Solutions Architect's Handbook: Kick-start your career with architecture design principles, strategies, 3rd Edition

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

Master the art of solution architecture and excel as a Solutions Architect 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. Large language models, generative AI, and innovations in deep learning are cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of technology. Topics such as cloud-native architecture, data engineering architecture, cloud optimization, mainframe modernization, and building cost-efficient and secure architectures remain important in today's landscape. This book provides coverage of these emerging and key technologies and walks you through solution architecture design from key principles, providing you with the knowledge you need to succeed as a Solutions Architect. It will also level up your soft skills, providing career-accelerating techniques to help you get ahead.

Unlock the potential of cutting-edge technologies, gain 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

Solutions Architecture in an Organization
Principles of Solution Architecture Design
Cloud Migration and Cloud Architecture Design
Solution Architecture Design Patterns
Cloud-Native Architecture Design Patterns
Performance Considerations
Security Considerations
Architectural Reliability Considerations
Operational Excellence Considerations
Cost Considerations
DevOps and Solution Architecture Framework
Data Engineering for Solution Architecture
Machine Learning Architecture