Service Oriented Architecture for Dummies, 2nd Edition

Whether youre the IT person responsible for developing SOA or the executive whos trying to get a handle on the concept, Service Oriented Architecture For Dummies, 2nd Edition will help you understand what SOA is, why its important, and how you can make the most of it. Youll find out about the business and financial aspects of SOA, how to decide if you need it, and what it can mean to your bottom line. Discover how to:

• Identify the main components of SOA and how they work to create business processes
• Create reusable, flexible systems and avoid common pitfalls
• Deconstruct business processes and applications to identify their components, then put them together in new ways
• Construct SOA business applications for maximum adaptability
• Confirm quality in a situation thats difficult to test, and assure the quality and consistency of your data
• Develop a governance strategy for SOA based on your companys philosophy and culture
• Work with XML and understand how its used in SOA
• Maximize the benefits of unified communications
• Understand software ecosystems, rich interfaces, and the development lifecycle

Packed with real-life case studies illustrating how SOA has been applied in a variety of industries, Service Oriented Architecture For Dummies, 2nd Edition demystifies one of todays hottest business tools.