Tutorial
WSO2 Complete Guide
A full course on WSO2, covering everything from basics to production deployments across API management, integration, and identity.
Chapters
01
Chapter 1: Introduction to WSO2
02
Chapter 2: WSO2 Architecture
03
Chapter 3: WSO2 API Manager
04
Chapter 4: WSO2 Integration
05
Chapter 5: WSO2 Identity Server
06
Chapter 6: Development Setup and Tools
07
Chapter 7: API Development
08
Chapter 8: Message Mediation and Transformation
09
Chapter 9: Security Configuration
10
Chapter 10: Deployment Patterns and Operations
11
Chapter 11: Monitoring and Observability
12
Chapter 12: Advanced Integration Patterns
13
Chapter 13: Quick Reference and Cheat Sheet
About this tutorial
A full course on WSO2, covering everything from basics to production deployments.
Contents
| Chapter | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Introduction | What is WSO2, history, products, and use cases |
| 02 | Architecture | Core architecture, Carbon platform, and design patterns |
| 03 | API Manager | API management fundamentals and lifecycle |
| 04 | Integration | ESB, integration patterns, and connectors |
| 05 | Identity Server | IAM, SSO, OAuth2, and authentication |
| 06 | Development Setup | Installation, tools, and dev environment |
| 07 | API Development | Creating, publishing, and managing APIs |
| 08 | Mediation | Message transformation and mediation sequences |
| 09 | Security | Security features, policies, and best practices |
| 10 | Deployment | Deployment patterns, clustering, and scaling |
| 11 | Monitoring | Logging, analytics, and troubleshooting |
| 12 | Advanced Topics | Microservices, streaming, and advanced patterns |
| 13 | Quick Reference | Commands, configs, and common solutions |
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of APIs and web services
- Familiarity with Java (helpful but not required)
- Command line basics
- Understanding of HTTP and REST concepts
What is WSO2?
WSO2 is an open-source technology provider specializing in API management, integration, and identity and access management solutions. The WSO2 platform helps organizations build, integrate, secure, and manage their digital services.
Quick Start
# Download WSO2 API Manager (example)
wget https://github.com/wso2/product-apim/releases/download/v4.2.0/wso2am-4.2.0.zip
unzip wso2am-4.2.0.zip
cd wso2am-4.2.0
# Start the server
./bin/api-manager.sh
# or on Windows: bin\api-manager.bat
# Access the management console
# URL: https://localhost:9443/carbon
# Default credentials: admin/admin
Learning Path
- Beginners: Start with chapters 1-3 to understand WSO2 and its architecture
- Developers: Focus on chapters 6-8 for hands-on development
- DevOps/Admins: Concentrate on chapters 10-11 for deployment and operations
- Architects: Study chapters 2, 9, and 12 for design patterns and advanced topics
Key WSO2 Products Covered
- WSO2 API Manager - Full lifecycle API management
- WSO2 Enterprise Integrator - Integration and mediation
- WSO2 Identity Server - Identity and access management
- WSO2 Micro Integrator - Lightweight integration runtime