Cloud Enterprise Architecture

Cloud Enterprise Architecture examines enterprise architecture (EA) in the context of the surging popularity of Cloud computing. It explains the different kinds of desired transformations the architectural blocks of EA undergo in light of this strategically significant convergence. Chapters cover each of the contributing architectures of EA-business, information, application, integration, security, and technology-illustrating the current and impending implications of the Cloud on each. Discussing the implications of the Cloud paradigm on EA, the book details the perceptible and positive changes that will affect EA design, governance, strategy, management, and sustenance. The author ties these topics together with chapters on Cloud integration and composition architecture. He also examines the Enterprise Cloud, Federated Clouds, and the vision to establish the InterCloud.
Laying out a comprehensive strategy for planning and executing Cloud-inspired transformations, the book: Explains how the Cloud changes and affects enterprise architecture design, governance, strategy, management, and sustenance Presents helpful information on next-generation Cloud computing Describes additional architectural types such as enterprise-scale integration, security, management, and governance architectures This book is an ideal resource for enterprise architects, Cloud evangelists and enthusiasts, and Cloud application and service architects. Cloud center administrators, Cloud business executives, managers, and analysts will also find the book helpful and inspirational while formulating appropriate mechanisms and schemes for sound modernization and migration of traditional applications to Cloud infrastructures and platforms.

Cloud-Enabled Smart Enterprises!IntroductionThe Brewing IT Trends TechnologiesTrekking toward the Smart WorldRevisiting the Enterprise Journey Dynamic Enterprises Adaptive Enterprises On-Demand Enterprises Globally Integrated Enterprises Liquid Enterprises Proactive Enterprises Connected EnterprisesService-Oriented Enterprises Service Thinking for Next-Generation Enterprises The Service Paradigm Service-Oriented Architecture Enterprise-Scale Architectural Approaches Elucidating SOEsCloud Enterprises The Onset of Connected Clouds Autonomic Clouds Federated Clouds The Intercloud Ambient Cloud Instant-On Enterprises Enterprise-Class Attributes for Successful Cloud Solutions Extremely Integrated EnterprisesSmart EnterprisesThe Enabling Mechanisms of Smart Enterprises Service Computing Advanced Analytics Event-Driven Architecture Big Data Computing In-Memory Computing Cloud Computing Smarter Homes Smarter Cars Smarter EnvironmentsConclusionReferences Cloud-Inspired Enterprise Transformations!IntroductionThe Cloud Scheme for Enterprise SuccessElucidating the Evolving Cloud Idea Cloud Technologies Cloud-Induced Innovations Why Cloud Enablement and Empowerment? Implementing Smarter Environments via Clouds Application Domains The Future The IntercloudImplications of the Cloud on Enterprise StrategyEstablishing a Cloud-Incorporated Business Strategy New-Generation Business Models The Business Process Journey Service-Oriented Processes Event-Driven Business Processes Communication-Enabled Business Processes Analytics-Attached Business Processes Cloud-Impacted Business ProcessesTransitioning to Cloud-Centric Enterprises:The Tuning Methodology Service Categorization The Selection Criteria of Services Leveraging EA Frameworks for an Enterprise-Wide and Long-Lasting Cloud Strategy Utilizing a Hybrid Cloud Pondering Cloud Modernization and Migration Transitioning from Data Centers to Cloud Centers Creating Cloud-Centric Enterprise PoliciesContract Management in the Cloud Cloud Contract Characteristics Cloud Participants Role of EA in Defining the Contracts with CSPs and CSBsConclusionReferences Cloud-Instigated IT Transformations!IntroductionExplaining Cloud Infrastructures Cloud Computing Infrastructure Cloud Communications Infrastructure Virtualization for the Communication Industry The Cloud Inspires the UC Paradigm Communication as a ServiceA Briefing on Next-Generation Services Emerging Cloud Types Ambient CloudService InfrastructuresCloud Infrastructures Cloud Infrastructure Evaluation Parameters Cloud Infrastructure CapabilitiesCloud Infrastructure Solutions Identity and Access Management Suite Cloud Infrastructure Management Solutions Automated Management Resource Provisioning Cloud Performance and Scalability End-to-End Cloud Service Visibility Security Management and Federation Cloud SDP Responsible Cloud InfrastructureClouds for Business ContinuityThe Relevance of Private CloudsThe Emergence of Enterprise Clouds Affordability Resource Slicing, Pooling, and Sharing Clouds Are Lean and Green Decoupling of Software from Hardware Virtualized Data Storage and Management Data and Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Automated Tools Multitenancy and Shared EnvironmentConclusionReferences Cloud EA: Frameworks and PlatformsIntroductionSimplifying EA Development Why EA Is the Preferred ApproachThe Zachman FrameworkThe Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) A Content Model Architecture Repository TOGAF Reference ModelsThe Federal Enterprise ArchitectureThe Oracle EA Framework The BA Application Architecture Information Architecture Technology Architecture People, Process, and ToolsIBM’s Actionable EAEA ToolsConclusionReferences Cloud Application ArchitectureIntroductionCloud Application ArchitectureServices as Enterprise Building BlocksAmazing Differentiators of SOAKey Drivers for NG-SOA The Growth Trajectory of the SOAExemplary Enhancements in the Service Paradigm Process-Centric SOA for Flexibility, Agility, and Adaptivity Model-Driven SOA for Application Productivity and Portability Event-Driven SOA for Proactive and Real-Time Systems Service-Oriented BI The SCA for Simplified Construction and Composition Agent-Driven SOA for Awareness and Smartness Semantic SOA for Automation and Dynamism Service Virtualization for Simpler Service Plug and PlayExciting Service Capabilities Service Composition Service Composites Service Meshes Service MashupsDynamic and Converged Service Infrastructures Service Grids SOA Fabrics Cloud-Hosted Service Middleware Middleware for Embedded SOADirect and Distinct Impacts of NG-SOA The SOEs Smart Hospital Rich Enterprise Applications Service-Oriented Business Applications Dynamic Business Applications Multienterprise Business Applications Real-Time and Dynamic Enterprises Integrated, Adaptive, and Modernized EnterprisesConclusionReferences Cloud Data ArchitectureIntroductionA Perspective on Big-Data Computing Why Big-Data Computing?A Look at Big-Data Infrastructure NoSQL Databases Why NoSQL Databases? Simplified Data Representation End-to-End Transactions Enterprise-Grade Durability Classification of NoSQL Databases Key-Value Stores Column Family Databases Document Databases Graph Databases Cloud DatabasesThe Hadoop Software Family Functional Features of Big-Data Infrastructures Acquisition of Big Data Organizing Big Data Analyzing Big DataInformation-Oriented Architecture for Cloud Environments Characteristics of IOA The IOA Ecosystem Leading BI Applications The BI Application Infrastructures Data Storage Infrastructures The BI MiddlewareA Detailed Look at Data Integration Types of Data Integration Physical Data Integration Virtual Data Integration Comparison of EII versus ETL Comparison of EAI versus ETL Generic Criteria for Selecting a Data Integration Tool Business Drivers for Data Integration Top Five Functional Capabilities of Any Data Integration Solution Data Movement with Core ETL Data Movement with Next-Generation ELT Data Synchronization Data Quality Data Management Data GovernanceData Services The SOA-Aware Data ServicesEnterprise Data MashupsOracle’s Big-Data Solution Hardware Components Software ComponentsCloud AnalyticsSummaryReferences Cloud Technology ArchitectureIntroductionGeneric Cloud Types Public Cloud Private Cloud Community Cloud Hybrid CloudNext-Generation Connected CloudsCloud Middleware Deployment Scenarios Cloud Composition and Collaboration Cloud Orchestration Cloud Collaboration Scenarios for Cloud Brokers Scenarios Cloud Reference Architecture Scenarios for the Cloud Management BrokerThe Cloud Service Broker (CSB) Deployment Models ESB Deployment Styles Hub-and-Spoke Style Distributed Service Bus Variations in ESB Deployment Peer-to-Peer ESB Deployment Model Cloud-Ready Mule ESBCloud Appliances: The Deployment Method Deployment Challenges Localization Routing AuthenticationCloud Deployment Strategy: The Formula Step 1: Map the Network Step 2: Classify Assets Step 3: Map Assets to Cloud Deployment Models Step 4: Evaluate Potential Cloud Service Models and ProvidersThe FutureConclusionReferences Cloud Integration ArchitectureIntroductionCloud Integration: Origin and Evolution The Emergence of "IT as a Service" Integration as a ServiceApproaches for Cloud Integration Integration Approaches Pervasive Software, Inc. Impacts of the Cloud Paradigm The Cloud Integration EnigmaCloud Integration Concerns and Challenges Cloud Integration Scenarios Integration within a Public Cloud Homogeneous Clouds Heterogeneous Clouds Restricted Access Dynamic Resources PerformanceCloud Integration: Methodologies and Life Cycle Cloud Integration Methodologies Characteristics of Cloud Integration Solutions Data Integration Engineering Life CycleCloud Integration Products and Platforms Jitterbit Boomi Software Bungee Connect OpSource Connect SnapLogic Windows Azure AppFabric Bluewolf Oracle SOA Suite 11g Magic Software’s iBOLT WebSpan Adeptia Salesforce Integration Accelerator Online MQ CloudMQ Linxter Microsoft ISBCloud Int

Having obtained the competitive UGC research fellowship, Pethuru Raj, PhD successfully obtained a PhD from Anna University, Chennai, India. He then obtained a CSIR fellowship to work as a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Computer Science and Automation (CSA), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. Thereafter, he was granted a couple of international fellowships (JSPS and JST) to work as a research scientist for 3 years in two leading Japanese universities. Dr. Raj, worked as a lead architect in the corporate research (CR) division of Robert Bosch, India, for 1.5 years. Dr. Raj has more than 12 years of IT industry experience. Primarily, he has contributed as a technical architect for 8 years and as a software product architect for 4 years. Currently, he is working as an enterprise architecture (EA)consultantfocusingon EA-inspired business transformation capabilities. His ultimate aim is to provide technology advisory services to worldwide organizations and business enterprises to enable a smooth transition to be smarter in their operations, offerings, and outputs, by articulating and empowering them to adopt, adapt, and apply proven, potential, and promising technologies, architectural styles, and process optimization methods. Dr. Raj has acquired good knowledge on some emerging technologies such as cloud computing, service-oriented architecture (SOA), event-driven architecture (EDA), and enterprise architecture (EA). Also, he has gleaned reusable knowledge in big data computing and Hadoop, realtime and real-world cloud analytics, machine-to-machine (M2M) integration/cyber physical systems (CPS), high-performance system design, and the development methods of smartphone applications. He has made use of the opportunities that came my way to focus on a few business domains, including telecommunication, retail, government, energy, and health care. Dr. Raj has contributed book chapters for a number of technology books that were edited by internationally acclaimed professors and published by leading publishing houses.