Health Check Services

Expert Health Check for IBM Sterling Data Exchange Infrastructure

Optimize the performance of your IBM Sterling Data Exchange solutions

If you use IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, IBM Sterling File Gateway or IBM Sterling Connect:Direct, your Sterling platform is critical to the operation of your business.
But is it running securely, efficiently and without hidden risks?

At B2B Solutions, we offer an Expert Health Check, which provides a comprehensive assessment of your IBM Sterling infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.

When a system goes into production, its initial performance is usually optimal. However, as businesses evolve, the volume of integrations, transactions and data processed grows exponentially, generating hidden defects that can become critical problems.

Without regular review and optimisation, this uncontrolled growth can affect operational efficiency, generate recurring issues and make it difficult to respond to new business needs.

 

Business Impact

Unexpected Failures Affecting the Operation

  • Without proper monitoring, performance problems and configuration errors can lead to system crashes, interruptions in file transmission and loss of critical information.
  • Late detection of these problems can cause operational delays, customer defaults and reputational damage.
  • In industries such as banking, logistics and retail, an IBM Sterling system outage can result in immediate financial loss and contractual penalties.

Security and Compliance Risks

  • Insecure connections and outdated encryption can be a gateway for cyber attacks, data theft or unauthorised access.
  • Lack of access control: Improperly managed user accounts can pose an internal risk and allow inappropriate access to sensitive data.
  • Regulatory non-compliance: Regulations such as GDPR, ISO 27001 and SOX require strict security and compliance management. Failure to conduct regular audits can result in fines, legal sanctions and loss of trust from customers and partners.

Hidden Costs

  • Without regular reviews, the platform consumes more resources than necessary, which translates into higher operational costs for hardware, licenses and support.
  • Reactive maintenance is much more expensive than preventative maintenance: Resolving a critical problem under pressure means more downtime, more IT staff hours and potential financial impact.
  • The time your technical team spends troubleshooting is time not spent improving processes or developing new business solutions.

Our Expert Health Check

Our Expert Health Check consists of a detailed analysis of the IBM Sterling Data Exchange ecosystem to identify vulnerabilities, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement in Performance, Security, Code, Resilience, Costs and Best Practices.

A complete study that allows you to identify any problems before they affect your operation. 

What does our Expert Health Check include?

Performance and Dimensioning

  • Performance analysis of databases, business processes and system configuration.
  • Resource verification (CPU, memory, disk and network) with detailed metrics to detect potential bottlenecks.
  • GC/JVM tuning and resource allocation optimisation for maximum efficiency.

Security and Compliance

  • Evaluation of encryption, authentication, connections and detection of known vulnerabilities.
  • Review of security policies: insecure connections, obsolete encryption, account management and external authentication.
  • Verification of compliance with IBM regulations and best practices.

Configuration and Maintenance

  • Analysis and adjustment of installation parameters recommended by IBM.
  • Review of maintenance policies: data retention, archiving, log purging and database fragmentation.
  • Evaluation of network latency and communications between critical components.

Code and Business Processes

  • Identification of inefficiencies in business processes and optimisation recommendations.
  • Code review (BPs) to detect functions with high computational cost and apply best practices.
  • Analysis of high-cost SQL queries, index optimisation and review of Buffer Pools.

Bests Practices

  • Implementation of methodologies recommended by IBM to optimise processes and reduce risks.
  • Adaptation of configurations to align with global standards and maximise efficiency.
  • Assessment of infrastructure to ensure compatibility with new versions and emerging technologies.

A Differentiating Analysis

The conclusions of the Nuestro Health Check are presented in a detailed technical document which, in addition to identifying the findings, categorises them according to their impact and severity, and suggests a plan of action.

  • Accurate diagnosis: We not only detect faults, but also explain their root cause.
  • Effective recommendations: We don’t just point out problems; we offer practical solutions tailored to your environment.
  • Strategic action plan: A clear and structured roadmap to implement improvements with the least impact on your operation.

Benefits of our Expert Health Check

  • Clear view of the state of your ecosystem: Identify and understand the critical points of your IBM Sterling infrastructure.
  • System integrity protection: Reduce operational risk and ensure the stability of your platform.
  • Performance optimisation: Improve efficiency, reduce response times and increase productivity.
  • Cost reduction: Maximise uptime and minimise unnecessary expenditure on reactive maintenance.
  • Customised recommendations: Specific settings to make your IT team work more efficiently.

Is your IBM Sterling infrastructure in optimal condition?

If you don’t have a clear answer, it’s time to act.

Ask us for an Expert Health Check today,

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