Solution architects in Dynamics 365 implementations
A solution architect is responsible for the successful design, implementation, deployment, and adoption of an overall solution. A solution architect makes sure that the solution meets the organization’s needs now and in the future.
Solutions architects use their technical expertise to integrate and optimize technologies across an organization, tailoring solutions to meet developer and business needs. Specifically for Dynamics 365, solution architects tend to specialize in scenarios within the following areas:
- Customer engagement
- Finance and operations
- Core platform
They help organizations find the right configuration of services from Microsoft and third-party providers to suit that organization's needs.
For example, a solution architect is an expert on warehouse processes, while another is an expert on continuous implementation/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes with Azure Pipelines and GitHub Actions.
In this example, both solution architects might work for Microsoft. Alternatively, one works for a customer of Microsoft's, and they collaborate to get the solution right for that Microsoft customer.
If you're already a solution architect and familiar with Dynamics 365, then stop reading here, and go on with your work. But if you're considering becoming a solution architect, then do continue.
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Maybe you're an IT professional who wants to grow skills in cloud technologies. Maybe you've worked with Dynamics AX for years, and your organization wants to migrate to Dynamics 365. Maybe you're exploring options to make the new solution right for your organization. Or you're interested in helping organizations find a solution that's right for them now and in the years to come.
Get the skills to build your career as a successful solutions architect with Microsoft Learn: Browse all Microsoft Learn training paths for solution architects
Specifically for Dynamics 365 implementations, the FastTrack program includes solution architects. They use the Success by Design framework to effectively engage with their customers and partners in a timely and consistent manner to help them successfully onboard onto the Dynamics 365 platform.
Find training
Microsoft provides the following online learning paths for Dynamics 365 solution architects:
- Architect solutions for Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform
- Dynamics 365 solution architecture best practices
- Use Lifecycle Services to design and plan an implementation of finance and operations apps
- Migrate data and go live with finance and operations apps
- Implement finance and operations apps
- Use Success by Design for Dynamics 365 solutions
- Configure apps in finance and operations
Browse all available learning paths that are suited for solution architects across Microsoft's apps, services, and platforms.
Watch TechTalks
FastTrack includes TechTalks that focus on empowering customers and partners by providing technical depth and best practices that are specific to the subject areas covered. These talks often provide an overview of available tooling and features. TechTalks provide a basic understanding that will increase the value and efficiency of the workshops that are offered. The FastTrack team will guide you to relevant TechTalks that will help you prepare for specific workshops. For a complete inventory of all recorded TechTalks that are available to stream or download, see FastTrack TechTalks.