Intro to Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

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SOA is a contemporary Information Technology topic that is vigorously discussed, thoroughly debated, and strongly hyped. What is SOA? Why is it important? Is SOA real? Is it destined to match Java, XML, and the Web in significance? Or is SOA destined to join CASE tools and AI somewhere beyond the limelight?

This class demonstrates how SOA closes the semantic gap between a business centric perspective and the world of Information Technology services and capabilities. This class discusses SOA's architectural principles and philosophies, demonstrates how SOA's emphasis on reuse can improve return on investment, and shows how SOA facilitates collaborations among departments within an enterprise as well as among distinct enterprises. This class also offers a detailed review of a real-world project providing further insights into key aspects of SOA.

Upon the completion of this class, students will be introduced to:

• the challenges facing today's business enterprises
• how SOA helps business enterprises fulfill expectations and overcome obstacles
• how SOA strengthens the alignment between business needs and the features and capabilities of deployed Information Technology systems
• how SOA facilitates the operations, administration, and management of business applications.
• various standards and technologies relevant to SOA

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