RESTification — Process Access to REST APIs
RESTification — Process Access to REST APIs for Partners
RESTification — Process Access to REST APIs for Partners
RESTification — Process Access to REST APIs for Partners
An organization undergoing modernization needs to manage and secure access to its REST APIs for external partners.
An organization undergoing modernization needs to manage and secure access to its REST APIs for external partners.
An organization undergoing modernization needs to manage and secure access to its REST APIs for external partners.
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RESTification — Process Access to REST APIs
RESTification — Process Access to REST APIs
RESTification — Process Access to REST APIs
Problem statement
Problem statement
Problem statement
An organization undergoing modernization needs to manage and secure access to its REST APIs for external partners. The existing SimpleSOAP integration is outdated, and a new process is required to enable secure access to REST services while adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and managing partner-specific requirements, such as bypassing bot protection and enabling data crawlers.
An organization undergoing modernization needs to manage and secure access to its REST APIs for external partners. The existing SimpleSOAP integration is outdated, and a new process is required to enable secure access to REST services while adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and managing partner-specific requirements, such as bypassing bot protection and enabling data crawlers.
An organization undergoing modernization needs to manage and secure access to its REST APIs for external partners. The existing SimpleSOAP integration is outdated, and a new process is required to enable secure access to REST services while adhering to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and managing partner-specific requirements, such as bypassing bot protection and enabling data crawlers.
Challenges
Challenges
Challenges
• Modernization Needs: The legacy system (SimpleSOAP) is no longer sufficient, requiring a replacement to manage REST API access securely.
• Partner Management: There is a need to track and manage partners who require access to REST APIs, including approved crawlers.
• Security Concerns: Implement a solution to securely grant access to REST services while bypassing bot protection for approved partners.
• SLA Enforcement: Ensure that partner access to REST services complies with agreed-upon SLAs and that these SLAs are enforced.
• Modernization Needs: The legacy system (SimpleSOAP) is no longer sufficient, requiring a replacement to manage REST API access securely.
• Partner Management: There is a need to track and manage partners who require access to REST APIs, including approved crawlers.
• Security Concerns: Implement a solution to securely grant access to REST services while bypassing bot protection for approved partners.
• SLA Enforcement: Ensure that partner access to REST services complies with agreed-upon SLAs and that these SLAs are enforced.
• Modernization Needs: The legacy system (SimpleSOAP) is no longer sufficient, requiring a replacement to manage REST API access securely.
• Partner Management: There is a need to track and manage partners who require access to REST APIs, including approved crawlers.
• Security Concerns: Implement a solution to securely grant access to REST services while bypassing bot protection for approved partners.
• SLA Enforcement: Ensure that partner access to REST services complies with agreed-upon SLAs and that these SLAs are enforced.
• Load Management: Manage the load generated by certain partners and implement a throttling policy to prevent system overload.
• Reporting & Statistics: Provide detailed reporting on partner usage of REST APIs, including cost allocation based on load generated.
• Data Accuracy: Maintain an accurate and up-to-date list of partners with access to REST services.
• Revenue Impact: Protect the revenue associated with partner integrations, especially those contributing significantly to revenue streams.
• Load Management: Manage the load generated by certain partners and implement a throttling policy to prevent system overload.
• Reporting & Statistics: Provide detailed reporting on partner usage of REST APIs, including cost allocation based on load generated.
• Data Accuracy: Maintain an accurate and up-to-date list of partners with access to REST services.
• Revenue Impact: Protect the revenue associated with partner integrations, especially those contributing significantly to revenue streams.
Proposed solution
Proposed solution
Proposed solution
To address these challenges, the following approach was implemented:
• REST API Access Management: Implemented a technical solution to securely grant partners access to REST services, bypassing bot protection for approved entities like data crawlers. Used a client identification mechanism (e.g., x-client-id) for onboarding and authenticating partners.
• SLA Enforcement: Defined, implemented, and enforced SLAs for each partner, ensuring access is aligned with business agreements. Implemented a monitoring system to track SLA compliance, including response times, uptime, and throughput.
• Throttling Mechanism: Implemented a throttling mechanism based on the partner’s x-client-id to manage and limit API requests, preventing system overload and ensuring fair usage.
• Reporting & Analytics: Set up detailed reporting and analytics for partner usage, tracking key metrics such as API call frequency, data consumption, and load generated. Implemented cost allocation based on resource usage to ensure transparency and manage costs.
• Crawlers & Data Collection: Enabled approved crawlers to gather relevant market data while bypassing bot protection and adhering to SLAs. Ensured continuous integration of crawlers with the REST APIs, updating the system as needed to accommodate changes in partner requirements.
• Centralized Partner Management: Established a centralized system to track all partners accessing the REST APIs, ensuring the partner list is up-to-date and that relevant SLAs and credentials are accurately managed.
To address these challenges, the following approach was implemented:
• REST API Access Management: Implemented a technical solution to securely grant partners access to REST services, bypassing bot protection for approved entities like data crawlers. Used a client identification mechanism (e.g., x-client-id) for onboarding and authenticating partners.
• SLA Enforcement: Defined, implemented, and enforced SLAs for each partner, ensuring access is aligned with business agreements. Implemented a monitoring system to track SLA compliance, including response times, uptime, and throughput.
• Throttling Mechanism: Implemented a throttling mechanism based on the partner’s x-client-id to manage and limit API requests, preventing system overload and ensuring fair usage.
• Reporting & Analytics: Set up detailed reporting and analytics for partner usage, tracking key metrics such as API call frequency, data consumption, and load generated. Implemented cost allocation based on resource usage to ensure transparency and manage costs.
• Crawlers & Data Collection: Enabled approved crawlers to gather relevant market data while bypassing bot protection and adhering to SLAs. Ensured continuous integration of crawlers with the REST APIs, updating the system as needed to accommodate changes in partner requirements.
• Centralized Partner Management: Established a centralized system to track all partners accessing the REST APIs, ensuring the partner list is up-to-date and that relevant SLAs and credentials are accurately managed.
To address these challenges, the following approach was implemented:
• REST API Access Management: Implemented a technical solution to securely grant partners access to REST services, bypassing bot protection for approved entities like data crawlers. Used a client identification mechanism (e.g., x-client-id) for onboarding and authenticating partners.
• SLA Enforcement: Defined, implemented, and enforced SLAs for each partner, ensuring access is aligned with business agreements. Implemented a monitoring system to track SLA compliance, including response times, uptime, and throughput.
• Throttling Mechanism: Implemented a throttling mechanism based on the partner’s x-client-id to manage and limit API requests, preventing system overload and ensuring fair usage.
• Reporting & Analytics: Set up detailed reporting and analytics for partner usage, tracking key metrics such as API call frequency, data consumption, and load generated. Implemented cost allocation based on resource usage to ensure transparency and manage costs.
• Crawlers & Data Collection: Enabled approved crawlers to gather relevant market data while bypassing bot protection and adhering to SLAs. Ensured continuous integration of crawlers with the REST APIs, updating the system as needed to accommodate changes in partner requirements.
• Centralized Partner Management: Established a centralized system to track all partners accessing the REST APIs, ensuring the partner list is up-to-date and that relevant SLAs and credentials are accurately managed.
Results
Results
Results
Streamlined Partner Integration
Streamlined Partner Integration
Streamlined Partner Integration
A well-defined process allowed for seamless onboarding and management of partners accessing the REST APIs, improving efficiency.
A well-defined process allowed for seamless onboarding and management of partners accessing the REST APIs, improving efficiency.
A well-defined process allowed for seamless onboarding and management of partners accessing the REST APIs, improving efficiency.
Enhanced Security
Enhanced Security
Enhanced Security
The implementation of secure access mechanisms and bot protection bypass ensured that only authorized partners have access.
The implementation of secure access mechanisms and bot protection bypass ensured that only authorized partners have access.
The implementation of secure access mechanisms and bot protection bypass ensured that only authorized partners have access.
SLA Compliance
SLA Compliance
SLA Compliance
Continuous monitoring and enforcement of SLAs lad to improved partner satisfaction and adherence to business agreements.
Continuous monitoring and enforcement of SLAs lad to improved partner satisfaction and adherence to business agreements.
Continuous monitoring and enforcement of SLAs lad to improved partner satisfaction and adherence to business agreements.
Load Management
Load Management
Load Management
The throttling policy ensured fair usage of resources, preventing system overload while maintaining service quality.
The throttling policy ensured fair usage of resources, preventing system overload while maintaining service quality.
Transparency
Transparency
Transparency
Reporting and cost allocation provided visibility into partner usage, allowing for better financial management and accountability.
Reporting and cost allocation provided visibility into partner usage, allowing for better financial management and accountability.
Reporting and cost allocation provided visibility into partner usage, allowing for better financial management and accountability.
Revenue Protection
Revenue Protection
Revenue Protection
By supporting key partners like data crawlers and ensuring accurate data delivery, the organization protected critical revenue streams tied to partner integrations.
By supporting key partners like data crawlers and ensuring accurate data delivery, the organization protected critical revenue streams tied to partner integrations.
Value proposition
Value proposition
Value proposition
The proposed solution provides a scalable, secure, and efficient way to manage external partner access to REST APIs while enforcing SLAs and optimizing resource usage. By modernizing the access process, the organization enhances its operational efficiency, protects key revenue streams, and ensures transparency in partner engagement. The solution's flexibility ccommodates both current and future partner needs, contributing to long-term sustainability and business growth.
The proposed solution provides a scalable, secure, and efficient way to manage external partner access to REST APIs while enforcing SLAs and optimizing resource usage. By modernizing the access process, the organization enhances its operational efficiency, protects key revenue streams, and ensures transparency in partner engagement. The solution's flexibility ccommodates both current and future partner needs, contributing to long-term sustainability and business growth.
The proposed solution provides a scalable, secure, and efficient way to manage external partner access to REST APIs while enforcing SLAs and optimizing resource usage. By modernizing the access process, the organization enhances its operational efficiency, protects key revenue streams, and ensures transparency in partner engagement. The solution's flexibility ccommodates both current and future partner needs, contributing to long-term sustainability and business growth.
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