en-USFri, 28 Mar 2008 17:40:44 GMTFri, 28 Mar 2008 17:40:44 GMTDiego DagumMicrosoft Architecture Strategy Team (MS AST)Among other questions that the author of this article asks -and answers- is: Why do we need architects?http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc448322.aspxTue, 25 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMTTerry ChengMethodologiesThe author asks that you, as architect, promote optimistic critical thinking in your organization.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc421438.aspxTue, 25 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMTAdam BonannoMethodologiesThe role of the software architect is a subject of much debate. In this article, I will discuss the qualities and personal traits of the ideal software architect. I will discuss why it is critical that the architect be a caring person who values interpersonal communication above all else.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc304371.aspxTue, 04 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMTMagnus MartenssonMethodologiesThis article shares ideas on how to keep your Web site steady, safe, and running at full capacity.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc188699.aspxFri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMTRogerio CruzSystem Management and ServicesBecause messaging is such a fundamental feature for many application architectures, poor choices can have disastrous consequences—affecting performance, scalability, availability, and, ultimately, user acceptance and the financials. In this brief article, we will focus therefore on the kind of questions that you should be asking when navigating this minefield.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb896742.aspxFri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMTTony KenyonMessages and ServicesSometimes, it is important to do performance-/stress-testing prior to integration-testing.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb896745.aspxFri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMTSteve SkalskiCapacity and PerformanceMission CriticalWhen they are developing systems, architects must keep operations in mind.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc194881.aspxFri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMTBill Barnes,Duke McMillinSystem Management and ServicesAs an IT professional, the way to have an impact is to bring ideas to the table that solve business problems, and to explain them in ways that show business impact.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc188698.aspxFri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMTTom BugnitzBusiness ArchitectureThis article discusses the process for building a robust and extensive end-to-end testing process for SOA-based and component-based systems.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc194885.aspxFri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMTYugan SikriService-Oriented ArchitectureSupporting an application begins before the first line of code is written.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc194883.aspxFri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMTRay ElentenySystem Management and ServicesMission CriticalMethodologiesIt is necessary for an architect to have a good grasp of intellectual property concepts, because the architect is partially responsible for legal ramifications that originate from any software project.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb896737.aspxFri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMTAlberto Gemin,Jean BarmashBusiness ArchitectureWhen defining a software solution, design patterns can enhance productivity.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168624.aspxFri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMTJoseph HofstaderMethodologiesIn this article, you'll learn how an ESB can help you manage the complexity of interconnecting systems and services to allow seamless information flow.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168610.aspxFri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMTJeffrey HansonMessages and ServicesService-Oriented ArchitectureDistributed midrange technology must not only coexist with, but must also integrate with and leverage, mainframe assets.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168607.aspxFri, 15 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMTSubhajit BhattacherjeeMessages and ServicesComposite ApplicationsThere is an entire subculture whose books, magazines, and Web sites focus on user experience. This article aims to answer the question: How do your users feel about your work?http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168635.aspxTue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMTBurkhardt HufnagelUser ExperienceThis article discusses the increasing importance of reliability, availability, and scalability for enterprise software applications that automate core business processes.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168642.aspxTue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMTJoao ReginattoMission CriticalBusiness ArchitectureThis article discusses a practical approach to comparing programming languages and deciding the programming language to use in a new project.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168615.aspxTue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMTChris BrittonPlatforms and FrameworksThis article shows how the development of a proof-of-concept can bridge the gap very effectively between how the software product is envisioned during requirements definition and how it is ultimately delivered to the customer.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168618.aspxTue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMTOdysseas PentakalosMethodologiesThis article discusses how the analysis of the transaction properties of atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability (ACID) are crucial to integration design.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168633.aspxTue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMTChris BrittonTransactionsIn this issue, we catch up with Faisal Waris, an architectural consultant at Ford. The Architecture Journal asks him about the role, what some of his challenges are, and his views on architecture.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/arcjournal/bb985496.aspxTue, 01 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMTSimon Guest,Faisal WarisMethodologiesThis article covers how to use your browser to write English-language specifications, run them as if they were a program, and get English-language explanations.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168602.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTAdrian WalkerDataA mature development-and-build process no longer is a luxury.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb896743.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTBrian LeeToolsMethodologiesSoftware configuration can ease the pain—or be a source of it.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb896744.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTTerry YoungMethodologiesWith our BRE implementation plan, we did not build the perfect beast; but, at least, we provided the heart.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168638.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTRick WagnerWorkflowOne key factor for the success of a knowledge-management system is to plan it around a critical real-world issue. It will also be successful if its future users can frame for themselves the goals and objectives of the system.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb896740.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTRanju Saroch,Jean BarmashDataOperational qualities of distributed applications are affected most by application-layer decisions, not by the design of the network.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168594.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTMaureen LecuonaService-Oriented ArchitectureTiers and networks are not to be taken lightly, in any architecture. This article chronicles the author's journey toward a robust and scalable architecture.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168629.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTUdi DahanCapacity and PerformanceMission CriticalMethodologiesWhen it comes to architecture and design, mobile applications share a lot with their desktop and server counterparts; but they also differ, in many ways.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168612.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTNickolas Landry,Jean BarmashUser ExperienceMobile ComputingIt is important to recognize that process rigidity does not necessarily lead to success. This article mentions some of the major software-development life-cycle process categories, the objective being to help you avoid common pitfalls.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168627.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTMaureen LecuonaMethodologiesHow you handle crisis will determine whether it makes or breaks you.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb896738.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTAndrew FormanMethodologiesConsider an evaluation of your work as a way to produce improved specifications by tapping into the experiences of veteran architects. See each evaluation as a valuable learning opportunity. Your projects will benefit, your organization will benefit, and so, too, will your career.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb896741.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTDenise CookMethodologiesWe marvel at the ease with which sensitive information seeps into the hands of those who purport to be the rightful owners, only to discover that we have been not so cleverly tricked.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168643.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTKelley HollandSecurity by DesignThe key to Web-application internationalization is to know both your application and the future audience. This article aims to answer many of the critical questions that are required before an application is internationalized.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168605.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTPuneet SachdevBusiness ArchitectureThe user experience should be thought of as a process that starts as early as when the project is conceived, and continues past deployment into revision and maintenance.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168597.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTMichael MartinUser ExperienceThis article supposes that you have been asked to make a presentation, and asks you to consider how you will approach your topic and how you will break it down to get your point across.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168581.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTMichael ChiviendaczMethodologiesDocumenting the architecture of the design of a software solution can be performed with agility.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168589.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTRoger HillMethodologiesKeep your information architecture relevant by limiting your scope, knowing your deliverable, and not letting your tools control you.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168600.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTDavid LoffredoDataAn Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) can help you manage the complexity of interconnecting systems and services to allow seamless information flow.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168621.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTBinildas ChristudasService-Oriented ArchitectureThis article offers a quick exploration of an infrastructure-architecture model that really works.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb896739.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTDaniël JumeletInfrastructure ArchitectureThe purpose of this article is to convey the importance of maintenance to the application architect, and to make mention of the importance of recognizing the value of those who provide it.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168587.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTRick WagnerMethodologiesThe purpose of this article is to help you generate full production code from precise, high-level models in your own modeling language.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/cc168592.aspxSat, 15 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMTSteven KellySoftware FactoriesWe had a great conversation with Diego, a Software architect, about the way that we can become a software architecture. Tools, tips and his own experience. Everything started with a game for him. Step by step guidance and a good picture on how can we pursue a career in this area of the software development. He also committed to answer your questions if you post your comments here. Take advantage of it.http://channel8.msdn.com/Posts/Software-architecture-as-a-career-Diego-Dagums-giving-us-some-tips-to-get-into-Software-architecture/Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMTDiego Dagum,Leandro DoeyoArchitecture 101As a solutions architect, you need to gain the cooperation and support of three audiences: Business Stakeholders (the people who commission the work), Architects, Project Managers, Developers (the technical people who accomplish the work) and End Users (of the system).http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb756612.aspxSat, 15 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMTMethodologiesThe total solution life cycle includes the business strategy and business planning activities that precede the software development life cycle (SDLC), as well as the deployment and ongoing operations that follow. We examine the tools used to create business strategies, develop and implement solutions, and evaluate solution effectiveness. A solutions architect that understands the total solution life cycle can make better decisions than a peer who understands only the SDLC.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb964538.aspxSat, 15 Sep 2007 12:00:00 GMTMethodologiesThere are many reasons you might want to share business logic across both platforms, regardless of whether the original application was written for Windows or Windows Mobile. You can start from either, and port to the other. The techniques and principles discussed in this article can be utilized when writing cross-device code—applications that target Windows devices with differing form factors (different screen sizes, orientations, touch screens and so on).http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/07/07/ShareCode/default.aspxMon, 02 Jul 2007 12:00:00 GMTDaniel MothUser ExperienceMethodologiesMobile ComputingPlatforms and FrameworksIn this session, we break down the architecture of DinnerNow, the flagship Microsoft .NET 3.0 sample application. We discuss the use of technologies such as Windows CardSpace, Windows Communication Foundation, Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows Presentation Foundation, and Microsoft ASP.NET AJAX in the application.http://www.microsoft.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?CMTYSvcSource=MSCOMMedia&Params=%7eCMTYDataSvcParams%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22ID%22+Value%3d%221032340899%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22ProviderID%22+Value%3d%22A6B43178-497C-4225-BA42-DF595171F04C%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22lang%22+Value%3d%22en%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22cr%22+Value%3d%22US%22%2f%5e%7esParams%5e%7e%2fsParams%5e%7e%2fCMTYDataSvcParams%5eTue, 26 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMTRob BagbyUser ExperienceMessages and ServicesWorkflowIdentity and AccessPlatforms and FrameworksIn this Microsoft Visual Basic .NET Soup to Nuts webcast series, we have covered the basics of building applications with Visual Basic. Join this final session to see how you can build a multi-tier business application with Visual Basic. Do not miss this chance to learn how building business applications with a multi-tier architecture can enable you to build an application for maintainability, reusability, and extensibility.http://www.microsoft.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?CMTYSvcSource=MSCOMMedia&Params=%7eCMTYDataSvcParams%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22ID%22+Value%3d%221032340897%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22ProviderID%22+Value%3d%22A6B43178-497C-4225-BA42-DF595171F04C%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22lang%22+Value%3d%22en%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22cr%22+Value%3d%22US%22%2f%5e%7esParams%5e%7e%2fsParams%5e%7e%2fCMTYDataSvcParams%5eMon, 25 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMTRon CundiffMethodologiesPlatforms and FrameworksIn this session, we explore the role of the software architect-from defining what the job role actually entails, what it takes to be successful at it, and what steps you can take to become a software architect (or a better one) today.http://www.microsoft.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?CMTYSvcSource=MSCOMMedia&Params=%7eCMTYDataSvcParams%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22ID%22+Value%3d%221032341846%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22ProviderID%22+Value%3d%22A6B43178-497C-4225-BA42-DF595171F04C%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22lang%22+Value%3d%22en%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22cr%22+Value%3d%22US%22%2f%5e%7esParams%5e%7e%2fsParams%5e%7e%2fCMTYDataSvcParams%5eMon, 18 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMTJoe Healy,Russ Fustino,Jeff BarnesMethodologiesJean-Paul is back to help us grow more brain cells in learning about patterns in .NET. In this installment JP uses the Specification Pattern to give almost unlimited extensibility to our example contacts list application.http://www.dnrtv.com/default.aspx?showID=71Fri, 15 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMTCarl Franklin,Jean-Paul BoodhooMethodologiesAre you a developer who would like to learn more about becoming an architect? Or how to get formally recognized as one (since you already wear the design and architecture hat along with the developer one)?. During this session we will discuss how you can attain the skill set required to be an architect and sell yourself as an architect within your organization and industry. We will also provide a resources that you can use to continue the transition from a developer to an architect role.http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032338981&EventCategory=5&culture=en-US&CountryCode=USThu, 14 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMTMohammad AkifSolutions ArchitectureScott Stanfield from Vertigo Software is back (see show #11) to talk about cultivating an aesthetic sense around software, media, and user experience.http://www.dotnetrocks.com/default.aspx?showNum=244Thu, 07 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMTRichard Campbell,Scott Stanfield,Carl FranklinUser ExperienceOne of the hottest topics in software architecture is the services oriented approach to building solutions and how this can provide agility, flexibility and reuse. This session will give an overall description of service orientation and how it differs from object oriented and component based architectures as well as a discussion of some of the organizational challenges teams experience when using a services oriented architecture.http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032338979&EventCategory=5&culture=en-US&CountryCode=USThu, 07 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMTDave RemmerSolutions ArchitectureService-Oriented ArchitectureFor those aspiring architects among us, this week we consider the role of designer. Frank Lloyd wright is the most famous American architect but what did he have to say about design? Join me on this trip around the world to Los Angeles, Boston and Barcelona for more.http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=312722Sat, 02 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMTRon JacobsMethodologiesRemember way back in the day when you first heard of the Model View Controller pattern (MVC) ? Or perhaps you have heard of Model View Presenter (MVP). While preparing for my Tech-Ed presentation this year I ran across the Presenter First pattern. I was so intriguied by this I knew I had to have these guys on ARCast.TV so I hopped on a plane and went to Atomic Object in Grand Rapids to learn all about it.http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=312305Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMTDavid Crosby,Scott Miller,Ron JacobsUser ExperienceMethodologiesOur old friend Miguel Castro is back to give us a fresh look at software architecture. This show will be helpful for both beginners and veteran developers. Miguel uses some well known and perhaps not so popular patterns to make your project flexible and scalable.http://www.dnrtv.com/default.aspx?showID=69Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMTMiguel Castro,Carl FranklinMethodologiesOver the years the various approaches teams have used to develop software have evolved. Join Dave Remmer in the second of a series focused on aspiring architects where we will discuss the various stages projects go through and sample some of the methodologies used by teams developing software. In this session we will compare and contrast the waterfall, agile, RUP, Scrum and MSF methodologies and how they are used within software projects.http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032338975&EventCategory=5&culture=en-US&CountryCode=USThu, 31 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTDave RemmerMethodologiesInfratructure that is not only stadiums and sports venues but also a great deal of IT Infrastructure. Today we are chatting with Alf Raju who is working on a plan to insure that the infrastructure that remains will produce value for the community for years to come.http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=311452Tue, 29 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTAlf Raju,Ron JacobsCommon ServicesJoin this session if your applications require a user interface (UI) that is unique or different than the standard Windows Forms. In this webcast, we explore some advanced features of Windows Forms development, such as Windows GDI+, that enable you to tailor the UI to fit your application needs.http://www.microsoft.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?CMTYSvcSource=MSCOMMedia&Params=%7eCMTYDataSvcParams%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22ID%22+Value%3d%221032337950%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22ProviderID%22+Value%3d%22A6B43178-497C-4225-BA42-DF595171F04C%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22lang%22+Value%3d%22en%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22cr%22+Value%3d%22US%22%2f%5e%7esParams%5e%7e%2fsParams%5e%7e%2fCMTYDataSvcParams%5eTue, 29 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTRon CundiffUser ExperiencePlatforms and FrameworksEntrepreneurs are inventors. But their inventions are not products, but new companies that organize the world in unique and compelling ways. Their companies add value to their customer's lives, provide solutions to the problems that confront us at every turn. How these revolutionaries think, create, and mostly dream is the subject of this meeting with Michael Gerber, called by Inc Magazine, The World's #1 Small Business Guru and author of The E-Myth books.http://www.microsoft.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?CMTYSvcSource=MSCOMMedia&Params=%7eCMTYDataSvcParams%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22ID%22+Value%3d%221032337762%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22ProviderID%22+Value%3d%22A6B43178-497C-4225-BA42-DF595171F04C%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22lang%22+Value%3d%22en%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22cr%22+Value%3d%22US%22%2f%5e%7esParams%5e%7e%2fsParams%5e%7e%2fCMTYDataSvcParams%5eThu, 24 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTMichael GerberMethodologiesBusiness ArchitectureArchitecture is the balance between art and engineering, it requires a certain mindset and approach to solving problems. Architects often function as a bridge between the business users and development groups and are increasingly being recognized as a critical community within organizations. During this session we will discuss some key ideas around Architecture and define attributes of an architect.http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails.aspx?EventID=1032338972&EventCategory=5&culture=en-US&CountryCode=USThu, 24 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTMohammad AkifArchitecture 101For some of us telling someone else what to do is one of the most uncomfortable aspects of being an entrepreneur. But in order to be a successful business owner you have to master the art of delegating because you can't do everything yourself. We will teach you how to master the art of assigning with respect to get the most from your team.http://www.microsoft.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?CMTYSvcSource=MSCOMMedia&Params=%7eCMTYDataSvcParams%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22ID%22+Value%3d%221032337757%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22ProviderID%22+Value%3d%22A6B43178-497C-4225-BA42-DF595171F04C%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22lang%22+Value%3d%22en%22%2f%5e%7earg+Name%3d%22cr%22+Value%3d%22US%22%2f%5e%7esParams%5e%7e%2fsParams%5e%7e%2fCMTYDataSvcParams%5eWed, 23 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTKimberly Yorio,Caitlin FriedmanMethodologiesBusiness ArchitectureDisney Studios is without a doubt a highly successful an influential player in Hollywood. Actually, they are in Burbank right near the NBC studios. While I was in LA checking the place out for the Architecture Training videos about Architect as Explorer and Architect as Advocate I decided to pay Steve a visit to see how he feels about being an Explorer.http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=309155Mon, 21 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTSteve Davis,Ron JacobsMethodologiesSoftware quality is a key factor in the long-term success of any company. Quality software will increase profitability, reduce maintenance cost, and achieve higher customer satisfaction and loyalty. Software-quality audits will help ensure that the software development achieves a high level of quality.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb508961.aspxMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTHui ZhuSolutions ArchitectureThis article will show you how to implement business policies without creating a bureaucratic nightmare.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb508956.aspxMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTCliff BergMethodologiesThis article covers how to apply architecture statements to a real-world environment.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb508960.aspxMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTRogério CruzSystem Management and ServicesThis article covers how a modern customer-relationship management system solved the business loss faced by Humongous Insurance.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb508959.aspxMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTThilaga GanapathyBusiness ArchitectureUnderstand the architecturally significant aspects of business analysis on which a project architect should focus.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb508953.aspxMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTMichael RosenBusiness ArchitectureThis article covers what architects should know about contracts and why. Its objective is to enable an architect to identify the clauses in a contract that could affect the design and implementation of a system, and, conversely, how system design might best assure compliance with the contract.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb508952.aspxMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTMike MarcusMessages and ServicesThis article reviews key concepts in text analytics. Text processing for business intelligence involves a variety of tools, with many applications that can be of great value. Keyword search is just a start. Beyond keyword search, the relevance of a document to a query is based on mathematical measures.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb508958.aspxMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTHenry KonMethodologiesAs an experienced architect, I would encourage you to make the choice to perfect our profession by mentoring a hopeful new architect. It's worth the journey. With mentoring, everybody wins.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb508954.aspxMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTSandra Jeffcoat,Miriam GraceBusiness ArchitectureThe term "provisioning" for a device means to evolve a device to a state in which it can be handed-off to an end user, or end-user team, for their specific use in a functional manner. The device could be a desktop, laptop, server, or mobile device.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb508957.aspxMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTRajiv VirmaniSystem Management and ServicesIdentity and AccessWhat is software engineering, and should we care?http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb508955.aspxMon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMTChris BrittonInfrastructure ArchitectureSolutions ArchitectureBusiness ArchitectureHave you ever been in trouble with the law? I hope not, but if you ever were arrested in the US they would tell you that you have "...the right to remain silent" and "...You have the right to speak to an attorney, and to have an attorney present during any questioning." These statements come from the Miranda warning because everyone needs an advocate from time to time. In this episode we are going to consider how an architect acts like an advocate.http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=307685Tue, 15 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTRon JacobsMethodologiesManagementEric Evans offers his insights on good software development using Domain Driven Design techniques.http://www.dotnetrocks.com/default.aspx?showNum=236Thu, 10 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTEric Evans,Richard Campbell,Carl FranklinMethodologiesImagine standing on the shore of a new discovery and looking out to a cloudless horizon. Who will chart the path? Who will lead the team to the undiscovered country? The Architect - that's who!http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=306718Thu, 10 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTRon JacobsMethodologiesThis week Jean-Paul Boodhoo continues his design pattern series. Jean-Paul shows us two more patterns, Monostate and Strategy.http://www.dnrtv.com/default.aspx?showID=65Fri, 04 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTCarl Franklin,Jean-Paul BoodhooMethodologiesArchitecture description can affect the "life and death" of the software system that it describes.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb421528.aspxWed, 02 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTYan ZhaoMethodologiesJack Greenfield is an architect for enterprise frameworks and tools at Microsoft. He was previously chief architect, practitioner desktop group, at Rational Software Corporation, and founder and CTO of InLine Software Corporation. At NeXT Computer, he developed the enterprise objects framework, now a part of Web objects form Apple Computer.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/skyscrapr/bb407641Wed, 02 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTJack Greenfield,Ron JacobsToolsMethodologiesPlatforms and FrameworksSoftware FactoriesWhen users ask for what they need, it's not enough to tell them what you have. When someone looks for the answer to a problem, users will (hopefully) understand what the problem is, but probably will not understand the solution yet. Software-engineering assets must be describable by the problems that they solve�not just the method that they use to solve them or descriptions of the structure of those assets.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb421530.aspxWed, 02 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTThomas PoleMethodologiesManagementBusiness ArchitectureJunior and senior developers are asking about software architecture and software architects. In this article we discuss the history of software architecture and address the forbidden question: "Can a developer become software architect?"http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/skyscrapr/bb426891Wed, 02 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTDiego DagumArchitecture 101Compliance is a complicated domain that is built upon a simple concept: doing what you said you were going to do.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb421526.aspxWed, 02 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTDenise CookIndustry CenterBeware: Architectural advice from local experts might not be correct. Each architecture style has a distinct purpose for communicating a specific understanding. An architect has the responsibility to understand the styles and employ them by representing the information in the appropriate drawings.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb421529.aspxWed, 02 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTRoger HillMethodologiesCost estimation and tracking are two very important elements in software development and implementation, but the relationship between them is even more important.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb421527.aspxWed, 02 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTJeremy OosthuizenMethodologiesManagementBusiness ArchitectureImagine two architects sitting together at a technology conference � one is clearly very interested in the impact of architecture on the long term IT strategy of the company, the other is interested in how best to use SQL data access patterns in an application for the company.� Both may have the architect title on their business card, but both are clearly different types of architects.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/skyscrapr/bb401007.aspxWed, 02 May 2007 12:00:00 GMTSimon GuestArchitecture 101Sometimes, your biggest architectural challenge is the customer's technical staff.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb419210.aspxMon, 30 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMTHenry RosalesBusiness ArchitectureUnderstanding business processes requires working with the customer to understand their business fundamentals.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb419207.aspxMon, 30 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMTRichard WeldonSolutions ArchitectureA leadership approach that is based on principles is flexible and widely applicable to many situations. You should make an attempt to understand and apply the 10 principles of leadership that are presented in this article.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb419211.aspxMon, 30 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMTMichael ChiviendaczSolutions ArchitectureBusiness ArchitectureLearn about Business-Process Management (BPM), and get ready for the future. What is right about IT is that we recognize the value of full collaboration with our business customers and, finally, we are developing tools that enable us to realize that partnership fully.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb419208.aspxMon, 30 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMTSandi Jeffcoat,Miriam GraceSolutions ArchitectureBusiness ArchitectureThere are four keys to an architecture that unlocks business value; to know them is good, to use them is great.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb419209.aspxMon, 30 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMTOthel RolleBusiness ArchitectureJeff Atwood from codinghorror.com tells Carl and Richard what's on his mind, including his recommended reading list, and above all the human side of software development.http://www.dotnetrocks.com/default.aspx?showNum=232Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMTRichard Campbell,Jeff Atwood,Carl FranklinMethodologiesI love to hear about the mistakes people make. Why? Because it is our mistakes that make us into experienced architects. If I can learn from the mistakes that others make - perhaps I can avoid making them while still learning their lesson. In this episode I'm joined by a panel of architects in Tel Aviv who were gracious enough to share their mistakes with me.http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.aspx?PostID=303592Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMTRon JacobsModeling and ToolsJean-Paul Boodhoo starts a multi part series on design patterns that can be applied in any environment. This week Jean-Paul explores Factories and Singletons in ways you may not have thought of.http://www.dnrtv.com/default.aspx?showID=63Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMTJean-Paul BoodhooMethodologiesFor a Web application that allows multiple users to edit data, there is the risk that two users might be editing the same data at the same time. In this tutorial, we'll implement optimistic-concurrency control to handle this risk.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb404102.aspxSun, 15 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMTScott MitchellToolsMission CriticalDataMethodologiesPlatforms and FrameworksPaging and sorting are two very common features when displaying data in an online application. Listing all on one screen can lead to information overload for the user perusing the data. To help make the results more manageable, we can break up the data into smaller pages of data and allow the user to step through the data one page at a time. In this tutorial, we'll see how to add sorting and paging to our reports, which can be accomplished by simply checking a few check boxes.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb404876.aspxSun, 15 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMTScott MitchellUser ExperienceToolsDataMethodologiesPlatforms and FrameworksA number of Web applications support user accounts and provide different options, reports, and functionality based on the logged in user. In this tutorial, we'll examine how to adjust dynamically the data-modification capabilities based on the visiting user.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb428870.aspxSun, 15 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMTScott MitchellSecurity by DesignToolsMethodologiesPlatforms and FrameworksDr. Donald Ferguson is a Microsoft Technical Fellow in Platforms and Strategy in the Office of the CTO. Don focuses on both the evolutionary and revolutionary role of information technology in business. Prior to joining Microsoft, Don was an IBM Fellow and Chief Architect for IBM's Software Group (SWG).http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/arcjournal/bb491122.aspxSun, 15 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMTDon FergusonInfrastructure ArchitectureSolutions ArchitectureMethodologiesManagementBusiness ArchitectureThis article covers the art and science of identifying an application's need for common services.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb447670.aspxSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTRay ElentenySolutions ArchitectureSolution architecture starts with an understanding of the problem, and this is where so many projects fail. Too many people have the idea that solving a problem is all about coding. The coding is the easy part.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb447671.aspxSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTMichael RockwellSolutions ArchitectureThe Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is an integrated series of best practices in IT service management that conform to the British Standards Institution standard (BS15000), with over 1,00,000 certified practitioners worldwide. ITIL's best practices can help plan and predict more efficient IT business, service, and resource capacities.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb447669.aspxSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTMahesh KhatriInfrastructure ArchitectureAn article on viewpoints and views, the differences between them, and why you should care.http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb447667.aspxSun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMTArnon Rotem-Gal-OzSolutions ArchitectureBusiness Architecture