TY - BOOK AU - Hausman,Kalani Kirk AU - Cook,Susan L. TI - IT architecture for dummies T2 - --For dummies SN - 9780470554234 (pbk.) U1 - 004.21 PY - 2011/// CY - Hoboken, N.J. PB - Wiley Pub. KW - Information storage and retrieval systems KW - Design KW - Information technology KW - System design N1 - Includes index; Developing the architecture. Planning for enterprise realignment ; Exploring tasks, roles, and tools ; Pondering platform pros and cons -- Defining the role of IT architecture. Reducing complexity through standardization and consolidation ; PLanning enterprise information security ; Complying with mandates and managing risk -- Creating an enterprise culture. Developing identity and access management strategies ; Developing a network culture through collaboration solutions ; Reviewing communication methods -- Developing an extended network enterprise. Managing data storage ; Managing application development ; Planning for the mobile enterprise -- Obtaining value beyond the basic enterprise. Virtualizing enterprise systems ; Facilitating high-performance computing ; Enabling Green IT -- Protecting the enterprise. Planning technology updates ; Planning security strategies ; Planning business continuity and disaster recovery -- The part of tens. Ten challenges for redesigning an existing enterprise c-- Ten "low-hanging fruit" opportunities ER -