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Does Bluemix support MBaaS (Mobile Backend as a Service)?


I am reading about and then trying to use IBM Bluemix. I have seen some confusing statement about MBaaS support on Bluemix. Some sites mention that Bluemix is a PaaS, and some places say it supports MBaaS. I have basic doubts: does IBM support MBaaS? If yes, where can I find the full MBaaS features list for IBM Bluemix? I couldn't find it in IBM site.


Solution

  • Yes, Bluemix Mobile supports a Mobile Backend as a Service.

    Here are the current services that we have that support the MBaaS pattern and a bit of information about them (and here's a quick graphical view and some links for how to get started):

    Mobile Client Access

    This service enables you to secure your Mobile Application. You can add Facebook, Google, or custom authentication to your application.

    Push Notifications

    You can add the Push Notifications service to send push notifications to your app on Android and iOS.

    Mobile Analytics (Beta)

    The Mobile Analytics service enables you to gather crash and usage knowlege about customers using your mobile app.

    Cloudant NoSQL DB

    The Cloudant service is the IBM NoSQL database to store your data.

    Object Storage

    The Object Storage service is an unstructured cloud data store where you can store things like images or files.


    Mobile Foundation

    The catalog also includes the Mobile Foundation service which you can use to create a test environment before deploying or purchasing the on-premise software. This service is another way for enabling a developer to create a mobile channel.