Overview of the SOA Technology Concepts Exam
S90.02 targets software architects, developers, and systems engineers by validating mastery of fundamental service-oriented architecture technology stacks. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in XML, XML Schema, XSLT, and XPath for data structuring and transformation. The curriculum mandates deep understanding of SOAP, WSDL, and UDDI protocols alongside WS-* specifications, including WS-Addressing, WS-ReliableMessaging, and WS-Coordination for distributed interoperability. Evaluation criteria encompass service composition patterns, RESTful service architecture, and JSON serialization methods. Furthermore, the exam measures expertise in implementing service security via WS-Security, XML Encryption, and XML Signature, ensuring secure enterprise integration through standardized messaging patterns, canonical schemas, and robust service abstraction layers within complex distributed computing environments.