SOA Made Simple

Discover the true meaning behind the buzzword that is Service Oriented Architecture book and ebook

Key Features

• Get to grips with clear definitions of "Service" and "Architecture" to understand the full SOA picture
• Read about SOA in simple terms from Oracle ACE Directors for SOA and Middleware in this book and e-book
• A concise, no-nonsense guide to demystifying Service Oriented Architecture

Book Description

What you will learn

• Start logically by understanding the misalignment of IT and Business and the problems it causes
• Gradually learn about the solution to this misalignment with SOA concepts such as service, solution architecture, and more
• Put together clear definitions of "Service" and "Architecture" to understand the full SOA picture
• Fully understand how to distinguish between both well and badly designed services and pinpoint the reasons for each
• Get to grips with the different service layers, guidelines and principles of service design
• Learn about the building blocks of SOA, like BPM and Enterprise Service Bus
• Dive into the realization and maintenance of your SOA once the concept is clear
• Think about SOA in historic perspective: the evolution from EAI, CBD, OO and so on
• Understand how to pick your battles once you finally get started with SOA to make it a successful effort in your own organization!

Who this book is for

If you are an architect who wants to be completely clear in your understanding of what SOA is, then this book is essential. In fact, anyone (designer, developer, administrator or team lead) who is implementing or about to implement an architecture in an IT environment should not miss out on "SOA Made Simple"ù.
Some previous experience with general software architecture is required, but this guide will tell you everything you need to know about SOA in a clear and easy fashion.