IBM Integration Bus V9.0.0.1 Product Overview

About this manual

The document introduces IBM Integration Bus (IIB), formerly WebSphere Message Broker, and explains its role as an enterprise service bus that provides universal connectivity across protocols, message formats, and mediation patterns. It outlines the product’s architecture, components, and how it integrates with IBM WebSphere MQ and other systems.

Key sections describe new capabilities in Message Broker V8 and IBM Integration Bus V9, such as policy‑based workload management, web‑based visualization, .NET integration, and enhanced support for z/OS, Windows, and Linux platforms. The guide also highlights business value, developer editions, and upcoming roadmap items.

What's inside

• What is IBM Integration Bus (IIB)?
• Programming Concepts – Message Flows, Nodes, Message Models
• Product Overview – Architecture and Components
• What’s new in Message Broker V8
• What’s new in IBM Integration Bus V9
• Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Benefits
• z/OS Specific Features
• Developer Edition and Platform Support

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What is IBM Integration Bus?

IBM Integration Bus enables universal connectivity by integrating protocols, message formats and mediation patterns.