Introduction to the Big Book of Systems Integration

This book is a collection of Best Practices, Guidelines, Wisdoms, Tidbits, Stories, and other bits of information that we've learned doing large-scale Systems Integration.

Intended Audience, Purpose, and Scope

• Audience - Individuals who in the course of their day-to-day lives and careers who are involved in large-scale Systems Integration.
• Purpose - We (the authors) are providing this material in the hope that it is useful. They say 'regulations are written in blood' - these are the regulations we've learned the hard way: through blood, sweat, tears, laughter, swearing, and alcohol.
• Scope:
  • This is not a training manual - it will not teach you the right way™ to be a Systems Integrator.
  • It is neither exhaustive nor complete.
  • Following the guidance contained within does not guarantee a successful integration.
  • Ignoring the guidance contained within will not exclude a successful integration either.