SOA Made Simple [electronic resource].

ISBN:

9781849684170

9781621989134

9781849684163

Title:

SOA Made Simple [electronic resource].

Author:

Dikmans, Lonneke.

Personal Author:

Dikmans, Lonneke.

Publication Information:

Birmingham : Packt Pub., 2012.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (536 pages)

General Note:

Why classify your services?

Contents:

Table of Contents; SOA Made Simple; SOA Made Simple; Credits; About the Authors; About the Reviewers; www.PacktPub.com; Support files, eBooks, discount offers and more; Why Subscribe?; Free Access for Packt account holders; Instant Updates on New Packt Books; Preface; What this book covers; What you need for this book; Who this book is for; Conventions; Reader feedback; Customer support; Downloading the example code; Errata; Piracy; Questions; 1. Understanding the Problem; The importance of information; Example -- insurance company; Mismatch between business and IT.

Duplication of functionality and dataExample -- insurance company; Process silos; Example -- utility companies; Example -- international software company; Example -- insurance company; Strategies to stay ahead; Example -- a software company; Architecture as a tool; Layering of architecture; Models; Requirements; Architecture ontology; Enterprise architecture; Reference architecture; Solution architecture; Project architecture; Software architecture; Service Oriented Architecture; Summary; 2. The Solution; What is a service?; Elements of a service -- contract, interface, and implementation.

Example -- let's have breakfastContract; Interface; Implementation; Example -- ordering a passport; Consumer and provider; Dealing with lots of service providers -- service registry; How can you make sure that people use a service?; From sunny-side-up eggs to IT; Example -- international software company revisited; Contract; Interface; Implementation; Consumer and provider; Reuse; Drivers for services; Common myths; Every service has to be automated by software; Every service is a web service; Consumers of services are always IT systems; Putting it together -- what is SOA?; Solutions.

Example -- utility companyInternational software company -- changing existing processes; Functional duplication -- rationalizing application landscapes; Standardization -- enabling change; Summary; 3. Service Identification and Design; Service identification; Top-down; Example of top-down service identification; Business service identification; Information service identification; Technical service identification; Bottom-up; Meet in the middle; I have identified my services, now what?; Service design; Provide value; Meaningful; Implementation hiding; Trust; Idempotent; Isolated; Interoperable.

IsolationExample: print service; Trust; Security; Fault-prevention and handling; Business faults; Faulty user input; Technical and software faults; Idempotency; Idempotency and statefulness; Granularity; How big should my lasagna be?; Classification; Reusability; Example -- reusability; Example -- good or bad service?; Service definition revisited; Summary; 4. Classification of Services; Service classification revisited; Example -- insurance company; Other classifications; Actor type; Channel; Organizational boundaries; Security level; Architectural layer; Combining classifications.

Local Note:

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Subject Term:

Service-oriented architecture (Computer science)

Cloud computing.

Information resources management.

Management information systems.

Added Author:

Van Luttikhuizen, Ronald.

Format:

Electronic Resources

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Publication Date:

2012

Publication Information:

Birmingham : Packt Pub., 2012.

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Summary

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 SOA is an industry term which is often preached like a religion rather than taught like a technology, and over time, grasping the concept has become unnecessarily difficult. Many companies proclaim that they don't know where to begin with SOA, while others have begun their SOA effort but haven't reaped the benefits they were convinced it would bring. "SOA Made Simple"ù unveils the true meaning of Service Oriented Architecture and how to make it successful so that you can confidently explain SOA to anyone!"SOA Made Simple"ù explains exactly what SOA is in simple terminology and by using real-life examples. Once a simple definition is clear in your mind, you'll be guided through what SOA solves, when and why you should use it, and how to set up, design and categorize your SOA landscape. With this book in hand you'll learn to keep your SOA strategy successful as you expand on it."SOA Made Simple"ù demystifies SOA, simply. It is not difficult to grasp, but for various reasons SOA is often made unnecessarily complex. Service-orientation is already a very natural way of thinking for business stakeholders that want to realize and sell services to potential clients, and this book helps you to realize that concept both in theory and practice.You'll begin with a clear and simple explanation of what SOA is and why we need it. You'll then be presented with plain facts about the key ingredients of a service, and along the way learn about service design, layering and categorizing, some major SOA platform offerings as well as governance and successful implementation.After reading "SOA Made Simple"ù you will have a clear understanding of what SOA is so you can implement and govern SOA in your own organization. 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.