Contents
Preface
Chapter 1
Enterprise Architecture Alignment
Abstract
Introduction
Theoretical Background
EA Literature
Alignment Heuristics
Quality Metrics for EA
Methods
Design Science
Applied Alignment Heuristics
Alignment Calculation
Case Studies
Research Environment
Translating Alignment Heuristics into ADL
Results
Discussion
Model Alignment Results
Verification of Ampersand Rules
Mutual Comparison of Model Results
Longitudinal Comparison
Ampersand
Implications for Practice
Meta-Model as a Foundation under the Set of Rules
Violations as Input for EA Management Process
Limitations
Application of EA Quality Factors
Ampersand
Future Research
Conclusion
References
Biographical Sketches
Chapter 2
Enterprise Architecture Knowledge Transfer and Organizational Empowerment
Abstract
Introduction
Methodology
Theoretical Background
Enterprise Architecture Practices
Learning Principles
Systematics of EA Learning
Empirical Studies of Skills Transfer
Summer School
Municipal Training
Certification Training
Analysis and Discussion
Impact Analysis
Critical View
Conclusion
References
Biographical Sketches
Chapter 3
Application of SOA with Cloud Computing
Abstract
Introduction
Service-Oriented Architecture Overview
Atomic Service
Composite Service
Loosely Coupled
Cloud Computing
Types of Clouds
Categories of Cloud Providers
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Adopting a Service-Oriented Architecture
Conclusion
References
Chapter 4
Microservice Architecture
Abstract
1. Introduction
2. History and Evolution of the Service-Oriented Architecture
3. Advantages and Disadvantages of MSA
4. MSA with Service Registry
5. MSA with Synchronous Communication
6. MSA with Asynchronous Communication
Conclusion
References
Index
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