Solution Architecture Design Document

A Solution Architecture Design Document is a business solution document that defines end-to-end solution architecture encompassing business processes, technology components, and organizational changes.

• AKA: Solution Architecture Document, Solution Design Document, Business Solution Architecture, End-to-End Architecture Document.
• Context:
  • It can typically map Business Requirement through solution component.
  • It can typically define Solution Integration through integration architecture.
  • It can typically establish Business Process through process design.
  • It can typically specify Technology Platform through platform selection.
  • It can typically document Organizational Impact through change assessment.
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  • It can often include Cost-Benefit Analysis through financial modeling.
  • It can often define Implementation Roadmap through phased approach.
  • It can often establish Governance Model through governance structure.
  • It can often specify Risk Mitigation through risk strategy.
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  • It can range from being a Tactical Solution Architecture Design Document to being a Strategic Solution Architecture Design Document, depending on its solution architecture business impact.
  • It can range from being a Single-Domain Solution Architecture Design Document to being a Cross-Domain Solution Architecture Design Document, depending on its solution architecture organizational scope.
  • It can range from being a Greenfield Solution Architecture Design Document to being a Brownfield Solution Architecture Design Document, depending on its solution architecture implementation context.
  • It can range from being a Standard Solution Architecture Design Document to being a Custom Solution Architecture Design Document, depending on its solution architecture uniqueness level.
  • It can range from being a Quick-Win Solution Architecture Design Document to being a Transformational Solution Architecture Design Document, depending on its solution architecture change magnitude.
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  • It can integrate with Business Case Document for investment justification.
  • It can connect to Enterprise Architecture for architecture compliance.
  • It can interface with Program Management Office for delivery coordination.
  • It can communicate with Change Advisory Board for change approval.
  • It can synchronize with Benefits Realization Plan for value tracking.
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• Example(s):
  • Digital Transformation Solution Architecture Design Documents, such as:
    • Customer Experience Solution Architecture Design Documents, such as:
      • Omnichannel Solution Architecture Design Document for unified customer experience.
      • Customer 360 Solution Architecture Design Document for holistic customer view.
    • Process Automation Solution Architecture Design Documents, such as:
      • RPA Solution Architecture Design Document for robotic process automation.
      • Workflow Automation Solution Architecture Design Document for business process automation.
  • Data Analytics Solution Architecture Design Documents, such as:
    • Business Intelligence Solution Architecture Design Documents, such as:
      • Executive Dashboard Solution Architecture Design Document for strategic decision support.
      • Predictive Analytics Solution Architecture Design Document for forecasting capability.
  • Cloud Migration Solution Architecture Design Documents, such as:
    • Lift-and-Shift Solution Architecture Design Document for rapid cloud adoption.
    • Cloud-Native Solution Architecture Design Document for modernization initiative.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Technical Architecture Document, which focuses on technical implementation rather than business solutions.
  • Business Requirements Document, which defines business needs rather than solution designs.
  • Project Charter, which authorizes project initiation rather than solution architecture.
• See: Enterprise Architecture Document, Business Architecture Document, Technical Architecture Document, Solution Design Pattern, Integration Architecture Document, Transformation Roadmap, Business Case Document.

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