This document provides a summary of key concepts related to service-oriented architecture (SOA) patterns and categorization. It discusses the importance of establishing service categories and design rules upfront to reduce complexity. Several "laws of SOA" are outlined, including the importance of service ownership and metrics. Case studies are presented on how specific organizations have realized business value through SOA initiatives including establishing standardized interfaces, integrating data sources, and enabling new business processes. The value of an Enterprise Domain Repository (EDR) pattern for integration and enabling event-driven architectures is also discussed.