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IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 6.2 and Sterling File Gateway 6.2 Upgrade Services FAQs

Pragma Edge provides responses to Frequently asked questions regarding IBM's scheduled End of Support for Sterling B2B Integrator v.6.0 and Sterling File Gateway v.6.0.

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The followingIBM Sterling B2B Integrator 6.2 and Sterling File Gateway 6.2 Upgrade Services frequently asked questions and answers provide you with general and frequently used or required installation, configuration, and replication-related information.

End of Support for Sterling 6.0: IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and IBM Sterling File Gateway version 6.0.x will reach end of support on April 30, 2024. After this date, IBM will cease providing bug fixes, security patches, or technical support for these versions.

Versions Affected:

Highlights of Sterling B2B Integrator 6.2:

  • Certified Containers:Designed for cloud and on-premises, improving deployment and management.
  • Cloud-native Features:Support for S3, Microsoft Blob, and databases-as-a-service.
  • BPaaS:Business processes exposed as RESTful APIs for easy integration.
  • Kafka Integration:Connect seamlessly with Kafka for distributed streaming.
  • Advanced TLS 1.3:Enhanced security for secure communications.

To take the full advantage of new capabilities or features, enhancements, and the latest security updates and defect fixes, customers are encouraged to upgrade to the latest version ofB2B Integratorand File Gateway. This enhancement can help your organization streamline B2B Processes, achieve greater agility, drive operational efficiency, and enhance security in your B2B operations.

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Read the following PragmaEdge IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 6.2 and Sterling File Gateway 6.2 Upgrade Services frequently asked questions and answers.

Data Migration:Your data will be migrated to IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 6.2 as part of the upgrade process.

With the release of Sterling B2B Integrator 6.2 in Q3 of 2023.., now is the ideal time to upgrade and take advantage of new features and enhancements.

Continuing with version 6.0.x after April 30, 2024, will mean no official IBM support. While PragmaEdge will strive to assist, our ability to resolve software-related issues will be constrained without IBM’s support.

The upgrade should not require mapping changes, but testing your processes, maps, and endpoints is crucial to ensure everything works seamlessly post-upgrade.

Migrating to the certified container versions ofSterling B2B Integrator 6.2involves a fresh installation and migration of resources. PragmaEdgespecializes in these deployments and has a track record of successful containerized upgrades .

Anin-place upgradeis possible from v ersion 6.0 or 6.1 to 6.2, depending on your operating system and database. Check the detailed system requirements.

In order to ensure a smooth and timely upgrade process before theApril 30, 2024End of Support deadline, Pragma Edge Sterling IntegratorExperts can help you out in assisting in upgrading to the latest version. You can write to us on sales@pragmaedge.comfor more detailed information

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