1. Understand the workflows: The architect should first understand the complex workflows to identify potential points of failure. This can be done through interviews and observations of the processes.
2. Identify critical processes: Based on the understanding of workflows, the architect should identify the most critical processes that require the highest level of resilience.
3. Redundancy: The architect should design redundancies in the system to ensure that critical processes can continue to function even if one component fails. This can be achieved through backup systems, hot-swappable components, and failover mechanisms.
4. Scalability: The system design should be scalable to accommodate changes in the workflows and increased demands without disrupting critical processes.
5. Security: Resilience should also include security measures to prevent attacks, accidental or intentional data breaches, and other security threats.
6. Testing and Maintenance: The architect should design and implement testing and maintenance procedures to ensure that the system remains resilient over time. Regular testing and maintenance will help to identify and fix any vulnerabilities before they can cause major problems.
7. Collaboration: The architect should work closely with stakeholders, including end-users, to ensure that the system design meets their needs and expectations. Collaboration can help identify potential areas of weakness and improve system resilience.
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