An Architect typically delivers several artifacts to the team during and after an IT project.

These artifacts serve as a blueprint, guideline, and documentation to ensure that the
project is developed and maintained according to the specified design and
requirements. Here is a list of common artifacts that an Architect might deliver:

1. Project Architecture Documents:

• Architecture Vision: Outlines the high-level vision and goals of the project.
• System Architecture Diagram: Visual representation of the system’s
architecture, including components, relationships, and interactions.
• Technology Stack: Details of the technology, tools, and platforms to be used.

2. Design Documents:

• High-Level Design (HLD): Provides an overview of the system’s architecture,

including major components and their interactions.
• Low-Level Design (LLD): Detailed designs of components, modules, or features,
including algorithms, interfaces, and data models.

3. Requirements Specifications:

• Functional Requirements: Describes the expected functionalities and features.

• Non-Functional Requirements: Specifies the performance, security, scalability,
and other non-functional expectations.

4. Technical Guidelines and Standards:

• Coding Standards: Guidelines for writing and formatting the code.

• Architecture Patterns: Prescribed architectural patterns and best practices.

5. Security Documents:

• Security Architecture: Describes security mechanisms, protocols, and measures

to ensure data protection and system integrity.
• Security Policies and Procedures: Guidelines and protocols for maintaining
security.

6. Testing and Validation Documents:

 • Test Plans: Detailed plans for testing functionalities, performance, and security.
• Test Cases: Specific test cases to validate requirements and functionalities.

7. Deployment Documents:

• Deployment Diagram: Visual representation of the deployment structure,

including servers, environments, and configurations.
• Deployment Plan: Steps, guidelines, and procedures for deploying the system.

8. Maintenance and Support Documents:

• Operation Manuals: Guides for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the

system.
• Support Protocols: Procedures for providing support, including contact points,
escalation paths, and service levels.

9. Project Closure and Review Documents:

• Lessons Learned: Insights, challenges, and learnings gathered during the project.
• Project Closure Report: Summarizes the project outcomes, performance,
achievements, and areas for improvement.

10. Training Documents:

• User Manuals: Guides for end-users on how to use the system.

• Training Materials: Resources and materials for training users and
administrators.

11. Infrastructure Documents:

• Infrastructure Diagram: Visual depiction of the network, hardware, and

infrastructure setup.
• Infrastructure Specifications: Details of the infrastructure requirements and
configurations.

Each of these artifacts plays a critical role in ensuring that the team has a comprehensive
understanding of the architectural design, requirements, and guidelines to develop,
deploy, and maintain the IT project efficiently and effectively.