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160 Chapter 8 Bringing Governance to the Clouds
more complex, typically more than 50 services, the need for governance becomes
even more apparent.
How do we select an SOA governance solution A few dos and don’ts can
help with the decision.
Dos
Do select a vendor that provides governance features that are more
runtime in nature. Many governance tools focus on design-time
features, which is fine, but the runtime features provide the most value.
Do look at governance solutions that are well integrated with testing
and performance management tools. Let’s face it: SOA and cloud
computing are performance problems waiting to happen.
Do make sure to do the upfront planning and place the proper
management processes around the technology.
Don’ts
Don’t select a governance vendor only because it is part of a suite of
software. It should have value as a standalone product whether it is
bundled in a suite of software or not.
Don’t rely on what works for other companies. Your problem domain is
unique; the governance solution will be as well. Trust me.
Don’t forget that you and your governance solution will be together for
a long time. Consider the quality of the vendor, support, training, and
so on. You will find that the better vendors provide holistic value within
and beyond the technology.
Don’t marry standards. If there is a fit, great. Don’t wait for standards to
mature before you move into governance . . . you will be waiting for a
very long time.
The Value of Service Governance
We can consider service governance as the ability to define, track, and monitor
service execution on any number of platforms, on-premise or cloud computing
based. The value of service governance is clear when you consider the
amount of risk it removes, since those who manage the systems can be more