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IT Solutions Architecture Introduction Course

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About the Course

This 2 day course focuses on knowledge and comprehension of core IT solutions architectures. Instructors introduce the processes, approach and benefits involved, and the critical gaps involved in solution delivery within any business. Learn about the positioning of solutions such as J2EE, DotNet, Cisco’s SONA, SAP AF and more.

Who should do this course?

This course is intended for IT / business professionals working in roles associated with IT projects who require a basic understanding of IT Solutions Architecture. This includes enterprise architects, project managers, solution architects, and application designers.

Prerequisites

Participants should be IT or business professionals with a solid understanding of technology, who need to better understand the core principles involved in IT architecture and frameworks.

Course Details

$1320 incl GST

  • Duration:2 Days
  • Max. Class Size:15
  • Avg. Class Size:5
  • Study Mode:
    Classroom Online Live
  • Level:Intermediate
  • Course Times: Classroom: 9.00am - 5.00pm approx.(Local Time) Online Live: 9.00am - 5.00pm approx.(AEST or AEDT)
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Sydney Class Dates

Level 11, 32 Walker Street, North Sydney , NSW 2060

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Melbourne Class Dates

Level 12, 379 Collins Street, Melbourne , VIC 3000

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Brisbane Class Dates

Level 6, 371 Queen Street, Brisbane , QLD 4000

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Canberra Class Dates

All courses facilitated in, Online Live format ,

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Adelaide Class Dates

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Perth Class Dates

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Course Units

Unit 1: Introduction

  • What is IT architecture
  • Differentiation between EA / SA and other IT architectures
  • Why is IT solution architecture needed
  • Why do you develop IT solution architectures
  • How do you develop IT solution architectures

Unit 2: IT Solution architecture overview

  • What is IT Solution architecture
  • How does IT solution architecture link to IT Enterprise Architecture

Unit 3: Major types of IT solution architectures

  • Proprietary solutions
  • open solutions
  • de-facto solutions
  • industry vertical solutions

Unit 4: Practical Session

  • Enterprise Architecture vs. Solutions Architecture: The roles of Enterprise and Solution architects are complementary and collaborative in nature. However these are generally misunderstood leading to IT solution architecture project failures. Through this exercise, the Participants learn to understand the obvious and not-so-obvious differences in these roles and the grey area of Enterprise Architecture to Solutions Architecture handshaking.

Unit 5: Characteristics of good IT solution architecture

  • Fit for purpose
  • Alignment to Enterprise Architecture
  • Reliability
  • Security
  • Agility
  • Manageability
  • Extensibility
  • Scalability

Unit 6: IT bespoke application solution architectures

  • Categories
  • Vendor platforms
  • Open software platforms
  • Implications
  • Examples

Unit 7: IT package solutions architectures

  • Categories
  • Enterprise-wide
  • Verticals
  • Specialised
  • Implications
  • Examples

Unit 8: IT integration solution architectures

  • Categories
  • Business integration
  • Application integration
  • Data integration
  • Infrastructure integration
  • Implications
  • Examples

Unit 9: IT front end / desktop architectures

  • Categories
  • Vendor architectures
  • Open architectures
  • Implications
  • Examples

Unit 10: IT SaaS / Cloud computing architectures

  • Categories
  • Application cloud layer
  • Infrastructure cloud layer
  • Implications
  • Examples

Unit 11: IT Communication based architectures

  • Categories
  • Infrastructure services
  • Application services
  • Implications
  • Examples

Unit 12: IT outsourcing / off shoring architectures

  • Categories
  • Call centres
  • Data centres
  • Development centres
  • BPO centres
  • Implications
  • Examples

Unit 13: Practical Session

  • Selecting the right architecture: In IT solution architecture, one often faces the challenges of selecting the right architecture. The criteria for such selection should focus on business value and fit as well as on the technical feasibility .The participants learn the process of setting the criteria and selection through this workshop.

Unit 14: IT Solution Architecture implementation techniques

  • Practical hints
  • Pitfalls and cautions
  • Trade offs

Unit 15: Practical Session

  • Analysing complex hybrid architecture: IT solution architectures can be quite complex especially if there involve hybrid technologies from several vendors. The student learns through this exercise techniques for analysing complexity and associated risks as well as work out mitigation strategies

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Course Reviews

(5.00 out of 5) [ 18 November, 2019 ]

* George delivered the course in a very interactive and personal manner. * This course gave me great insight and an overview into Solutions Architecture. * Highly recommended for people within in Architecture.

(5.00 out of 5) [ 06 June, 2019 ]

Fantastic course. George was great at addressing all questions and provided great insight into real world application.

(4.70 out of 5) [ 06 June, 2019 ]

Great course presented by a great instructor. The combination of theoretical topics and real-world applications underpinned the success of this course. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in and/or working with IT

(4.90 out of 5) [ 06 June, 2019 ]

George provided many real world examples and experiences, make it all a lot more believable and easier to understand how it might work back at work

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