How do you create a solution architecture?
Victoria Simmons
Updated on April 01, 2026
How do you create a solution architecture?
The Approach to Solution Architecture
- Introduction. Of course, like any other document, we start with the introduction of the software solution.
- Goals of the Architecture.
- Quality of Service Requirements.
- Case View.
- Logical View.
- Process View.
- Deployment View.
- Implementation View.
What does a solution architecture include?
A solutions architect is responsible for evaluating an organization’s business needs and determining how IT can support those needs leveraging software, hardware, or infrastructure. Solution architecture itself encompasses business, system, information, security, application and technology architecture.
What is solution architecture framework?
Solution architecture is a practice of designing, describing, and managing the solution engineering in relation to specific business problems. A solution architect is the person in charge of leading the practice and introducing the overall technical vision for a particular solution.
What is an architecture template?
Architectural templates have standard drafting symbols cut through them for accurately adding detail to floor pan and elevation view drawings in the scales of 1/16”, 1/8” 3/16”, & ½ inch equal to 1 foot.
What tools do solution architects use?
Major notations and frameworks used by solution architects are available out-of-the-box in ABACUS:
- AWS and Azure shapes libraries.
- The Unified Modeling Language (UML)
- Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
- Business Process Modeling Notations (BPMN)
- Model-Driven Architecture (MDA)
- TOGAF and ArchiMate.
What are solution architect deliverables?
Produce solution architecture deliverables such as Options Analysis, System/Component Requirements Specification, System Architecture Definition, Requirements Traceability Matrix, etc. Ensure all technology solutions are captured and updated within PlanningIT.
What skills does a solutions architect need?
Solutions architect skills include technical knowledge, communication, and leadership skills. But their experience with commercial projects is the key to getting the job. It’s like hiring a super-senior developer but with deep expertise in a specific field—healthcare, education, traveling, or any other.
Is software architect hard?
Indeed, the career path of becoming a Software Architect is not so easy and it may take you a few years of experience to get into the particular field, but it is needless to say that every step of this journey has its worth.
What skills do you need to be a solutions architect?
What makes a good solution architect?
In order to deliver a good solution, the architect needs to have a balanced mix of skills covering: technologies, industry knowledge, communication, stakeholder management, leadership, problem solving, decision making and negotiation skills.