Enterprise Architecture A to Z

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Preface

e goal of this text is to enlighten readers, CIOs, CTOs, and senior managers about a set of

progressive approaches to designing state-of-the-art information technology (IT) infrastructures

and data centers. We provide time-tested solid guidance to companies that perhaps prefer to

get some fresh views on these weighty matters, rather than relying on consultants who have

“answers” before the question is even asked, or other self-serving agents. is material is based on

the author’s hands-on practice in the architecture, grid computing, and networking arenas that

spans three decades.

Driven by the need and desire to reduce costs, improve ...