Featured Open Source Whitepapers

The Open Source Software Value Proposition for SOA

This paper focuses on the use of Open Source Software (OSS) to implement Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). The goals of this paper are to:

• To provide decision-makers with the knowledge required to analyze whether an OSS-based solution is the best option for their SOA project.
• To highlight the value provided by OSS vendors which in many cases are crucial to the long-term success of the OSS adoption.
  

FuseSource Overview

The FuseSource products are based on popular Apache projects and include four open source components: Fuse ESB, Fuse Message Broker, FUSE Services Framework and Fuse Mediation Router.

The four components are combined with development and management tools to create a comprehensive enterprise integration infrastructure and are deployed in many large, mission-critical IT applications.

Large-Scale Deployments with Servicemix 4

One of the more difficult challenges of building an enterprise system is designing for scalability. This white paper uses the experience gained in a project for a large retailer with 2000 shops across six European countries and suggests a blueprint for how to deploy large systems based on Apache ServiceMix.

How to Use Open Source Integration Software Safely in the Enterprise

Deploying open source projects safely and successfully in an enterprise environment requires thorough understanding and careful evaluation of each project. Not all open source projects are designed for enterprise use, and not all open source communities service the unique needs of enterprise development. This white paper describes the cost savings, vendor neutrality, access to source code and innovation benefits of open source software in the enterprise.