S005 Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Overview

Course Code: S-005
Recommended Duration: 1 half day

Benefits

This session introduces the core concepts of Service Oriented Architecture, how services act as components in creating and modifying technology systems, and how services impact future business planning.

Audience

Information professionals needing an understanding of Service Oriented Architecture.

Prerequisites

None.

Major Topics Include

Why We Need Architecture
Components of Service-Oriented Architecture
Service providers, consumers, and repositories
Loose Coupling
Inter-operability between Disparate Systems
Reusable Components
SOA compared to other Architectures
Implementing a Service-Oriented Architecture
What is an Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)?
Middleware Solutions (WebSphere MQ, AMQ, etc...)
J2EE and .NET Solutions
Legacy Systems and SOA
SOA Issues
SOA Governance
Web Services and SOA
Standards supporting Web Services
Platform Independence
Integration issues
Implementing Applications with SOA
Cost of development vs expected savings
Business Process Management and SOA
IT Alignment with Business
SOA Architect and SOA Project Manager roles

Exercises

None. This is a concepts / lecture / discussion session. If time and the environment permits there may be some demonstrations.

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Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Overview