Web Services, Service-Oriented Architectures, and Cloud Computing

Douglas K. Barry specializes in enterprise architecture with an emphasis in service-oriented architecture, database systems, and object technology, His practice is aimed at accelerating your understanding and use of software technology. He is an author, columnist, guest lecturer, international speaker, and mentor. Mr. Barry has consulted to over 80 companies operating in the areas of finance, stock trading, computer-aided design, telecommunications, electronic catalogs, software development, manufacturing, and military applications.

• Part I: Overview of Web Services, Service-Oriented Architecture, and Cloud Computing1. A Business Trip in the Not-Too-Distant Future2. Information Technology Used in This Trip3. Web Services and Service-Oriented Architectures4. Cloud ComputingPart II: Technical Forces Driving the Adoption of Web Services, Service-Oriented Architectures, and Cloud Computing5. Technical Forces Driving the Adoption of Webservices6. Technical Forces Driving the Adoption of a Service-Oriented Architecture7. Technical Forces Driving the Adoption of Cloud ComputingPart III: Managing Change Needed for Web Services, Service-Oriented Architectures, and Cloud Computing8. Change Issues Affecting the Adoption of Web Services, Service-Oriented Architectures, and Cloud Computing9. Tips for Managing Change Issues during Development10. Managing Change with an Incremental Service-Oriented ArchitecturePart IV: Getting Started with Web Services, Service-Oriented Architectures, and Cloud Computing11. Getting Started with Web Services12. Getting Started with Service-Oriented Architectures13. Getting Started with Cloud Computing14. Revisiting the Business Trip in the Not-Too-Distant FuturePart V: Reference Guide15. Semantic Vocabularies16. Terminology

"The book has numerous supporting diagrams and illustrations throughout, a short bibliography, and a good index…It is written for, and in language that can be understood by, managers rather that just technical specialists. Barry addresses these technologies from a business perspective, covering aspects such as staffing, training, and organizational change. It is a good reference for managers on the new world of cloud services." --ComputingReviews.com, February 3, 2014"Writing for business managers rather than technical personnel, Barry explains how a company can expand its information technology options, make information technology systems more flexible and responsive, reduce management time, and reduce maintenance costs." --Reference and Research Book News, August 2013"Web Services, Service-Oriented Architectures, and Cloud Computing by Douglas Barry provides easy-to-follow guidance around the proper use of web services, how they exist within SOA, and how the emerging use of cloud computing correctly fits into the mix. This is something that most in this industry can neither define nor implement, and getting it right the first time is critical to success. If you’re looking to understand the true nature of web services, SOA, and cloud computing – including the underlying details – then you should begin by reading this book." --David S. Linthicum, Author, Founder and CTO of Blue Mountain Labs"...What drives adoption? What corporate forces will resist adoption?...The Savvy Manager's Guide explains how all of this great new stuff is going to leverage existing infrastructure in real corporate settings, and benefit from modern software development processes like Model Driven Architecture." --Richard Mark Soley, Ph.D., Chairman and CEO, Object Management Group, Inc.