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SOA governance breeds lightweight, flexible enterprise architecture
SOA and cloud expert David Linthicum weighs in on the connection between strong SOA governance and lightweight, flexible architecture. Feature
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Can SOA get more flexible to meet complex challenges?
Addressing concerns of flexibility and complexity requires building and maintaining solid SOA governance and proper enterprise infrastructure. SearchSOA 2011-12 Survey
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Successful SOA implementations require planning: User stories
User stories demonstrate how careful planning and integration are crucial to effective SOA-based system upgrades and successful cloud adoption. Tutorial
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Gartner AADI Summit 2011 conference coverage
As the Web and cloud computing continue to grow as important drivers for enterprise infrastructure, the Gartner AADI Summit in 2011 focuses on exciting opportunities for mobile and social apps. guide
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A practitioner's guide to modern SOA testing
Changes in business needs have led to changes in system architectures. These have resulted in businesses asking a new set of questions to test managers, consultants and architects. For example: How does one test modern SOA systems? Feature
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SOA governance efforts in cloud computing and enterprise mashups
As IT organizations branch out in new and exciting directions, a successful SOA governance program will enable these efforts to work together. Mini Learning Guide
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Q&A: An SOA governance primer
Thomas Erl and Anne Thomas Manes discuss SOA Governance in a new book. In a Q&A they portray the adoption curve, agile governance and the governance needs of cloud computing. Feature
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Business capabilities special report
'Business capabilities' are gaining attention as architects make sure IT assets bring real value to the enterprise. Thus, business capabilities are taking a central role in discussions of IT architecture. Special Report
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SOA Governance Tutorial
SOA governance is quickly becoming one of the most important tasks for the enterprise. Our new SOA governance tutorial contains tips, expert advice, trends, news and products you need to learn how to successfully govern your service-oriented architec... Tutorial
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SOA Advisor: Business analysis and SOA
The SOA Advisor newsletter is a series of articles written by Thomas Erl that discuss the benefits and principles of service-oriented architecture. SOA Advisor
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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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Service-oriented cloud computing infrastructure guidelines released
The Open Group, a vendor and technology-neutral standards body, has released the first set of guidelines for service-oriented cloud computing infrastructure. News | 17 Jan 2012
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Cloud governance and SOA governance: Similar but different?
As cloud computing evolves the need for runtime governance increases. Distributed clouds may experience new threats that were not present in SOA. News | 04 Oct 2011
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Cloud computing moves towards governance, gateways and security
Cloud computing issues include governance, authentication gateways and security in general. While these issues are similar to those found across the IT landscape, they are not identical. News | 25 May 2011
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EAI expert Ruh envisions “The Decade of Services”
"We have learned a lot," says EAI and SOA expert William Ruh on the state of SOA and Web services. Among other things, perceptions of governance and standards have changed. Q&A | 04 Apr 2011
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Sopera bought by Talend
Open source data management company Talend has acquired Sopera, a maker of open source SOA and middleware platforms. News | 17 Nov 2010
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LightSwitch user: MS developer tool helps you quickly assess business models
With Microsoft's Visual Studio LightSwitch beta software, users are given the opportunity to build business applications by using a simplified process, according to an early adopter. LightSwitch helps line-of-business and small business users quickly... News | 15 Oct 2010
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IBM to acquire OpenPages
IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced a definitive agreement to acquire OpenPages, a privately-held company based in Waltham, MA. News | 28 Sep 2010
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Why Governance? And Why Now?
As any architect will attest, governance is not so much a question of 'why,' but rather about 'how' and 'when.' More specifically, conversations and debates usually focus on how much governance is really necessary, as well as when and where to apply ... News | 10 Aug 2010
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State of SOA Survey 2010 - Executive Summary: SOA is entrenched
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) has come a long way since it came to industry attention in 2002 as a cure for proliferating, incompatible Web Services. Recently TechTarget and Forrester Research team members collaborated on this report to determi... Article | 08 Jun 2010
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Top five service-oriented cloud computing articles in 2011
Cloud computing has gained momentum as a force in enterprise architecture throughout 2011. Here is a look back at the top 5 stories on service-oriented cloud computing. Tip
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Software test veteran suggests: Set up a SOA Test Center of Excellence
SOA changes architecture, and savvy application development managers know it changes test frameworks, too. Tip
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Cloud governance: Learning from SOA
Cloud governance is an often neglected but necessary component of successful cloud computing deployments. Service oriented architecture (SOA) governance and best practices can help. Tip
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In 2011, will SOA policy and business rules tools step up?
Business rules engines and SOA policy governance tools may help to make Business-IT alignment a vivid trend in the coming year. Information Architectures
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On the road to SOA - Part 2, Governance is fundamental
Toufic Boubez says SOA governance is fundamental. You can't be thinking about building SOA without having a roadmap. Tip
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Tips for tracing enterprise transactions
We asked Mamoon Yunus to provide three tips for individuals looking to improve transaction monitoring in SOA or non-SOA settings. Tip
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Business agility as an emergent property of SOA
Implementing SOA isn't traditional systems engineering (TSE) at all, but rather a fundamentally different approach to dealing with complexity in the IT environment. Tip
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Contracts as an organizational approach to alignment
Ronald Schmelzer discusses how and why to make sure your technologists and business people are aligned for best management practices. Tip
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Service semiotics and the SOA illusion
Jason Bloomberg discusses why a visual understanding of service-oriented architecture is key to successful implementation. Tip
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The best SOA pilots don't get the services right
Ronald Schmelzer discusses that because SOA is constantly changing, a business' development and architecture is bound to fail in order to eventually succeed. Tip
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Working with SOA in an Agile environment
In this Ask the Expert, Todd Biske explains if SOA needs to be lightweight and flexible in order to handle Agile projects and also talks about ways governance programs keep Agile developers on track without outside distractions. 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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Enterprise application mashup orchestration
Enterprise application mashup expert Mike Ogrinz explains mashup orchestration in terms of three separate aspects: facilitation, encouragement and of course governance. Answer
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What is a capability map?
A capability model is only the first piece of the capability puzzle. The other half is a capability map that will enable the business to follow the capability model. Answer
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How do you draw up and follow a capability map?
How you draw a capability model and map is really up to you. You can define the taxonomy in an Excel spreadsheet or in any number of EA tools on the market. Answer
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Enterprise mashup applications cause concern for SOA governance
Do emerging enterprise mashup applications cause concern for SOA governance? They sure do, but SOA governance guru Todd Biske has some tips for minimizing the risk. Answer
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Maximizing reusability of SOA services
Reusability is often seen as the "holy grail" of software development – everyone wants it but nobody gets it. As such, maximizing reuse is a very tricky challenge. Answer
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When should you consider SOA governance tools?
SOA governance can be defined as the policies, peoples, and proccesses that keep a SOA initiative in line. So when should you invest in tools to help? Our expert has the answer. Ask the Expert
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Service contract tools
Anne Thomas Manes discusses what is included in a service contract between a client and provider and how well the contracts are implemented. Ask the Expert
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Service reuse rules
Anne Thomas Manes discusses how best to go about providing and capturing information for any consumer planning on reusing. Ask the Expert
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cloud service governance
Cloud services governance is a general term for applying specific policies or principles to the use of cloud computing services. The goal of cloud services governance is to secure applications and data when they are located remotely. Definition
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service-oriented architecture (SOA)
A service-oriented architecture (SOA) is the underlying structure supporting communications between services...(Continued...) Definition
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SOA governance
SOA governance refers to the processes used to oversee and control the adoption and implementation of service-oriented architecture (SOA) in accordance with recognized practices, principles and government regulations... (Continued) Definition
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Service Integration Maturity Model (SIMM)
The Service Integration Maturity Model (SIMM) is a paradigm developed by IBM that defines the extent to which various services are integrated in a service-oriented architecture (SOA)... (Continued) Definition
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Rich Client Platform (RCP)
A Rich Client Platform (RCP) is a specialized computer program intended for the creation of Java applications built on the Eclipse architecture.... (Continued) Definition
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lurking
Lurking is the very common practice of reading an online or e-mail discussion without taking part in the discussion. Definition
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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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Podcast: What is the SOA repository?
SOA governance has become a paramount concern for enterprise architects and the SOA repository is emerging as a critical tool for change and IT asset management. Podcast
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Podcast: SOA and Web 2.0 – why composite apps matter
The common thread between SOA and Web 2.0 is composite applications. This podcast investigates the realities and best practices of composite app assembly. Podcast
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Podcast: The essentials of SOA governance
In this podcast, noted SOA expert David Linthicum discusses why SOA governance is critical and the technology that enables it. Podcast
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Podcast: Getting smart about 'SOA for Dummies'
In this podcast, "Service Oriented Architecture for Dummies" co-author Judith Hurwitz discusses the need for SOA, what functionality is critical to SOA and how the SOA lifecycle diverges from the traditional application lifecycle. Podcast
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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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SOA governance breeds lightweight, flexible enterprise architecture
SOA and cloud expert David Linthicum weighs in on the connection between strong SOA governance and lightweight, flexible architecture. Feature
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Working with SOA in an Agile environment
In this Ask the Expert, Todd Biske explains if SOA needs to be lightweight and flexible in order to handle Agile projects and also talks about ways governance programs keep Agile developers on track without outside distractions. Answer
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Can SOA get more flexible to meet complex challenges?
Addressing concerns of flexibility and complexity requires building and maintaining solid SOA governance and proper enterprise infrastructure. SearchSOA 2011-12 Survey
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Successful SOA implementations require planning: User stories
User stories demonstrate how careful planning and integration are crucial to effective SOA-based system upgrades and successful cloud adoption. Tutorial
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Service-oriented cloud computing infrastructure guidelines released
The Open Group, a vendor and technology-neutral standards body, has released the first set of guidelines for service-oriented cloud computing infrastructure. News
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Top five service-oriented cloud computing articles in 2011
Cloud computing has gained momentum as a force in enterprise architecture throughout 2011. Here is a look back at the top 5 stories on service-oriented cloud computing. Tip
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Gartner AADI Summit 2011 conference coverage
As the Web and cloud computing continue to grow as important drivers for enterprise infrastructure, the Gartner AADI Summit in 2011 focuses on exciting opportunities for mobile and social apps. guide
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A practitioner's guide to modern SOA testing
Changes in business needs have led to changes in system architectures. These have resulted in businesses asking a new set of questions to test managers, consultants and architects. For example: How does one test modern SOA systems? Feature
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Cloud governance and SOA governance: Similar but different?
As cloud computing evolves the need for runtime governance increases. Distributed clouds may experience new threats that were not present in SOA. News
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About SOA governance
SOA governance refers to the processes used to oversee and control the adoption and implementation of service-oriented architecture (SOA) in accordance with recognized practices, principles and government regulations. SOA governance provides optimum service quality, consistency, predictability and performance, ensures that personnel follow prescribed policies and corrects system problems or policy infractions as they occur. Find SOA governance best practices, as well as how-to articles and multimedia resources.