Becoming a Salesforce Certified Technical Architect: Build a strong command of architecture principles and strategies

Gain practical experience designing and building high-performance, secure, and scalable Salesforce solutions using real-world scenarios.
Key Features

Master the Salesforce architecture knowledge required to pass the CTA exam by learning from real-world scenarios
Practice two full CTA mock scenarios and learn valuable tips and tricks to help you pass the Salesforce certified technical architect review board exam
Gain access to additional online assets, including flashcards and exam tips

Book Description

This second edition is a complete guide to learning essential architectural concepts to deliver secure, high-performant Salesforce solutions and clear the Salesforce CTA review board exam. You will gain the required knowledge using detailed practical examples and learn essential soft skills to craft a winning presentation. The second edition has updated content and additional supporting materials like cheat sheets.

You will review vital architectural concepts needed to create a scalable end-to-end Salesforce solution. You will identify requirements and break down a problem into smaller, more solvable parts. You will gain practical experience in managing design decisions and defending them using real-world scenarios. You will become familiar with the correct methodology to structure your solution presentation and the necessary supporting artifacts. Finally, you will practice solutioning two full hypothetical scenarios and structuring your playback step-by-step.

By the end of this book, you will be able to design a highly scalable Salesforce solution and create suitable materials to explain the end-to-end solution to the CTA review board and potentially your customer. You will be in a comfortable position to face your CTA review board with a higher chance of passing.
What you will learn

Get an introduction to core architectural concepts essential for any Salesforce architect
Get in-depth knowledge of the Salesforce knowledge domains using practical examples
Practice creating solutions using scenarios focusing on particular knowledge domains
Learn the key artifacts needed to document and explain an end-to-end solution
Apply data lifecycle management effectively in the Salesforce ecosystem
Design appropriate enterprise integration interfaces to build your connected solution
Learn what to expect on the day of the review board and some valuable tips and tricks

Who This Book Is For

This book is for Salesforce architects who want to design secure, performant, and scalable technical solutions for their organizations and ultimately become Salesforce Certified Technical Architects. A solid understanding of the Salesforce platform is required, ideally combined with three to five years of practical experience as an application architect, system architect, enterprise architect, or solution architect.
Table of Contents

Starting Your Journey as a CTA
Core Architectural Concepts – Data
Core Architectural Concepts – Integration and Cryptography
Core Architectural Concepts – Identity and Access Management
Developing a Scalable System Architecture
Formulating a Secure Architecture in Salesforce
Designing a Scalable Salesforce Data Architecture
Creating a Lean Solution Architecture
Forging an Integrated Solution
Development Life Cycle and Deployment Planning
Communicating and Socialising Your Solution
Practice the Review Board – First Mock
Present and Defend – First Mock
Practice the Review Board – Second Mock
Present and Defend – Second Mock
Appendix - Tips and Tricks, and The Way Forward