* Endorsed by all major vendors (Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, and SAP), SOA has quickly become the industry standard for building next-generation software; this practical guide shows readers how to achieve the many benefits of SOA * Begins with a look at the architectural principles needed to create successful applications and then goes on to examine the process for designing services and SOA implementations * Each stage of the design process has an accompanying chapter that walks readers through the details and provides helpful tips, techniques, and examples * The author team of SOA practitioners also provides two unique, comprehensive, end-to-end case studies illustrating the architectural and design techniques presented in the book