Chapter 4. RISKS IN SOA ADOPTION

At the time of this writing (2007), service oriented architecture (SOA) is not a proven, battle-tested concept. We must have a frank and open discussion about what can go wrong with it.

In the analysis presented here, many of the risks come from the inherent problems with information technology (IT) today. This chapter will lay the groundwork by explaining these problems. Then the unique problems that SOA might engender will be examined.

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