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Overview of the Well-Architected Framework
- The Well-Architected Framework was developed by AWS in 2012 to help customers build secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient infrastructure for their applications and workloads.
- The framework is based on five pillars: Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, and Cost Optimization.
- In 2016, Operational Excellence was added as a new pillar.
- The framework also includes design principles, lenses (for specific industries or technologies), and a self-service Well-Architected Tool.
Why Use the Well-Architected Framework?
- Deploy faster and lower/mitigate risks
- Make informed decisions based on data
- Learn and implement best practices
- Measure and improve the architecture
Key Components of the Well-Architected Framework
- Pillars: The six pillars that define the framework (Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, Cost Optimization, and Sustainability).
- Lenses: Additional considerations for specific industries or technologies.
- Design Principles: Guiding concepts for the overall framework and each pillar.
- Questions: Collaborative, non-prescriptive questions to help uncover areas for improvement.
Getting Started with the Well-Architected Review
- Ensure high-level business sponsorship and the right people (stakeholders, SMEs) are involved.
- Understand the collaborative nature of the review - it's not an audit or evaluation, but a process to improve the architecture.
- Prepare by reviewing the framework, identifying organizational needs, and gathering relevant data.
- Conduct the review in three phases: Preparation, Execution, and Reporting/Improvement Planning.
Resources Available
- White papers, documentation, and training (including Well-Architected Labs and Workshops)
- Well-Architected Tool in the AWS Console
- AWS Partners certified to conduct Well-Architected Reviews
- Solutions Library for implementation guidance
Next Steps
- Identify a sponsor and key workloads to review
- Discuss the business context and expected outcomes
- Schedule the review and ensure the right people are involved
- Leverage available resources (training, workshops, partners) to support the process