
No information available | |
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Custom Auth Provider Integration Plug in identity providers not natively supported. |
Supports plugging in custom authentication providers or SSO solutions. | |
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White-Labeling Support Deploy platform as an OEM/private-label solution. |
White-labeling (OEM) options available for portals. |
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24x7 Support Availability Round-the-clock technical support coverage. |
24/7 support available for enterprise customers. | |
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Knowledge Base & FAQs Comprehensive, searchable help and how-to articles. |
Comprehensive FAQs and documentation provided on Red Hat Customer Portal. | |
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Video Tutorials Official video walkthroughs of common integration tasks. |
Video tutorials available on Red Hat's official YouTube and portal. | |
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API Usage Best Practices Documentation Guidelines and recommendations for efficient, secure API usage. |
API usage and best practices are documented online. | |
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Code Example Libraries Curated code samples for various use cases and languages. |
Numerous example code snippets are provided for common integrations. | |
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Multi-Language Support Documentation and support available in multiple languages. |
No information available | |
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Onboarding Workshops Instructor-led or virtual onboarding sessions for developers. |
No information available | |
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Dedicated Customer Success Manager Assigned contact to help with setup, scaling, and troubleshooting. |
Enterprise accounts receive a dedicated customer success manager. | |
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Community Channel Access (Slack, Discord, etc.) Official real-time forums for peer and expert support. |
Red Hat channel access includes Slack/IRC channel access for peer support. | |
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SLA on Support Response Guaranteed response within a defined time window. |
No information available |
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