What is solutions architecture? How does it differ from its counterparts, enterprise architecture and software architecture? What scenarios require its use? How do service-oriented architecture (SOA), business process management (BPM), and complex event processing (CEP) factor into the equation? And what makes for a successful solutions architect?

Read this e-guide to find answers to these questions and discover four expert-recommended solutions architecture best practices. Then, learn why solutions architecture is becoming an important part of the software development process.