معماری راه‌حل‌ها: رویکردی مدرن به تحویل سیستم‌های ابری و دیجیتال

Explore the complex world of digital solutions architecture and its pivotal role in the modern, technology-driven organization. The book provides a detailed roadmap, charting the intricate processes that solutions architects undertake to transform high-level business propositions into practical, actionable digital solutions. Offering a number of real-world examples, you'll work through examples of various digital projects encompassing cutting-edge technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, Cloud, and the integration with legacy systems. The book also explains how various elements coalesce to form a resilient solutions architecture, shedding light on the need for collaborative synergy between different organizational stakeholders, teams and disciplines. Solutions Architecture underscores the significance of aligning business and technology, demonstrating how this strategic collaboration maximizes the success of digital projects, setting you on the path to a more robust and successful digital future for your organization. What You Will Learn Understand the solutions architecture process, including key concepts and best practices Identify business needs and requirements and translate them into actionable steps that result in effective digital solutions Select appropriate technologies, build prototypes, and conduct testing and validation Design, implement, and maintain solutions Who This Book Is For Digital Transformation Program Management, Program Managers, Solutions Architects, IT/Digital Project Managers ocument Outline Table of Contents About the Author About the Technical Reviewer Introduction Chapter 1: Understanding Digital Solutions Digitalization and Digital Transformation The New Digital Trends and Technologies Examples: Successful Digital Projects and Solutions Complexity of Digital Solutions Complexity Factors Impact to Business Processes Technical Complexities Evolving New Digital Technologies Integration Complexities of Digital Solutions Multiple Vendors Complexity Framework LOW COMPLEXITY PROJECTS MEDIUM COMPLEXITY PROJECTS HIGH COMPLEXITY PROJECTS The Need for Solutions Architecture Summary References Chapter 2: The Digital Solutions Architecture Process and Activities What Is Solutions Architecture? Solutions Architecture Activities vs. the Project Lifecycle Typical Project Lifecycle Activities Are “Design” and “Architecture” the Same? Example: Architecture vs. Design Architecture Design Typical Solutions Architecture Activities The Solutions Architect’s Responsibilities in Low-Level Design Development and Testing Phases Operational Role of a Solutions Architect Key Solutions Architecture Deliverables Solutions Architecture vs. Enterprise Architecture The Enterprise Architecture Process The Difference Between Enterprise Architecture and Solutions Architecture Example: Difference Between Enterprise Architecture and Solutions Architecture Business Architecture Information Architecture Technical Architecture Application Architecture The Solutions Architect and the Other Architects in Organizations Tailoring the Solutions Architecture Process Example Summary References Chapter 3: Fostering Digital and Business Alignment Example: Misalignment of Technology and Business The Solutions Architect’s Role in Business Alignment Using Business Strategy to Drive Solutions Architecture The Intersection of Business Strategy and Solutions Architecture: Essential Dimensions and Components Aligning Solutions Architecture with Business Architecture Products and Services Business Processes Data and Information Related to Business Processes Business Rules An Organization’s Stakeholders Business Performance Metrics Business Capabilities The Importance of Business Use Cases in Solutions Architecture Business Use Cases vs. Business Processes Business Use Cases vs. Business Requirements Business Use Case Examples Business Use Cases for New Technologies Gathering Solution Requirements Gathering Functional Requirements Example: Functional Requirements of an AR Use Case The Process of Gathering Functional Requirements Requirements Gathering for Systems Involving New Digital Technologies Traditional Challenges with the Functional Requirements Process Gathering Non-Functional Requirements Gathering of Non-Functional Requirements Example: Non-Functional Requirements of an AR Application Best Practices for Achieving Business and Technology Alignment Acting As a Technical Mentor and Advisor to the Business Establishing Higher-Level Strategic-Level Agreements Engaging Closely with the Business Outcome Owners Improving Communication and Collaboration Between Technical and Business Teams Working Closely with the Product Owner Project Deliverables (Business Alignment) Summary References Chapter 4: Creating the Target Digital Technology Architecture Example: Technical Architecture Conduct a Current State Infrastructure and Technology Assessment The Value of Performing Current Technology Assessment Assessing Integration of the New Solution with the Current Environment Identifying Similar Implementations in the Organization Assessing the Security and Regulatory Compliance Status of the Current Environment Engaging with the Relevant Stakeholders Planning Integration with the Operational Environment Gaining Familiarity with the Organization’s Technical Standards Defining the Scope of the Technology Assessment Example: Technology Assessment for an IoT-Based System Selection of Technology Stacks Examples of Technology Stacks Considerations When Selecting a Specific Technology Stack Conducting POCs and Technical Evaluation of Tools and Services Solutions Alignment with Enterprise Architecture Technology Architecture Data Architecture Data Architecture vs. Information Architecture Application Architecture Summary Developing the Solution’s Target Technology Architecture Technology and Infrastructure Architecture Creating the Application Architecture Creating A Data Architecture Example: Data Architecture Consideration When Working on AI/ML Systems Creating the Security Architecture Common Security Threats Security Controls Target Technology Architecture Risk Assessment Examples: Technology Risk Assessment Project Deliverables (Technology Architecture) Summary References Chapter 5: Deciding on Digital Architectural Frameworks and Best Practices Why Choose an Architectural Framework? Industry Digital Architectural Frameworks Amazon Web Services Well-Architected Framework The Azure Well-Architected Framework Google Cloud Architecture Cloud Native Computing Foundation Cloud Native Landscape CISA Internet of Things Acquisition Guidance OpenStack Architecture Kubernetes Architecture Tanzu Example: AWS Well-Architected Framework About the AWS Well-Architected Framework The Six Pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework Design Principles Best Practices AWS Well-Architected Lenses Deciding on a Custom Architectural Framework Example: Selecting the Right Kubernetes Service Self-Managed Kubernetes Managed Kubernetes Services Kubernetes as a Service Hybrid Approach Technical Debt Considerations in Solutions Architecture Technical Debt and Its Relevance to Solutions Architecture The Role of the Solutions Architect in Influencing Technical Debt Example: Technical Debt-Related Decisions Summary References Chapter 6: Concluding Remarks for CIOs and Solutions Architects A Message to CIOs and CTOs Ensuring Alignment Through the Domain of Solutions Architecture The Role of Solutions Architects Becoming a Solutions Architect Definition of a Solutions Architect Key Skills Needed to Become a Solutions Architect Technical Expertise Business Alignment Skills Ability to Envision the Technical Solution Digital/IT Management Skills Enterprise Architecture Skills Building Professional Networks Solutions Architecture Certifications Gaining Real-World Experience The Importance of Soft Skills Summary Index