This module delivers the architectural blueprints needed for enterprise-scale memory systems. We start with the Policy-Aware Memory Pipeline reference architecture, breaking down each component from ingestion through retrieval and auditing. You'll learn how to integrate memory systems with existing context engineering, AgentOps, and governance frameworks, with specific patterns for both centralized and federated deployments.

We then dive into six essential design patterns proven in production environments. Each pattern includes clear implementation criteria, trade-off analysis, and integration guidance. You'll learn when to apply scoped session isolation versus typed memory structures, how to implement hybrid retrieval for compliance, and establish compression-decay loops for cost control. These patterns form the building blocks for any compliant memory system.