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Is it possible to define SOA infrastructure?
What do people mean when they say SOA infrastructure? Service-oriented architecture may be a way of thinking, but it is also represented in a range of architectural practices. SSOA 2011-2012 Survey
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Profiles in application integration
As both service-oriented and cloud-based architecture take the fore, IT shops increasingly value top-notch integration design. Stories show application integration is changing today. Feature
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SOA 2011 in review and 2012 predictions
Take a look at the news on SOA in 2011and get a forecast on application development for 2012. 2011 in Review
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ESBs and integration – Looking back on 2011 and forward to 2012
2011 was a year of growth and development for the enterprise service bus (ESB). SearchSOA.com probed some players to get a sense of the year in ESBs. 2011 in Review
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ESB Tutorial
Our ESB tutorial provides the expert advice, definitions, implementation examples, trends and news you need to get started with or optimize the performance of an enterprise service bus. Tutorial
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Discover how to implement Service Component Architecture (SCA) in "Tuscany in Action"
In "Tuscany in Action," read how to use Apache Tuscany to implement Service Component Architecture (SCA). SCA lets a use describe and integrate services in a composite application. Book Excerpt
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OSGi Mini Tutorial
It arose as a component standard in the embedded world, now it's poised to join the enterprise. Find the latest OSGi articles, tips, and expert responses with the OSGi mini-guide. Learning Guide
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The top SOA/Web services stories of 2006
This two part year-in-review articles includes WS-Policy, agile development, the changing ESB and Eclipse getting more involved with SOA and Web services Special Report
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ZapThink 2004 SOA retrospective and looking ahead to 2005
2004 SOA retrospective and looking ahead to 2005 Commentary
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2004: A leap year for service-oriented architectures
Now that it's 2004, it's time for the rubber to hit the road for SOAs. ZapThink analyst Ron Schmelzer explores the topic in-depth in this commentary. Commentary
- See More: Essential Knowledge on Enterprise Services Bus (ESB)
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IBM Impact 2012 in pictures
Each year BPM and SOA devotees gather at IBM Impact in Las Vegas to hear what’s new and to find out what works best. Well over 40 sessions focused on Service-Oriented Architecture alone. Photo Story | 14 May 2012
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Progress plans to jettison middleware offerings, focus on OpenEdge
Long-time SOA player Progress Software disclosed plans today to divest important SOA and BPM holdings. News | 25 Apr 2012
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Web architect shares experiences with Oracle Service Bus
An ESB coupled to a portal is central to a health care system upgrade. The SOA-based project runs on an Oracle Service Bus. News | 29 Dec 2011
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Top five ESB and application integration articles from 2011
As we reflect on the top news in ESBs from 2011, we see that the ESB is not solely associated with SOA, but with EAI designs as well. News | 27 Dec 2011
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SOA and EAI in the land of enterprise service bus integration
Like a Swiss Army Knife with many blades and tools, the enterprise service bus (ESB) is many things to many people. It finds use in both EAI and SOA. News | 15 Nov 2011
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At Progress Software event: As SOA meets new challenges, ESBs must rise in response
At Progress' 2011 user event, expert Robin Bloor stressed the role of the enterprise service bus as application integration grows in complexity. Progress Revolution 2011 | 21 Sep 2011
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EAI expert Gregor Hohpe talks about integration patterns
At the FuseSource Camel event, Gregor Hohpe discussed a ''Conversation Design Pattern.'' He said it may eventually rival time-tested messenger patterns. Application Integration | 02 Aug 2011
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ESBs and application integration
Increasingly, the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) is taking on any aspect of application integration middleware that might be required. Will this work? News | 05 Jul 2011
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ESB IDE offers “round trip” editing
ESB developers could laboriously hand code or they could adopt tools from vendors that could speed up the process but at a cost – the tools could themselves be complicated and they tended to obscure access to underlying code. An IDE seeks to address ... News | 09 May 2011
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Forrester analysts: SOA still strong
Businesses that already use SOA are expanding their SOA initiatives and new businesses are starting to adopt SOA and to implement SOA technologies. The first-time SOA infrastructure purchase is shifting from ESBs to other technologies. News | 28 Mar 2011
- See More: News on Enterprise Services Bus (ESB)
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ESB performance depends on service design
ESBs have found increased use among SOA infrastructure tools - but they may not provide greater services reusability, if configured incorrectly. Tip
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The ESB and its role in application integration architecture
The Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) is a form of plumbing that enables effective SOA implementation. But understanding the ESB remains an industry-wide quest. Tip
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On SOA infrastructure – Tips from TSSJS presenter Jeff Genender part two
Open source maven Jeff Genender shares his take on SOA infrastructure. He includes message buses, containers, orchestrators and more in his definition. Q&A
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Q&A - Enterprise Architect Maja Tibbling - Pt.2: "Infrastructure, SOA and legacy"
We recently discussed role of SOA in cloud computing, infrastructure building, and application modernization with Maja Tibbling, Lead Enterprise Architect at Con-way, Inc. Q&A
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Q&A - Enterprise Architect Maja Tibbling - Pt.1: "No SOA, No Cloud"
SearchSOA.com recently spoke with Maja Tibbling, Lead Enterprise Architect at freight giant Con-way, Inc. The topic was the status of SOA as cloud computing begins to emerge. Tip
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Developing applications that work with message-oriented middleware requires mind shift
Message-oriented middleware helps developers create applications with asynchronous functionality increasingly vital to modern distributed applications. But programmers must be ready to cede control over orchestration to make the jump to messaging arc... Tip
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Some notes on ESB configuration
Messaging continues to be the primary service that ESBs provide, and many of them use Java as the language of choice. As with other Java undertakings, loading and unloading runtimes can be a job in itself. Tip
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Message oriented middleware can handle a variety of application types
In recent years, a broader swath of applications has proved to be appropriate for message-oriented architecture. Tip
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Three tips for choosing an ESB
Deciding whether to implement an ESB, or trying to determine what kind of ESB to use? These three tips will help you choose. Tip
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Avoid getting lost on the (enterprise service) bus
Jason Bloomberg discusses how to go about implementing an enterprise service bus (ESB) with your SOA, even when that means starting at the wrong end of the initiative. Tip
- See More: Tips on Enterprise Services Bus (ESB)
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The difference between EAI and an ESB
EAI allowed for the central management of application integration, but was limited by the complexity of integration logic. ESBs arose as a more streamlined approach. Answer
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How to make an enterprise service bus work for your SOA
An enterprise service bus (ESB) is best utilized for mediation and operational policy enforcement, according to SOA governance expert Todd Biske. Answer
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Evolving Web 2.0 apps
Rami Jaamour discusses how emulation of services can help make Web 2.0 apps more reliable and more able to evolve safely. Ask the Expert
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Low latency loose coupling worth the money
Dana Gardner discusses why spending a bit more money on acquiring high performance/low latency loosely coupled services could save time and meet business needs far better than services on the cheap. Ask the Expert
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SCA and SDO standards
David Linthicum defines Service Component Architecture (SCA) and Service Data Objects (SDO) and explains how to best build these components to enable a successful SOA. Ask the Expert
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Implementing ESBs
Thomas Erl discusses whether implementing ESBs will become obsolete in a Web services environment. Ask the Expert
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EAI changes
In this expert response David Lithicum discusses the issues with how EAI vendors fit into an EAI/ESB model. Ask the Expert
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The difference between EAI and ESB
A SearchWebServices.com member asks one of our experts, "What is the difference between enterprise application integration (EAI) and the enterprise service bus (ESB)?" Read the response or pose a question of your own to any of our experts. Ask the Expert
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Influential standards
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What's the advantage of using SonicMQ than any other MQ's like MSMQ, IBM MQ?
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- See More: Expert Advice on Enterprise Services Bus (ESB)
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enterprise service bus (ESB)
An enterprise service bus (ESB) is a software architecture for middleware that provides fundamental services for more complex architectures... (Continued) Definition
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service-component architecture (SCA)
Service-component architecture (SCA) is a group of specifications intended for the development of applications based on service-oriented architecture (SOA), which defines how computing entities interact to perform work for each other... (Continued) Definition
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webMethods
webMethods is a company that specializes in business process integration software for the enterprise. Definition
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How is PaaS changing application servers?
Chris Haddad, VP of technology evangelism at WSO2, describes cloud services like PaaS and how they are affecting application servers. Video
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Messaging middleware with Apache projects
In a podcast interview, Rob Davies - CTO of FuseSource and coauthor of the book "ActiveMQ in Action"- discusses messaging middleware and the hurdles that beginners face as they approach the subject. Podcast
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Podcast: Why does the ESB matter in SOA?
Mulesource CEO Dave Rosenberg discusses why he thinks enterprise service bus (ESB) is a critical piece of middleware for those pursuing an SOA strategy. Podcast
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IBM Impact 2012 in pictures
Each year BPM and SOA devotees gather at IBM Impact in Las Vegas to hear what’s new and to find out what works best. Well over 40 sessions focused on Service-Oriented Architecture alone. Photo Story
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Progress plans to jettison middleware offerings, focus on OpenEdge
Long-time SOA player Progress Software disclosed plans today to divest important SOA and BPM holdings. News
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ESB performance depends on service design
ESBs have found increased use among SOA infrastructure tools - but they may not provide greater services reusability, if configured incorrectly. Tip
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Is it possible to define SOA infrastructure?
What do people mean when they say SOA infrastructure? Service-oriented architecture may be a way of thinking, but it is also represented in a range of architectural practices. SSOA 2011-2012 Survey
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Profiles in application integration
As both service-oriented and cloud-based architecture take the fore, IT shops increasingly value top-notch integration design. Stories show application integration is changing today. Feature
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Web architect shares experiences with Oracle Service Bus
An ESB coupled to a portal is central to a health care system upgrade. The SOA-based project runs on an Oracle Service Bus. News
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Top five ESB and application integration articles from 2011
As we reflect on the top news in ESBs from 2011, we see that the ESB is not solely associated with SOA, but with EAI designs as well. News
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SOA 2011 in review and 2012 predictions
Take a look at the news on SOA in 2011and get a forecast on application development for 2012. 2011 in Review
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How is PaaS changing application servers?
Chris Haddad, VP of technology evangelism at WSO2, describes cloud services like PaaS and how they are affecting application servers. Video
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ESBs and integration – Looking back on 2011 and forward to 2012
2011 was a year of growth and development for the enterprise service bus (ESB). SearchSOA.com probed some players to get a sense of the year in ESBs. 2011 in Review
- See More: All on Enterprise Services Bus (ESB)
About Enterprise Services Bus (ESB)
The Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) incorporates the features required to implement a service-oriented architecture. The ESB is the software entity that acts as an abstraction layer within an enterprise architecture and allows for easier integration between diverse services and applications. SearchSOA.com has the resources for enterprise architects and software developers working on SOA and Web services projects. Here you can find articles, tips and expert responses on implementing ESB in middleware architecture.