EnterpriseArchitectureIntegrationBest Practices
Enterprise LLM Integration Architecture
Design patterns and best practices for integrating multiple LLM APIs into enterprise systems.
Gateway Architecture
Implement an API gateway that handles authentication, rate limiting, logging, and routing across multiple LLM providers.
Key Components
- Unified OpenAI-compatible endpoint
- Multi-provider fallback system
- Real-time cost tracking per department
- Request/response logging for compliance
- A/B testing framework
Security Considerations
Store API keys in secrets managers, implement IP allowlisting, and use mTLS for internal service communication.
Monitoring & Observability
Track latency percentiles (P50, P95, P99), error rates, cost per feature, and model quality metrics.