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Test 664: SOA Fundamentals


Overview Objectives Test Preparation
Training Resources   |   Sample / Assessment Test   

To prepare for Test 664, it is first recommended that you are familiar with the job role description and the parameters this certification is based on, as well as have knowledge of the topics outlined in the test objectives/skills measured on the test.  Compare your own technical level to the test objectives and the recommended training resources, and then determine for yourself how much preparation you require. Note that these educational sources are recommended, but not required (*) before taking a certification test.

Before preparing for the certification test, it is recommended that you measure your current level of skill by taking the Assessment Test (located from the "Sample/Assessment test" link above). After you have completed your test preparation/training, you can assess your improved level of skill and readiness for the certification test, by re-taking the Assessment Test.

You can prepare for the test through the Tutor Approach (classroom, instructor led course) or the Self-Study Approach.  Sources within each approach collectively cover the skills measured on the test. 

To prepare via the Tutor Approach, take courses [(VW003 + VW005) or (WS007 or VS007)] as well as the sources with an * in front of them. 

To prepare via the Self-Study Approach, omit the course(s) and refer to the remaining sources listed below. 

(*) Notes:
1. The recommended educational resources listed are not intended to be a substitute for, but should complement, relevant practical experience.
 
2. Every effort has been made to make the recommended educational resources as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied. The resources provided are on an as is basis. IBM shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from course or publication content.

3. Extensive product knowledge is required to pass the test. 


Classroom Course

Course title: Getting Started with SOA
Course duration: 2.0 days
Course number: WS007
Alternative Option: Instructor-Led Online Course VS007: Getting Started with SOA
Abstract:
This course offers an introduction to service-oriented architecture (SOA), and describes the essential concepts of SOA that affect a broad technical audience.

Note:
For Test 664, this course covers all objectives except 1A, 1D, 2B, 2F, 5B, 5F

For Test 667, this course fully covers test objectives 1E, 2E, 3I, 4G, 4H, 5D
For Test 667, this course partially covers test objectives 2D, 3A, 4A


Instructor-Led Online Course
Forward Arrow VS007: Getting Started with SOA
Abstract: Please see alternative option Getting Started with SOA

Online course

Course title: Introducing the Value and Governance Model of Service-Oriented Architecture
Course duration: Self-paced (Virtual class)
Course number: VW003
Abstract:
The course is self-directed and self-paced, and divided into modules so you can select and customize the course to your educational requirements.

This course prepares student to write certification exam 664: SOA Fundamentals.
The remaining two courses in the SOA WBT suite, Designing SOA Solutions with Project, Technical and Operational Governance (VW004) and Technologies and Standards for SOA Projects Implementation (VW005), prepare students to write certification exam 665: Architectural Design of SOA Solutions and provide the a sound background for attending the classroom course Designing SOA Solutions with the IBM SOA Foundation (SOA59).

Note: Course covers test objectives: 1B, 1C, 2A, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2G, 3A, 3C, 4A, 4B, 4E, 4F, 5A, 5D, 5E

Course title: Technologies and Standards for SOA Project Implementation
Course duration: Self-paced (Virtual class)
Course number: VW005
Abstract:
The course is self-directed and self-paced, and divided into modules so you can select and customize the course to your educational requirements.

This course is the third of a suite of three Web-based training courses designed to enable IT architects to participate in evaluating, designing, and recommending products and technologies for service-oriented architecture (SOA) implementation.

Note: Course covers test objectives: 1C, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4A, 4B, 5C, 5E


Retail Book
Forward Arrow * Service Oriented Architecture For Dummies

ISBN: 0470054352

Forward Arrow * Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Compass: Business Value, Planning, and Enterprise Roadmap

ISBN: 0131870025

Forward Arrow * Understanding Enterprise SOA

ISBN: 1932394591


Web Resource
Forward Arrow * When not to use an SOA

Forward Arrow * Loose coupling in service-oriented architecture

Forward Arrow * Loose coupling in service-oriented architecture

Forward Arrow * Revisiting the definitive SOA definition

Forward Arrow * The Enterprise: Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Forward Arrow * XML and SOA by Thomas Erl

Forward Arrow * Business Process Execution Language for Web Services version 1.1

Forward Arrow * Service-Oriented Architecture

Forward Arrow * Services

Forward Arrow Links from IBM DeveloperWorks

click the hyperlink for the 5 entry points into SOA

Forward Arrow Business Process with BPEL4WS: Understanding BPEL4WS, Part 1

Forward Arrow "What is BPEL?", whatis.com,

Forward Arrow developerWorks article: New to SOA and Web services

Forward Arrow What Web services are NOT

Forward Arrow developerWorks: SOA terminology overview, Part 1: Service, architecture, governance, and business terms

Forward Arrow Business Process Execution Language for Web Services version 1.1

Forward Arrow IBM SOA Foundation: Providing what you need to get started with SOA

Forward Arrow Services

Forward Arrow Web Services Security (01 Mar 2004)

Forward Arrow What Is Service-Oriented Architecture by Hao He (September 30, 2003)

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