AWS Well-Architected
2bcloud has partnered with AWS to help tech companies boost
their cloud to the next level, and empower them to create great
products on AWS.
AWS Well Architected Framework
Developing & architecting infrastructure for your product is not an easy task.
The task is made even harder with high requirements for security, performance, and resiliency.
AWS has developed the AWS Well Architected Framework
that can be used as a checklist to verify if your architecture and implementation fulfill these requirements.
The 6 Pillars
Operational Excellence
Focuses on running and monitoring systems, and continually improving processes and procedures. Key topics include automating changes, responding to events, and defining standards to manage daily operations
Security
Focuses on protecting information and systems. Key topics include confidentiality and integrity of data, managing user permissions, and establishing controls to detect security events.
Reliability
Focuses on workloads performing their intended functions and how to recover quickly from failure to meet demands. Key topics include distributed system design, recovery planning, and adapting to changing requirements.
Performance Efficiency
Focuses on structured and streamlined allocation of IT and computing resources. Key topics include selecting resource types and sizes optimized for workload requirements, monitoring performance, and maintaining efficiency as business needs evolve.
Cost Optimization
Focuses on avoiding unnecessary costs. Key topics include understanding spending over time and controlling fund allocation, selecting resources of the right type and quantity, and scaling to meet business needs without overspending.
Sustainability
Focuses on minimizing the environmental impacts of running cloud workloads. Key topics include a shared responsibility model for sustainability, understanding impact, and maximizing utilization to minimize required resources and reduce downstream impacts.
