Architecture 101 Welcome! This is a collection of information covering the disipline of solutions and, to a lesser degree, enterprise architecture. The articles are all based on personal experience within the field. What has worked, what hasn't, stuff that's interesting (in context!) Bit of a brain dump of some years working within the field. I've called this series Architecture 101 becuase I think it reflects my goals of this series well. That is, to offer an introductory kick start to a range of subjects. Nothing too heavy, just something that has enough information to get up to speed quickly and promote your own thinking/research on the subject. My hope is this is of some use to people and I welcome feedback (good & bad) Enterprise Architecture Architect Mentoring Useful architecture templates Research papers What is architecture? Defines the role and what value we add to the business Organisational readiness The foundations necessary for architecture to work Enterprise Application Integration An introduction to EAI systems - Part 1 of 3.pdf TOGAF introduction An architect focused view on the OpenGroup TOGAF E.A. framework Human dynamics Observations & guidance on how architects interact with technology & the business. Developer to architect What you need to make the transition Architecture roles Defining the different types of architect Solution conceptual design Part 1 of 3 documents giving a starting point for defining an entire solution from an architectural perspective Solution physical design Part 3 of 3 documents giving a starting point for defining an entire solution from an architectural perspective Testing approach & standards Guidance notes on establishing a framework for your solutions Solutions investigation summary report A template for conducting assurance work on proposed new technologies Online collaboration tools review A review of online collaboration tools such as Webex, Live meeting etc. MOSS 2007 - Technology evaluation What you need to consider when planning an implementation