Service-Oriented Architecture: Developing the Enterprise Roadmap

Application Platform Strategies
In-Depth Research Overview
Service-Oriented Architecture: Developing the
Enterprise RoadmapVersion: 2.0, Jul 13, 2006
AUTHOR(S):Anne Thomas Manes(amanes@burtongroup.com)
TECHNOLOGY THREAD:
SOA and Integration Strategies
ConclusionService-oriented architecture (SOA) is a design style that enables businesses to increaseflexibility and agility. But in order to achieve these advantages, an organization must embraceSOA as a lifestyle change. SOA is something an organization does, not something it buys orbuilds. SOA is a new way to design systems, and it is more about culture than it is abouttechnology. SOA requires a different mindset, and it requires discipline. To improve the chancesfor success, an organization must establish discipline through a strong governance program.
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Synopsis..........................................................................................................................................................................5Analysis...........................................................................................................................................................................6What Is SOA?.............................................................................................................................................................6Comparing SOA to Related Technologies and Initiatives......................................................................................8SOA vs. Web Services........................................................................................................................................8UnREST over WS-*........................................................................................................................................9Service Requirements Should Dictate Middleware Selection........................................................................9SOA vs. ESB.....................................................................................................................................................10SOA vs. EAI and Integration Brokers..................................................................... [download for more]