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PLAT-ARCH-204 Exam Topics and Domains
PLAT-ARCH-204 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with Bulk API 2.0, Salesforce Connect, Platform Events, REST API, and more.
Evaluate the Current System Landscape
Identify Current System Landscape Standards, Limitations, Boundaries, and Protocols
Given a set of business requirements, identify the current system landscape and determine what standards, limitations, boundaries and protocols exist.
Analyze System Landscape Constraints and Pain Points
Given an existing system landscape, analyze for constraints and/or pain-points to satisfy a business requirement(s).
Authentication and Authorization Needs
Given a set of requirements, evaluate the authentication and authorization needs based on the system landscape.
Evaluate Business Needs
Functional and Non-Functional Requirements for Integration
Given a use case, identify functional and non-functional requirements needed for integration.
Data Classification (Confidential/Secure/Public)
Based on a given integration requirement, identify and classify data into Confidential/Secure/Public.
Key Factors for CRM Success in Integration
Given a use case, identify key factors for CRM success that should be included as integration requirements.
Business Growth and Regulatory Factors
Given a use case, identify the business growth and regulatory factors that can impact choice of integration solutions.
Translate Needs to Integration Requirements
System Inventory and Integration Pattern Mapping
Given an existing system landscape diagram, create an inventory of the systems and integration patterns.
Evaluate System and Process Constraints
Given a use case and business process, evaluate system and process constraints.
Integration Security Requirements
Given a use case, identify integration security / authentication / authorization requirements.
Performance Needs and Integration Solution Proposals
Given a use case, identify performance needs (volumes, response times, latency) and propose appropriate integration solutions that will meet business requirements.
Design Integration Solutions
Integration Pattern Selection
Given a use case, identify the integration pattern that meets business requirements.
Solution Component Definition
Given a use case, define the components which create a solution that meets business requirements.
Trade-offs, Limitations, and Constraints
Given a use case, identify the trade-offs, limitations, and constraints that meet the proposed solution.
Salesforce API Selection
Given a use case that includes technical requirements, constraints or drivers, specify the appropriate Salesforce API(s) for the proposed solution.
Standards, Components, Techniques, and Security Mechanisms
Given a use case that includes technical requirements, constraints or drivers determine the standards, components, techniques, and security mechanism that should be used.
Build Solution
API Implementation Considerations (Provider and Consumer)
Given a use case that includes technical requirements, constraints or drivers, identify the considerations when designing and implementing API(s), both Salesforce as an API provider and Salesforce as an API consumer.
Outbound Call Options
Given a use case, identify the considerations when choosing the right option in making an outbound call to an external system.
Scalable Solution Design
Given a use case, describe what should be considered when building a scalable solution.
Error Handling for Integration Options
Given a use case, determine error handling for different integration options.
Security Solutions for Integrations
Given a use case, create a security solution for inbound or outbound integrations.
Resilience in Integration Solutions
Given a use case, identify the factors needed to build resilience in an integration solution for system updates.
Maintain Integration
Performance Monitoring for Integration
Given an integration maintenance use case, identify performance monitoring needs for integration requirements.
Error Handling, Escalation, and Recovery Procedures
Given a use case, identify the appropriate error handling, escalation and recovery procedures for a failed integration.
Reporting and Integration Monitoring
Given a use case, identify reporting needs for integration monitoring.
How do I earn this certification?
Passing PLAT-ARCH-204 earns the Salesforce Certified Platform Integration Architect certification. It sits in the Architect track.
- Plat-Arch-201 - Salesforce Certified Platform Data Architect
- Plat-Arch-202 - Salesforce Certified Platform Development Lifecycle and Deployment Architect
- Plat-Arch-203 - Salesforce Certified Platform Identity and Access Management Architect
- Plat-Arch-205 - Salesforce Certified Platform Sharing and Visibility Architect
- Sys-Arch-302 - Salesforce Certified System ArchitectNatural progression; Integration Architect is one of three required components
- CTA - Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA)Pinnacle Salesforce certification; review board format
- MuleSoft-Integration-Architect-I - Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Platform Integration ArchitectComplementary MuleSoft-specific integration architecture skills
- Plat-Arch-203 - Salesforce Certified Platform Identity and Access Management ArchitectComplementary security and identity management for integration scenarios
- Arch-302 - Salesforce Certified B2C Solution ArchitectMulti-cloud solution architecture with integration components
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What's changed on this exam?
- Platform Events Current Platform Events and Publish/Subscribe pattern are core exam topics
- Change Data Capture Current CDC is tested as part of event-driven integration patterns
- Enhanced External Services Current Key declarative integration tool tested in Build Solution domain
- Salesforce Connect (External Objects) Current Core technology for Data Virtualization pattern
Who should take this exam?
- B.S. degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- 3-4 years experience with the Salesforce Platform
- 1-2 years Salesforce Integration experience
- 1 year Integration Architecture experience