An AWS Well-Architected Review is based around the AWS Well-Architected Framework 6 Pillars that allow organisations and AWS partners to implement AWS best practices against consistent cloud best practices for designing and running AWS workloads in the cloud.
Creating a software system is a lot like constructing a building. If the foundation is not solid, structural problems can undermine the integrity and function of the building. When architecting technology solutions, if you neglect the six pillars of operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimisation, and sustainability, it can become challenging to build a system that delivers on your expectations and requirements. Incorporating these pillars into your architecture will help you produce stable and efficient systems. Below is more detail on each of these pillars:
The ability to run and monitor systems to deliver business value and to continually improve supporting processes and procedures.
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The ability to use computing resources efficiently to meet system requirements, and to maintain that efficiency as demand changes and technologies evolve.
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The ability to protect information, systems, and assets while delivering business value through risk assessments and mitigation strategies. Reducing AWS cloud security risks.
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The ability to run systems to deliver business value at the lowest price point. Helping reduce AWS costs.
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The ability to recover from infrastructure or service disruptions, dynamically acquire computing resources to meet demand, and mitigate disruptions such as misconfigurations or transient network issues.
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Minimise the environmental impacts of running cloud workloads through a shared responsibility model for cloud sustainability, understanding impact, and maximising utilisation whilst reducing downstream impacts.
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Unlocking the full potential of your AWS infrastructure requires a deep understanding of best practices and adherence to the AWS Well-Architected Framework. To help businesses achieve this, Anaeko offers a free Well-Architected Review.
