IBM e-business Technology, Solution, and Design Overview

2.1. Patterns for e-business

In this introductory section we provide an overview of how IT architects can work effectively with the Patterns for e-business.

The role of the IT architect is to evaluate business problems and to build solutions to solve them. To do this, the architect begins by gathering input on the problem, an outline of the desired solution, and any special considerations or requirements that need to be factored into that solution. The architect then takes this input and designs the solution. This solution can include one or more computer applications that address the business problems by supplying the necessary business functions.

To enable the architect to do this better each time, we need to capture and reuse the experience ...