SOA and Cloud ComputingBeyond the Myths

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SOA and Cloud ComputingTwo Extreme Views

vs.

Disaster Nirvana

The truth is it depends…. “your miles may vary”

Characteristics ofCloud Computing?

Source: Cloud Computing and SOA Convergence in Your Enterprise by David Linthicum

Many Clouds, Many UsesSource: CSA Guide 2.1 (http://www.cloudsecurityalliance.org/guidance/csaguide.v2.1.pdf)

Cloud Mythology:Myths Against

Cloud Mythology:Myths For

Cloud Mythology:All vendors fail, did you plan for it?

What is SOA?

Abstraction:Key to Integration

Source: M-Dot Network

SOA – Architectural ApproachSomething you do, not buy

Source: M-Dot Network

SOA – Data ServicesCritical layer for Cloud Success

• Services use a logical view• Data in business terms• Quickly embrace changes

Standardize enterprise data with powerful tools, not through complex coding

Quickly accommodate data from partners, customers, suppliers

Importance of Data Servicesin the Cloud

What are the hurdles?

It’s all about the business,not the technology

See the big picture

Understand the risks,Then design for them

Walk before you run

It’s all about architecture,Regardless if it is on-premise or off-premise

There are no silver bullets

SOA & Cloud ComputingAre only as good as the team that designed it

People fail, not technology

Why do people resist change?

“People Don’t Hate Change, They Hate How You’re Trying to Change Them”

Michael T. Kanazawa

What Causes Resistance?

Uncertainty, confusion, trust, job security,WIIFM (“What’s in it for me?”)

Plan for Change

John Kotter’s8 Steps to Change

Plan for Success

If you don’t know where you are going,Any road will take you there!

SOA and Cloud ComputingBeyond the Myths

Mike Kavis, CTO M-Dot NetworkBlog: www.kavistechnology.comTwitter: www.twitter.com/madgreek65Slideshare: www.slideshare.net/ madgreek65