IT Architecture For Dummies
Get a handle on enterprise architecture and develop a strategy for successAn enterprise network is a complex creature. This book breaks it down into simpler bites. You'll understand the parts, what they mean to your company, how to make technology match your business goals, and how to create an enterprise culture. Then you'll get help with long-term planning, managing security, and getting the most from your technology.Know the game and the players — understand enterprise components, the management roles involved, and the impact of platform selectionWhat IT can do — learn to align technology with organizational goals and explore regulatory compliance and risk management practicesWho you are — examine the fundamental aspects of identity management and how to develop an enterprise cultureNuts and bolts — look at the elements of a distributed network, its resources, and how to establish long-term operational strategiesIncrease technology's value — through virtualization, high-performance computing, Green IT strategies, and other practicesKeep your guard up — create effective disaster recovery solutions and develop a sound game plan against the ever-changing threats to interconnected systemsOpen the book and find:Tasks, roles, and tools of IT architectureRisk and compliance issues for managementTips for reducing complexityIdentity and access management strategiesEffective communication methodsHow to plan for the mobile enterpriseWhen green is profitableWhat to consider when planning technology updatesLearn to:Create an Enterprise IT strategy that meets business objectivesWork with each layer of the technology stackSupport organizational structure and processesDevelop an action plan for implementation