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This Introduction to Solution and Software Architecture training course introduces the students to the fundamentals of Solution and Software Architecture. Within the broader strategic vision that Enterprise Architecture (EA) provides, there is a need to provide structure and guidance around the more tactical solution architecture capabilities that are developed to ensure they are consistent with the broader EA strategy. Within the context of each solution stack, there is additionally a need to properly craft software solutions so that they are in compliance with and help to enable the vision of the larger solution architecture. This course provides the critical linkage between Enterprise, Solution, and Software Architectures.

Throughout the three days, the course content is reinforced through hands-on exercises, group discussion, and case study examination. Students will leave with a balanced understanding of the leading Solution and Software Architecture approaches in the marketplace and a solid grasp regarding how to align those within the context of a broader Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy.

Introduction to Solution and Software Architecture

Course Code

GTAM6

Duration

3 Days

Course Fee

POA

Accreditation

N/A

Target Audience

  • This Introduction to Solution and Software Architecture training course is designed for Architects, Developers, Designers and Analysts.

Attendee Requirements

  • Basic understanding of software development is required to join this course.

If you have any questions or doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites for this course, or indeed are wondering which course best suits you, please Contact Us to discuss your suitability for course attendance.

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Course Description

This Introduction to Solution and Software Architecture training course introduces the students to the fundamentals of Solution and Software Architecture. Within the broader strategic vision that Enterprise Architecture (EA) provides, there is a need to provide structure and guidance around the more tactical solution architecture capabilities that are developed to ensure they are consistent with the broader EA strategy. Within the context of each solution stack, there is additionally a need to properly craft software solutions so that they are in compliance with and help to enable the vision of the larger solution architecture. This course provides the critical linkage between Enterprise, Solution, and Software Architectures.

Throughout the three days, the course content is reinforced through hands-on exercises, group discussion, and case study examination. Students will leave with a balanced understanding of the leading Solution and Software Architecture approaches in the marketplace and a solid grasp regarding how to align those within the context of a broader Enterprise Architecture (EA) strategy.

Course Outline

1. ARCHITECTURE PRIMER

Architects

Architects and Architecture

Group Discussion

Enterprise Architecture Definitions (Wikipedia)

More Enterprise Architecture Definitions

A Rose By Any Other Name

Enterprise, Solution, and Technical Architectures

City Planners

City Planning and EA

Examples of Enterprise Architecture

Solution Architecture

Examples of Solution Architecture

Solution Architecture Example: SOA for Insurance

Technical Architecture

Examples of Technical Architecture

Technical Architecture Example

Architecture Is Not Only Design

2. SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE OVERVIEW

Understanding Solution Architecture

The Solution Architect

The Solution Architecture Context

Introducing Architecture Domains

Identifying the Architecture Domains

Diving into the Domains

Solution Architecture Realization Process

Requirements and Deliverables

Divide and Conquer

3. SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE STYLES

Message Oriented Middleware (MOM)

MOM Messaging

MOM Qualities

Publish/Subscribe Messaging

Point-to-Point Messaging (P2P)

MOM Related Standards

MOM Example

Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)

Enterprise Model

SOA Interaction Model

SOA Characteristics

Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)

Web Services

SOA Standards Organizations

SOA Example

SOA Example: Illustrated

Web 2.0

The WOA Difference

Web 2.0 Technologies

REST: Constraints

REST: Uniform Interface

REST Example

Plain-Old-XML (POX) Example

JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)

Really Simple Syndication (RSS) & Atom

Syndication Example

Business Process Management

Further Qualifying BPM

BPM Architecture

BPM Architecture Model

BPM Standards

Master Data Management (MDM)

Understanding Master Data

Qualities of Master Data

MDM Implementation Styles

MDM Example

4. PATTERNS

What are Patterns?

Elements of a Pattern

Pattern Levels

Pattern Types

How to Start Using Patterns?

Common Architectural Patterns

Layers Pattern

Example: Retail Layered Architecture

Object-Oriented Design Patterns

OO Design Patterns

Structural Design Pattern: Facade Pattern Example

Enterprise Integration Patterns

Messaging Systems: Overview

Example Pattern: Pipes and Filters

Monitoring Credit Bureau Example

EAA Patterns

Model-View-Controller (MVC) Pattern

SOA Patterns

Example: Saga Pattern

Business Process Patterns

Example: Synchronizing Merge Pattern

Configuration Management Patterns

New Patterns Continue to Emerge

Group Discussion: Patterns

5. SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE ADOPTION

Adopting Solution Architecture

Architecture Adoption Best Practices

Architecture Adoption – Phase 1

Identify your business drivers

Get Educated

Articulate a Value Proposition

Define one or more scenarios

Architecture Adoption – Phase 1

Architecture Adoption – Phase 2

Produce a Road Map

Gain Stakeholder Buy-in

Architectural Adoption – Phase 2

Architectural Adoption – Phase 3

Establish Governance

Invest in Infrastructure

Execute a Pilot Project

Scoping the Pilot Project

Scoping the Pilot Project (cont’d)

Roll Out to the Enterprise

6. THE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

Section A Software Development Methodologies

Waterfall Development Methodology

Iterative Development Methodology

Low Ceremony/High Ceremony

Comparison of Some Software Methodologies

The Spirit of the Rational Unified Process: Well-Defined Software Engineering

Two Dimensions of the RUP Process

Dynamic Dimension of RUP: Life-cycle Phases & Milestones

Static Dimension of RUP: Modeling Elements

Static Dimension of RUP: Disciplines

Spirit of RUP: Iterative & Risk-Driven Approach

The Life-cycle of Projects Using the Rational Unified Process: Inception Phase

Inception Phase (Cont…)

Elaboration Phase

Elaboration Phase (Cont…)

Develop Executable Architecture

Construction Phase

Construction Phase (Cont…) Typical tasks in the Construction Phase

Transition Phase

Transition Phase (Cont…)

The Open Unified Process

Four Core Principles of OpenUP

OpenUP Teams

OpenUP Basic Elements

The Eclipse Process Framework (EPF) Ecosystem

The EPF Composer

7. QUALITY OF SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Qualities of Service and Design

Performance: Requirements

Performance: Response Time Pattern

Performance: Transaction Time Patterns

Performance: Throughput Pattern

Performance: Considerations

Scalability

Scalability: Capacity Patterns

Scalability: Considerations

Reliability & Availability

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)

Availability: Pattern

Availability: Considerations

Extensibility

Maintainability

Manageability

Security

Cultural Adaptability

Portability

Testability

Usability

Upgradeability

Recoverability

Recovery Time Objective (RTO)

Recovery Point Objective (RPO)

Prioritizing Quality of Service Requirements

Inspecting QoS Requirements for Trade-off Opportunities

Quality of Service Testing

8. REQUIREMENTS WORKFLOW

Requirements Workflow

What Is A Requirement?

Requirements Gathering

What Is Requirements Management?

Requirements Management

Timing of Requirements Workflow

The Cost Of Requirement Errors

The Game Plan Towards Building Quality Software

Problem Analysis and Understanding User Needs

Problem Analysis Steps

Business Models

Gather Requirements

Interviewing

Requirements Workshop

Brainstorming

Storyboarding

Use Cases

Prototyping

Recall: Inception Phase

Example of Use Cases

Recall: Elaboration Phase

Example of a Use Case Diagram

Delivery

9. ANALYSIS WORKFLOW

Analysis Workflow

Motivation

Analysis Deliverables

Good Analysis Characteristics

Analysis in the Rational Unified Process

Analysis Workflow Steps

Class Analysis

What is an Analysis Class?

Analysis Class Relationships

Use Case Analysis

Interaction Diagrams

Example Analysis Sequence Diagram

Example Analysis Collaboration Diagram

Architectural Analysis

Packages

Package Practicality

Example Package Diagram

Post Analysis

10. DESIGN WORKFLOW

Analysis and Design

Design Time

Design in RUP

Design vs. Analysis Model

One Model Or Two?

Design Workflow

Design Classes

Design Class Refinement

Design Class Refinement

Class Removal

Refining Relationships

Example Design Class Diagram

Use Case Design

Example Design Sequence Diagram

Construction

11. SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURAL STYLES

Client-Server Computing

Client-Server Pros/Cons

Case Study

Client-Server Example

Tiered Architectures

Single-tier Architecture

Single-tier Pros/Cons

Single-tier Example

Two-tier Architecture

Two-tier Pros/Cons

Two-tier Example

Three-tier Architecture

Three-tier Pros/Cons

Three-tier Example

N-Tier Architecture

N-Tier Pros/Cons

N-Tier Example

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