Description
Book SynopsisA solid introduction to the practices, plans, and skills required for developing a smart system architectureInformation architecture combines IT skills with business skills in order to align the IT structure of an organization with the mission, goals, and objectives of its business.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Developing the Architecture 7
Chapter 1: Planning for Enterprise Realignment 9
Chapter 2: Exploring Tasks, Roles, and Tools 17
Chapter 3: Pondering Platform Pros and Cons 29
Part II: Defining the Role of IT Architecture 41
Chapter 4: Reducing Complexity through Standardization and Consolidation 43
Chapter 5: Planning Enterprise Information Security 65
Chapter 6: Complying with Mandates and Managing Risk 81
Part III: Creating an Enterprise Culture 93
Chapter 7: Developing Identity and Access Management Strategies 95
Chapter 8: Developing a Network Culture through Collaboration Solutions 113
Chapter 9: Reviewing Communication Methods 127
Part IV: Developing an Extended Network Enterprise 141
Chapter 10: Managing Data Storage 143
Chapter 11: Managing Application Development 163
Chapter 12: Planning for the Mobile Enterprise 175
Part V: Obtaining Value beyond the Basic Enterprise 193
Chapter 13: Virtualizing Enterprise Systems 195
Chapter 14: Facilitating High-Performance Computing 207
Chapter 15: Enabling Green IT 219
Part VI: Protecting the Enterprise 229
Chapter 16: Planning Technology Updates 231
Chapter 17: Planning Security Strategies 247
Chapter 18: Planning Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery 261
Part VII: The Part of Tens 273
Chapter 19: Ten Challenges for Redesigning an Existing Enterprise 275
Chapter 20: Ten “Low-Hanging Fruit” Opportunities 281
Glossary 289
Index 313
