SIA Prelim Reviewer

System Integration

The process of combining various subsystems or components to work together as a unified system

Horizontal Integration

Connects different systems or applications at the same level of the technology stack

Vertical Integration

Connects systems across different levels of the technology stack

Functional Integration

Focuses on integrating different functionalities or modules within the same system

Middleware

Software that facilitates communication between different systems or applications

Message Brokers

Facilitate message exchange between different systems

API Gateways

Manage and route API requests

Database Middleware

Connects applications to databases, handling data transactions and queries

APIs (Application Programming Interface)

Sets of rules and protocols that allow different software applications to communicate with each other

Monolithic Architecture

All components of the application are interconnected and operate as a single unit

Layered Architecture

Divides the system into distinct layers that interact with each other in a hierarchical manner

Microservices Architecture

Decomposes the system into small, independent services that communicate through APIs

Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Designs the system as a collection of loosely coupled, reusable services that interact through standardized protocols

Modularity

Breaking down the system into smaller components or modules that can be developed and maintained independently

Scalability

Designing the system to handle increased load and data volume without significant performance degradation

Interoperability

Ensuring different systems and components can work together seamlessly despite different technologies or platforms

Enterprise

The information needed to run a profitable business and the characteristics of that information

Architecture

High-level planning that shows the overall structure or design of an organization or system

Enterprise Architecture

A framework that aligns business goals, processes, technology, and information systems to achieve an organization's mission

Enterprise Information Architecture (EIA)

A component of Enterprise Architecture that provides a common framework for sharing and managing information securely across the organization.

Data Governance

Management of data availability, usability, integrity, and security in an enterprise

Data Stewardship

Roles and responsibilities for managing and overseeing data assets

Data Quality Management

Processes to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability

Data Privacy and Security

Policies and controls to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with data protection regulations

Data Management

The practice of collecting, storing, managing, and utilizing data effectively

Information Systems

The combination of technology, people, and processes used to collect, process, and disseminate information

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, Information Systems

Integrated software solutions for managing core business processes

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Information Systems

Tools for managing interactions with customers and analyzing customer data

Business Intelligence (BI) Systems, Information Systems

Applications for analyzing and visualizing data to support strategic decision-making

Zachman Framework

A framework for organizing and categorizing information architecture in a structured manner

TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)

A framework for developing and managing enterprise architectures. Systematic and iterative approach

Architecture Development Method (ADM), TOGAF

Guides the development of architecture

Gartner Framework

A framework that provides guidance on how to build and manage enterprise information architectures