Are you well-architected? (TNC206)

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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

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