Use WebSphere DataPower as a push notification proxy

IBM WebSphere DataPower can be used as a gateway for outbound connections to facilitate monitoring and routing. IBM MobileFirst Platform Foundation makes outbound connections to notification mediators in order to push notifications for mobile applications. We can set up DataPower to act as a push notification proxy for MobileFirst mobile applications.

IBM WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances are built for simplified deployment and hardened security, bridging multiple protocols, and performing conversions at wire speed. These capabilities help an organization to achieve and maintain its security and operational polices.

DataPower can act as a reverse proxy and security gateway for handling inbound traffic into an enterprise. In addition, in a situation where corporate policy mandates that all outbound connections must be made through a gateway to facilitate monitoring and routing, DataPower can also be used as a gateway for such a requirement.

IBM MobileFirst Platform Foundation makes outbound connections to a notification mediator, APNS (Apple Push Notification Service) or GCM (Google Cloud Messaging servers), in order to push notifications for mobile applications. DataPower can act as a proxy between MobileFirst Server and APNS or GCM.

• For both APNS and GCM, configure both DataPower and the MobileFirst Server.

• For GCM, there are two possible DataPower configurations that would enable it to act as a GCM proxy for MPF: a TCP proxy configuration and a web application firewall configuration.

• For more information, and detailed step-by-step instructions, see the developerWorks article Use WebSphere DataPower as a push notification proxy for MobileFirst mobile applications.

Parent topic: Integrate with other IBM products