The author of Service-Oriented Architecture: Field Guide to Integrating XML and Web Services (Prentice Hall PTR, 2004) elucidates what has been termed a hot, but often misunderstood topic in information technology.
Introducing SOA as an alternative to traditional distributed computing models, the founder of a firm providing SOA consulting services introduces principles, diagrams, case studies, and instructions toward designing a SOA platform.
A service models overview is appended. Supporting Web sites are available. Annotation ฉ2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
I. SOA AND WEB SERVICES FUNDAMENTALS.
II. SOA AND WS-* EXTENSIONS.
III. SOA AND SERVICE-ORIENTATION.
IV. BUILDING SOA (PLANNING AND ANALYSIS).
V. BUILDING SOA (TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN).
Appendix A: Case Studies: Conclusion.
Appendix B: Service Models Reference.