Solutions Architect's Handbook - Third Edition: Kick-start your career with architecture design principles, strategies, and generative AI techniques

From fundamentals and design patterns to the latest techniques such as generative AI, machine learning and cloud native architecture, gain all you need to be a pro Solutions Architect crafting secure and reliable AWS architecture.

Endorsements

“Hits all the key areas”

- Rajesh Sheth, VP, Elastic Block Store, AWS

“Offers the knowledge you need to succeed in the evolving landscape of tech architecture”

- Luis Lopez Soria, Senior Specialist Solutions Architect, Google

“A valuable resource for enterprise strategists looking to build resilient applications”

- Cher Simon, Principal Solutions Architect, AWS

Book Description

Build a strong foundation in solution architecture and excel in your career with the Solutions Architect’s Handbook. Authored by seasoned AWS technology leaders Saurabh Shrivastav and Neelanjali Srivastav, this book goes beyond traditional certification guides, offering in-depth insights and advanced techniques to meet the specific needs and challenges of solutions architects today.

This edition introduces exciting new features that keep you at the forefront of this evolving field. From large language models and generative AI to deep learning innovations, these cutting-edge advancements are shaping the future of technology. Key topics such as cloud-native architecture, data engineering architecture, cloud optimization, mainframe modernization, and building cost-efficient, secure architectures remain essential today. This book covers both emerging and foundational technologies, guiding you through solution architecture design with key principles and providing the knowledge you need to succeed as a Solutions Architect. It also sharpens your soft skills, providing career-accelerating techniques to stay ahead.

By the end of this book, you will be able to harness cutting-edge technologies, apply practical insights from real-world scenarios, and enhance your solution architecture skills with the Solutions Architect's Handbook.

What you will learn

• Explore various roles of a solutions architect in the enterprise
• Apply design principles for high-performance, cost-effective solutions
• Choose the best strategies to secure your architectures and boost availability
• Develop a DevOps and CloudOps mindset for collaboration, operational efficiency, and streamlined production
• Apply machine learning, data engineering, LLMs, and generative AI for improved security and performance
• Modernize legacy systems into cloud-native architectures with proven real-world strategies
• Master key solutions architect soft skills

Who this book is for

This book is for software developers, system engineers, DevOps engineers, architects, and team leaders who already work in the IT industry and aspire to become solutions architect professionals. Solutions architects who want to expand their skillset or get a better understanding of new technologies will also learn valuable new skills. To get started, you'll need a good understanding of the real-world software development process and some awareness of cloud technology.

Table of Contents

1. Solutions Architecture in an Organization
2. Principles of Solution Architecture Design
3. Cloud Migration and Cloud Architecture Design
4. Solution Architecture Design Patterns
5. Cloud-Native Architecture Design Patterns
6. Performance Considerations
7. Security Considerations
8. Architectural Reliability Considerations
9. Operational Excellence Considerations
10. Cost Considerations
11. DevOps and Solution Architecture Framework
12. Data Engineering for Solution Architecture
13. Machine Learning Architecture

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