The latest architectural revolution to strike IT is service-oriented architecture. IT managers are not only excited about the promise of SOA, but also fearful of this new paradigm and the impact it will have on the organization. Here are four simple steps you can follow to ensure a smooth transition to SOA.
Define SOA
If you are implementing service-oriented architecture, the most important point to remember is that your IT organization must have a clear understanding and definition of it.
Ask five IT professionals exactly what SOA means, and you are likely to hear five different answers. That's because such architectures are rapidly evolving.
