We performed a comparison between IBM DataPower Gateway and Microsoft .NET Framework based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Application Infrastructure solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."You don't have to have a separate DMC proxy because DataPower Gateway is an appliance and will take care of a lot of security features. These include data validations, encryption, as well as XML or any type of scripting or security threats that are present."
"I like that it is very stable, and we never experience any downtime."
"The scalability of the solution is good."
"The performance is good. It's been very stable."
"Since it is a gateway, it provides a lot of security features."
"The solution is scalable, our customers are mostly South African banks and they handle mostly transactions with this solution."
"What I like most is the stability."
"The API Connect gateway service and the SQL injection feature is good."
"The product has a good interface and easy-to-use programming language."
"It's easy to create and integrate things."
"Pre-programmed functions for .NET Framework are widely available."
"I like that ASP.NET is used for the framework and the core web services."
"When it comes to the user interface, the context is better than other tools because it is easier to use."
"Microsoft Platform is the only viable solution when I wish to do something that is not supposed to be cross-platform."
"The .NET Framework is a very good framework. It does what I need it to do."
"If we take low code, no code platform such as RPA platforms, you might end up writing 100 lines of code and you might do it in a single line of code using. NET."
"Some pre-packaged connectors for integration with various applications, such as SaaS offerings, would be a useful addition."
"Its support services could be better."
"In the next release, I would like to see the product price reduced. It should be cheaper."
"The product should be more adapted to the DevOps process."
"The initial setup isn't so easy, you need who has experience working with the solution to help."
"Making it more user-friendly would be an improvement."
"One area that could be improved is the integration with Postgres and SQL databases. Currently, IBM DataPower Gateway only integrates with Oracle databases."
"The user interface or the application development perspective and customization of the tool could be a little better."
"They should have more training materials available that are specific to .NET. We spend a lot of money training our engineers."
"The integration capability of the product with AI is an area with certain shortcomings, where improvements are required."
"The initial setup is complex."
"In the realm of Microsoft .NET Framework, particularly in the C# language, there have been significant developments that I find highly commendable. I am genuinely fascinated by the continuous evolution of the language, and staying abreast of the latest features in Azure is both challenging and enjoyable. Working with C# in Azure is particularly fantastic. I appreciate in .NET, as compared to Java, is the enforcement of types, providing a better experience in terms of technicalities. Additionally, the introduction of Roslyn in the past few years has brought about the concept of late .NET, which I find interesting and powerful. This allows for the transformation of symbolic code just before execution, eliminating the runtime decision-making process and enhancing efficiency. However, late .NET does come with a drawback – a delay in the last-minute computation when starting an executable. While some may find this less appealing in terms of instant responsiveness, especially in serverless cloud environments, the efficiency gained from executing strictly binary code is valuable. Despite potential drawbacks like the time required for activation, I view .NET favorably for its technical advancements and efficiency, especially in scenarios such as serverless cloud computing. It's essential to recognize the intricacies of how .NET processes code and the efficiency it brings, which some may overlook."
"The integration could improve in Microsoft .NET Framework."
"If AI could be incorporated in Microsoft .NET Framework it would be helpful."
"I would like more web integration."
"The runtime environment for ASP.NET needs improvement to make it more universal."
IBM DataPower Gateway is ranked 6th in Application Infrastructure with 26 reviews while Microsoft .NET Framework is ranked 4th in Application Infrastructure with 44 reviews. IBM DataPower Gateway is rated 8.4, while Microsoft .NET Framework is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of IBM DataPower Gateway writes "Easy to use, plenty of functionality, but expensive". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft .NET Framework writes "A very reliable and near-universal framework for app development". IBM DataPower Gateway is most compared with IBM API Connect, Apigee, Microsoft Azure API Management, Mule ESB and IBM Integration Bus, whereas Microsoft .NET Framework is most compared with IIS, Magic xpa Application Platform, Apache Web Server, JBoss Enterprise Application Platform and Oracle WebCenter. See our IBM DataPower Gateway vs. Microsoft .NET Framework report.
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