Service-Oriented Modeling

I have purchased and read many SOA books and they have all fallen into one of 2 camps. They are usually either "HOW-TO" implement a SOAP/XML/WSDL based request response guides with the standard buzzwords of SOA Governance, WS-*Everything and the Kitchen Sink*, and of course a vague description of how an Enterprise Service Bus magically does away with years a poorly implemented legacy systems. This is the first SOA book that I have read that did not waste my time with page after page trivial XML examples but actually presented an entire working formal language(extended or inspired by the UML component model I believe) to describe your existing environment("As-Is") and future-state architecture in everday terms understandable by business users and application developers. I'll admit when I read that the approach is both 'Holistic' and 'Anthropomorphic' I felt like I was being marketed some Ginko-Biloba pseudo mysticism but as I read through I understood that this is an approach to SOA, probably the first, to actually make the the underlying services and consolidation of services visible and tanglible in the way an architect builds a scale model of a proposed structure to provide an in depth understanding of the project to those who are unable to turn equations into 3D structures in there heads(which is most of us). The authors crowning achievement, in my opinon, is the realization that everything (Legacy System, Schedule Batch Job, Business Apporval Process, Business Rules, Storage) must be treated as 'Services' is a quantum leap for SOA that moves the concept of SOA from a vague buzzword to a concrete deliverable, tangible item.

In a Technology world enriched with numerous and diverse business problem tools and methodologies, but fraught with universal application problems, Michael Bell has once again delivered. A remarkable common language to express SOA. As you read this easily understood book you'll soon recognize the treasure in not only uniting business and technology partners, but achieve the means to derive optimal technology solutions via sound modeling disciplines. Mr. Bell has diligently taken us through the Service Orented Life Cycle from concept/discovery, analysis and delivery using a simple mnemonic notational language. The result... improved communications in a complex technology world leading to quality service oriented products.

In his prior book, Michael Bell gave us the tools, techniques, and practical advice required to get on the path toward a successful SOA implementation. His current book "Service-Oriented Modeling" takes us to the next SOA skill level by providing us with a service life-cycle framework, new methodology, and a new modeling language(complete with new notation). Bell also provides us with a new perspective of Enterprise SOA.. described by some as an "SOA Ecosystem" or as the fabric which joins business and technology. "Service-Oriented Modeling" is a guide to a new way of thinking about enterprise information pathways. It's a powerful book, it's a good read, and I highly recommend it !

The Service-Oriented Modeling: Service Analysis, Design, and Architecture book describes the service-oriented development life cycle in detail and offers excellent project management and monitoring mechanisms. This process starts at the service-oriented conceptualization phase, continues through the service-oriented discovery and analysis, and concludes with service design and architecture. These various disciplines contribute a great deal of success to achieving project milestones and goals. This is particularly important in service oriented architecture (SOA) since often organizations are new to deploying SOA applications. The other major benefit that is provided by this service-oriented modeling study is the recommendation to take a proactive approach when planning SOA projects. This method advocates devising an SOA development strategy that counts for unpredictable events. Indeed, this is a paradoxical approach, but these events such as recession or even future merger between organizations can immensely influence a service life cycle. Thus, rigorous planning is necessary. This book is a must for any IT professional that is developing in a SOA environment!

The Service-Oriented Modeling book introduces a new methodology, modeling language, and a service life cycle framework (service-oriented modeling framework - SOMF) that explores untouched software development and SOA specific territories. This creative and insightful testimony identifies software development, business architecture, and technical architecture industry gaps that unveil a fascinating and creative approach to viewing our current software assets and their environments. The main practices that will chiefly contribute to any organization are: - Service Life Cycle Planning - Conceptual Services Discovery - Conceptual Architecture Modeling - Service-Oriented Analysis Modeling - Service-Oriented Integration with Business Architecture Artifacts - Service-Oriented Design Modeling - Logical Architecture Modeling But the most captivating aspect of this book is the language and the notation that will allow us to model our analysis propositions, model business and service integration, and model the design and architecture environments. This is an imperative book for business and technology personnel, managers, architects, modelers, and developers. I strongly recommend it.