Table of Contents

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

Chapter 8: Developing a Network Culture through Collaboration Solutions 113

Chapter 9: Reviewing Communication Methods 127

Part IV: Developing an Extended Network Enterprise 141

Chapter 10: Managing Data Storage 143

Chapter 11: Managing Application Development 163

Chapter 12: Planning for the Mobile Enterprise 175

Part V: Obtaining Value beyond the Basic Enterprise 193

Chapter 13: Virtualizing Enterprise Systems 195

Chapter 14: Facilitating High-Performance Computing 207

Chapter 15: Enabling Green IT 219

Part VI: Protecting the Enterprise 229

Chapter 16: Planning Technology Updates 231

Chapter 17: Planning Security Strategies 247

Chapter 18: Planning Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery 261

Part VII: The Part of Tens 273

Chapter 19: Ten Challenges for Redesigning an Existing Enterprise 275

Chapter 20: Ten “Low-Hanging Fruit” Opportunities 281

Glossary 289

Index 313

About the Author

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.