Service-Oriented Architecture
Since the emergence of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), many organizations have thought they should migrate to it as a strategic solution that would enable higher agility in meeting fluctuating needs. However, SOA is not a “silver bullet” as many might think. SOA implementation is not a trivial task as it is facing a number of adoption challenges that should be addressed and accounted for before delving into the migration process. Paying close attention to these challenges would enable adopters to successfully reap the inherent benefits. This chapter lists the most important challenges that might prevent adopters from successfully implementing SOA in their organizations, with the help of some recommended solutions. Furthermore, it presents a step-by-step implementation case study in order to teach beginners the best ways to apply SOA to their organizations.