The design documentation provides written documentation of the design factors and the choices the architect has made in the design in order to satisfy the business and technical requirements.
The design documentation also aids in the implementation of the design. In many cases where the design architect is not responsible for the implementation, the design documents ensure the successful implementation of the design by the implementation engineer.
Tip
Once you have created the documentation for a few designs, you will be able to develop standard processes and templates to aid in the creation of design documentations.
Documentations can vary from project to project. Many consulting companies and resellers have standard documentation templates that they use when designing solutions. A properly documented design should include a minimum of the following information:
The architecture design
The implementation plan
The installation guide
The validation test plan
Operational procedures
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