1st Edition
Enterprise Architecture A to Z Frameworks, Business Process Modeling, SOA, and Infrastructure Technology
By Daniel Minoli
Copyright 2008
498 Pages
126 B/W Illustrations
by
Auerbach Publications
504 Pages
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Auerbach Publications
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Driven by the need and desire to reduce costs, organizations are faced with a set of decisions that require analytical scrutiny. Enterprise Architecture A to Z: Frameworks, Business Process Modeling, SOA, and Infrastructure Technology examines cost-saving trends in architecture planning, administration, and management. To establish a framework for discussion, this book begins by... Read more
The Logical Level: Enterprise Architecture A tO Z:
Frameworks, Business Process Modeling, and SOA
Introduction: Enterprise Architecture and Technology Trends
Introduction: The Criticality of Information Technology
IT Resources Requiring Proper Architectural Planning
What is Enterprise Architecture?
Trends in Enterprise Architecture and Data Center Environments
Course of Investigation
Enterprise Architecture Goals, Roles, and Mechanisms
Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Architecture Constructs
Enterprise Architecture Governance
The Open Group Architectural Framework
Introduction and Overview
The Role of Architecture Views
Basic TOGAF Concepts
Developing Views in the ADM
Core Taxonomy of Architecture Views
Views, Tools, and Languages
Conclusions
The Zachman Architectural Framework
Background
Framework
Architecture Implementation
Official Enterprise Architecture Standards
Introduction
ISO 15704
Other ISO Standards
IEEE 1471–2000 Standard
Enterprise Architecture Tools
Overview
Snapshot of Products
Business Process Modeling
Business Process Modeling
Business Process Modeling Standardization
Unified Modeling Language™
Model-Driven Architecture
Architecture Fulfillment via Service-Oriented Architecture Modeling
Background and Description
Benefits of using SOA Machinery
SOA Machinery
Challenges to Full-Fledged SOA Deployment
Building SOA Environments
The Infrastructure Level: Migrating to State-of-the-Art Environments in Enterprises with IT-Intensive Assets: Network Virtualization
Evolving SAN, GbE/10GbE, and Metro Ethernet Technologies
Overview of Networking
The Technology Architecture Bottom Line for LANs and SANs
Introduction To Optical Transmission
Advances in LAN Technology, Applications, and Opportunities
SAN-Related Technology
Evolving MAN/WAN Technologies
The Technology Architecture Bottom Line for MANs and WANs
Advances in MAN Technology, Applications, and Opportunities
Advances in WAN Technology, Applications, and Opportunities
Networking in SOA Environments
Introduction and Overview
XML, Web Services, and SOA Networking
XML and SOAP Messaging
SOA Security, Identity Management, and Access Control
Security Policy
Policy Management
WS Management and Monitoring
Business-Level SOA Management and Analysis
SOA Interoperability
WS Standards
SOA Platform Functionality, Components, and SOA Infrastructure
SOA Network Infrastructure
Vendor-Specific Implementations
Future of Networking in SOA Environments
Server/Storage Virtualization and Grid Computing for Commercial Enterprise
Environments
Introduction
What Is Grid Computing and What Are the Key Issues
Potential Applications and Financial Benefits of Grid Computing
Grid Types, Topologies, Components, Layers—A Basic View
Comparison With Other Approaches
A Quick View of Grid Computing Standards
A Pragmatic Course of Investigation on Grid Computing
Frameworks, Business Process Modeling, and SOA
Introduction: Enterprise Architecture and Technology Trends
Introduction: The Criticality of Information Technology
IT Resources Requiring Proper Architectural Planning
What is Enterprise Architecture?
Trends in Enterprise Architecture and Data Center Environments
Course of Investigation
Enterprise Architecture Goals, Roles, and Mechanisms
Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Architecture Constructs
Enterprise Architecture Governance
The Open Group Architectural Framework
Introduction and Overview
The Role of Architecture Views
Basic TOGAF Concepts
Developing Views in the ADM
Core Taxonomy of Architecture Views
Views, Tools, and Languages
Conclusions
The Zachman Architectural Framework
Background
Framework
Architecture Implementation
Official Enterprise Architecture Standards
Introduction
ISO 15704
Other ISO Standards
IEEE 1471–2000 Standard
Enterprise Architecture Tools
Overview
Snapshot of Products
Business Process Modeling
Business Process Modeling
Business Process Modeling Standardization
Unified Modeling Language™
Model-Driven Architecture
Architecture Fulfillment via Service-Oriented Architecture Modeling
Background and Description
Benefits of using SOA Machinery
SOA Machinery
Challenges to Full-Fledged SOA Deployment
Building SOA Environments
The Infrastructure Level: Migrating to State-of-the-Art Environments in Enterprises with IT-Intensive Assets: Network Virtualization
Evolving SAN, GbE/10GbE, and Metro Ethernet Technologies
Overview of Networking
The Technology Architecture Bottom Line for LANs and SANs
Introduction To Optical Transmission
Advances in LAN Technology, Applications, and Opportunities
SAN-Related Technology
Evolving MAN/WAN Technologies
The Technology Architecture Bottom Line for MANs and WANs
Advances in MAN Technology, Applications, and Opportunities
Advances in WAN Technology, Applications, and Opportunities
Networking in SOA Environments
Introduction and Overview
XML, Web Services, and SOA Networking
XML and SOAP Messaging
SOA Security, Identity Management, and Access Control
Security Policy
Policy Management
WS Management and Monitoring
Business-Level SOA Management and Analysis
SOA Interoperability
WS Standards
SOA Platform Functionality, Components, and SOA Infrastructure
SOA Network Infrastructure
Vendor-Specific Implementations
Future of Networking in SOA Environments
Server/Storage Virtualization and Grid Computing for Commercial Enterprise
Environments
Introduction
What Is Grid Computing and What Are the Key Issues
Potential Applications and Financial Benefits of Grid Computing
Grid Types, Topologies, Components, Layers—A Basic View
Comparison With Other Approaches
A Quick View of Grid Computing Standards
A Pragmatic Course of Investigation on Grid Computing
Biography
Daniel Minoli
