Enterprise SOA: Service Oriented Architecture Best Practices (Coad)

Learn to apply the significant promise of SOA to overcome the formidable challenges of distributed enterprise development.

• Avoid common pitfalls in distributed systems design by applying the proven concepts of SOA
• SOA helps IT organizations reduce risk, save time, lower costs, and deliver better, more professional services
• Detailed vertical case studies and hands-on insight based on the author team's extensive experience in a wide variety of industries

This book spells out guidelines and strategies for successfully using Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) in large-scale projects. SOA represents the latest paradigm in distributed computing and middleware development. However, SOA is not a revolution, but rather an evolution in software architecture. SOA is a collection of best practice software construction principles accompanied by proven methodologies in development and project management. This book is unique in that it offers a pragmatic approach to the topic. The authors borrow from their more than forty years of collective enterprise experience, and offer a frank discussion of the challenges associated with adopting SOA. They also help readers ensure that their organization does not become too closely tied to a specific technology. The result is a detailed introduction to the topic and an architectural blueprint for implementing SOA.