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IT Architecture
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ERP on Steroids
What was the premise made by ERP architects that has proved not to be true? What has been the major result of the initial ERP architecture limitations? How might a more flexible architectural approach help organizations?
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Objectives
Define and discuss importance of IT architecture and infrastructure from management point of view. Describe basic forms of IT architectures Discuss emerging / promising architectures: SOA and Web Services
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Introduction
IT architecture versus IT infrastructure
Architecture (logical)
> Blueprint of what must be built graphical models
Infrastructure (physical)
> Representation of how architecture implemented (hardware, software, networks)
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Oracle is our database platform We will develop all custom applications with Java We will employ an SOA approach for all new applications Needs to keep pace with business change (or anticipate it) Sometimes called chief architect
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Modern IT Architectures
Client-server Systems Internet-Based Computing Services Oriented Architecture (SOA) Web Services
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Web Browsing: The client in this architecture is thin most of the processing happens on the server
INFO420: Managing Information Technology
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Client
Application Server
Database Server
The brawn Manages data (query, add, delete, change) and data security Responds to requests from the application server
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Internet-Based Computing
Extension of client-server (via Internet) Different models
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Web Server
Application Server
Database Server
The brawn Manages data (query, add, delete, change) and data security Responds to requests from the application server
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Both the sender and receiver know how to communicate, but dont care about the internal workings of each other Services could be within a company, or you could access services from another organization they just need to agreed on how services will communicate
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SOA - Example
Build a supply chain management system out of existing components
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Web services
Second-generation Internet-based distributed system A form of Services Oriented Architecture based on WWW and Internet standards
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From proprietary IT architecture to Web Services based on openness of Internet > Agility > Cost avoidance > Pay only for needed functionality
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Todays students
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o Form small groups:
What are the implications for IT architecture for institutions like StFX?