About the Book
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.
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Key Features
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 DescriptionBuild 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 forThis 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:
Table of Contents
Solutions Architects in Organizations
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
Generative AI Architecture
Rearchitecting Legacy Systems
Solution Architecture Document
Learning Soft Skills to Become a Better Solutions Architect
About the Author :
Saurabh Shrivastava is an accomplished technology leader and author with more than two decades of experience in the IT industry. He is currently a global solutions architect leader at AWS, where he helps AWS customers and partners on their cloud journeys. Saurabh has also led the global technical partnerships team at AWS, playing a key role in launching several strategic initiatives and AWS agentic AI services.
In addition to his work at AWS, Saurabh is the co-author of Packt's best-selling book Solutions Architect's Handbook, and has authored several blogs and whitepapers on various topics, such as advanced analytics, generative AI, machine learning, and cloud computing. He is passionate about the latest innovations and how they can impact our daily lives. Saurabh holds a patent in cloud platform automation and has worked as an enterprise solutions architect, software architect, and software engineering manager in Fortune 50 enterprises, start-ups, and global product and consulting organizations. With his vast experience and expertise, Saurabh is a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn about cloud computing and its various applications. Neelanjali Srivastav has extensive experience in the software industry as a technology leader, product manager, and agile coach, and she brings a wealth of knowledge to the field. Currently, she leads the IT and security portfolio at Aya Healthcare. Before that, she worked as senior product manager at AWS, where she evangelized and guided AWS customers and partners in AWS database, analytics, and machine learning services.
Neelanjali is also the co-author of Packt's best-selling book Solutions Architect's Handbook, which is a valuable resource for those looking to kick-start their careers as solutions architects. With her experience leading teams of software engineers, solutions architects, and systems analysts to modernize IT systems and develop innovative software solutions for large enterprises, Neelanjali is well equipped to provide insights into the challenges and opportunities in the field.
Neelanjali's expertise in enterprise application management, agile coaching, cloud service management, and orchestration makes her a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the industry. She is dedicated to helping others learn and grow in their careers, and her contributions to the field are sure to make a lasting impact.
