Solution Architecture

Intro

Solution architecture designs a specific implementation to meet defined requirements. In EA, it translates enterprise standards into a deliverable solution blueprint.

Key points:

• Aligns design to business objectives and constraints.
• Ensures interoperability, security, and scalability.
• Common use cases across EA/BPM/Data/App/Tech include new applications, integrations, and platform migrations.
• Pitfall: designing in isolation without reference to enterprise architecture.

Examples:

• Blueprint for order management on the enterprise platform.
• Integration solution for CRM and ERP data sync.
• Modernization design moving workloads to cloud services.

In practice:

Trace requirements to designs and patterns; align to enterprise principles and reference architectures.

Related terms: Architecture; Reference Architecture; Requirement

FAQs:

Q: How does it differ from enterprise architecture?
A: EA sets standards and direction; solution architecture designs a specific implementation.

Q: Who owns solution architecture?
A: Solution architects under EA governance.

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