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SOA fundamentals in a nutshell

Prepare to become an IBM Certified SOA Associate

Mohamed I. Mabrouk (mohamedi@eg.ibm.com), Software Engineer, IBM
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Mohamed I. Mabrouk is a software engineer at IBM Egypt Global Delivery Center. Working at IBM Cairo Technology Development Center then moving to IBM Egypt Global Delivery Center, he gained experience in services projects in the areas of J2EE, Microsoft® .NET, business integration, and SOA, which grabbed his interest with its capability of bridging different technologies.

Summary:  Thinking about getting certified in Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)? Want to catch the wave of interest in SOA? Take this tutorial to prepare for the IBM® SOA fundamentals test leading to your certification as an IBM Certified SOA Associate. Even if you're not planning for certification right now, this tutorial is a good place to start learning about what SOA is and what it can do for your organization.

Date:  05 Sep 2008
Level:  Introductory
PDF:  A4 and Letter (151 KB | 34 pages)Get Adobe® Reader®

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About this tutorial

The tutorial structure is based on the objectives of IBM exam 669: SOA fundamentals, the only required exam to be an IBM Certified SOA Associate. This tutorial, though not to be used as the sole resource, is a great place to start if you're interested in getting certified or just learning more about SOA.

Objectives

This tutorial is an additional resource in your quest to become an IBM Certified SOA Associate. Following the objectives of the IBM SOA Fundamentals exam, this tutorial is composed of five main sections, each covering a major topic through a set of subsidiary questions and answers. You'll learn about:

  • The value of SOA.
  • The main driver for SOA's rise to prominence.
  • Basic SOA concepts.
  • The realization of SOA.
  • SOA management.
  • Preparations to adopt and implement an SOA, and what you can expect.

Prerequisites

The tutorial discusses SOA from a vendor-, implementation-, and technology-independent point of view, so you don't need any specific technical knowledge to follow along. A basic background in the concept of web services and SOA is helpful although not required. It's a good idea to review the objectives of exam 669 before you get started.

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