Information 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. This friendly
introduction to IT architecture walks you through the myriad issues
and complex decisions that many organizations face when setting up
IT systems to work in sync with business procedures.

Veteran IT professional and author Kirk Hausman explains the
business value behind IT architecture and provides you with an
action plan for implementing IT architecture procedures in an
organization. You'll explore the many challenges that organizations
face as they attempt to use technology to enhance their business's
productivity so that you can gain a solid understanding of the
elements that are required to plan and create an architecture that
meets specific business goals.

Defines IT architecture as a blend of IT skills and business
skills that focuses on business optimization, business
architecture, performance management, and organizational
structure
Uncovers and examines every topic within IT architecture
including network, system, data, services, application, and
more
Addresses the challenges that organizations face when
attempting to use information technology to enable profitability
and business continuity

While companies look to technology more than ever to enhance
productivity, you should look to IT Architecture For Dummies
for guidance in this field.

Auteur

Kalani Kirk Hausman is a specialist in enterprise architecture, security, information assurance, business continuity, and regulatory compliance. Susan L. Cook is a Senior IT Policy and Security Programs Administrator and a former compliance auditor. Both are employed by Texas A&M University.

Résumé
A solid introduction to the practices, plans, and skills required for developing a smart system architecture Information 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. This friendly introduction to IT architecture walks you through the myriad issues and complex decisions that many organizations face when setting up IT systems to work in sync with business procedures.

Veteran IT professional and author Kirk Hausman explains the business value behind IT architecture and provides you with an action plan for implementing IT architecture procedures in an organization. You'll explore the many challenges that organizations face as they attempt to use technology to enhance their business's productivity so that you can gain a solid understanding of the elements that are required to plan and create an architecture that meets specific business goals.

Defines IT architecture as a blend of IT skills and business skills that focuses on business optimization, business architecture, performance management, and organizational structure
Uncovers and examines every topic within IT architecture including network, system, data, services, application, and more
Addresses the challenges that organizations face when attempting to use information technology to enable profitability and business continuity
While companies look to technology more than ever to enhance productivity, you should look to IT Architecture For Dummies for guidance in this field.

Contenu

Introduction 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