Service-Oriented Architecture: A Planning and Implementation Guide for Business and TechnologyISBN: 978-0-471-76894-4
Hardcover
384 pages
April 2006
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"This book provides a superb overview of the SOA topic. Marks
and Bell provide practical guidance across the entire SOA life
cycle-from business imperatives and motivations to the
post-deployment business and technical metrics to consider. With
this book, Marks and Bell demonstrate a unique ability to take the
complex dynamics of SOA, and through an eloquent set of metaphors,
models, and principles, provide an understandable and insightful
how-to manual for both technical and business executives. This will
become a required handbook for any organization implementing
SOA."
—Dan Bertrand, Enterprise Technology Officer & EDS
Fellow, EDS Corporation
"A fundamental breakthrough in the business and technology
perspectives of SOA-this book belongs in every software developer,
architect, and IT executive library. Marks and Bell demonstrate a
creative and practical approach to building complex,
service-oriented systems. I especially liked the hands-on
perspective brought to multiple aspects of SOA. A must-have guide
in the technology turbulence of the future."
—Ariel Aloni, Chief Technology Officer, SunGard Data
Management Solutions
"This outstanding text gets straight to the heart of the matter,
cutting through the hyperbole and discussing how to drive real
business value through SOA. It will certainly impact my behavior,
our governance models, and, subsequently, the successful business
outcomes we derive as we continue to embrace SOA. A must-read for
battle-scarred SOA veterans and fledgling architects alike."
—Christopher Crowhurst, Vice President and Chief Architect,
Thomson Learning
"Too often, SOA has been perceived as 'all about the
technology'-standards, technology stacks, operational monitoring,
and the like. In this book, Marks and Bell expand beyond the
technology to provide a refreshing business-driven perspective to
SOA, connecting the dots between business requirements,
architecture, and development and operations, and overlaying these
perspectives with tried-and-true governance techniques to keep SOA
initiatives on track. A must-read for those leading the charge to
adopt SOA within their enterprise."
—Brent Carlson, Chief Technology Officer, LogicLibrary and
coauthor of San Francisco Design Patterns: Blueprints for
Business Software
"Marks and Bell have captured a wealth of practical experience
and lessons learned in what has become the hottest topic in
software development. In this book, they explain in detail what
works and what does not, from procedural issues to technical
challenges. This book is an invaluable reference for organizations
seeking the benefits of SOAs."
—Dr. Jeffrey S. Poulin, System Architect, Lockheed Martin and
author of Measuring Software Reuse: Principles, Practices, and
Economic Models
"One of the last things companies often consider when
implementing a business solution such as SOA is the impact on
people. Marks and Bell provide an in-depth look at 'what has to
change' from a process standpoint to make any SOA implementation a
success. A great read for those considering to embark on an
enterprise SOA and looking for the right mix of people, process,
and products."
—Alan Himler, Vice President of Product Management and
Marketing, LogicLibrary
SOA is a complex topic and a complex organizational goal
Service-Oriented Architecture: A Planning and Implementation Guide for Business and Technology shows you how to plan, implement, and achieve SOA value through its prescriptive approach, joining the business and strategic perspective to the technical and architectural perspective.
Applicable to all industries, technology platforms, and operating environments, this innovative book provides you with the essential strategies to drive greater value from your SOA and realize your business goals.