AWS Well-Architected Framework Overview

The AWS Well-Architected Framework is a set of best practices and guidelines developed by AWS Solutions Architects. It provides a consistent approach to evaluating architectures and implementing designs that will scale over time. Whether you are building a startup MVP or a global enterprise platform, the framework helps you make informed design decisions.

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What Is the Well-Architected Framework?

The framework is built around six pillars, each representing a fundamental area of cloud architecture:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│              AWS Well-Architected Framework              │
├───────────┬───────────┬───────────┬─────────────────────┤
│Operational│ Security  │Reliability│  Performance        │
│Excellence │           │           │  Efficiency         │
├───────────┼───────────┼───────────┼─────────────────────┤
│   Cost    │Sustain-   │           │                     │
│Optimisation│ability   │           │                     │
└───────────┴───────────┴───────────┴─────────────────────┘

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Pillar 1: Operational Excellence

Operational Excellence focuses on running and monitoring systems to deliver business value, and continually improving supporting processes and procedures.

Key Principles