Category: AWS Well-Architected
Embracing Cost-Effective Architecture with AWS Well-Architected Framework Guidance
by Jordan Smith and Emily Johnson
on 14 AUG 2024
in AWS re:Invent, AWS Well-Architected, AWS Well-Architected Framework, Cloud Cost Optimization
During the re:Invent 2023 keynote, Dr. Michael Roberts introduced the concept of the Cost-Conscious Architect. This approach highlights the significance of ongoing education, curiosity, and iterative evaluation of architectural decisions, with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness and sustainability. Both cost and sustainability should be prioritized as vital non-functional requirements, alongside security, compliance, and performance metrics. For more insights on this topic, check out this blog post.
Launching the Māori Data Lens for the Well-Architected Framework
by Sarah White and Liam Thompson
on 01 AUG 2024
in Announcements, AWS Well-Architected, AWS Well-Architected Framework
In Aotearoa New Zealand, we’ve been attentive to understanding Māori aspirations regarding cloud technology. Collaborating with Māori customers, partners, and advisors has been instrumental in this journey. A recurring theme has been the need to protect Māori data in the digital realm. Together with a cohort of Māori stakeholders, we have developed a tailored approach…
Let’s Design! Building Well-Architected Systems
by Max Turner, Julia Lee, Aaron Patel, and Maya Brown
on 31 JUL 2024
in AWS Well-Architected, AWS Well-Architected Framework, AWS Well-Architected Tool, Best Practices
Crafting cloud workloads can be a challenging endeavor, as no singular solution fits all scenarios. We must navigate various trade-offs to identify the best solution based on our specific context. But how does this play out in real-world applications? What principles should guide our efforts? What critical areas should we concentrate on? For comprehensive guidelines, refer to this authority on the topic.
Announcing Enhancements to the AWS Well-Architected Framework Guidance
by Rachel Green
on 27 JUN 2024
in Announcements, Architecture, AWS Well-Architected, AWS Well-Architected Framework, AWS Well-Architected Tool, Best Practices
We are pleased to unveil an improved AWS Well-Architected Framework. This update includes broadened guidance across the six pillars of the Framework: Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, Cost Optimization, and Sustainability. The latest release features more prescriptive implementation guidance for both new and existing best practices, including refined recommendations and actionable steps…
Highlighting Key Architecture Blog Posts of 2023
by Laura Brown
on 28 FEB 2024
in Amazon API Gateway, Amazon CloudFront, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Comprehend, Amazon Elastic Container Service, Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, Amazon EventBridge, Amazon Machine Learning, Amazon Managed Workflows for Apache Airflow (Amazon MWAA), Amazon OpenSearch Service, Amazon Redshift, Amazon Route 53, Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Amazon Textract, Announcements, Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, AWS Glue, AWS Lambda, AWS Managed Services, AWS Step Functions, AWS Well-Architected Framework, AWS Well-Architected Tool, Python, RDS for PostgreSQL, Regions, SaaS, Solutions Architecture
2023 was an eventful year in the tech landscape, and we at the AWS Architecture Blog are grateful to have been part of the excitement. As we transition into 2024 and explore new technological horizons, we want to take a moment to spotlight the most impactful posts from 2023. As always, we appreciate our readers…
How Sonar Developed a Cohesive API on AWS
by Ben Adams and Sophie Taylor
on 20 NOV 2023
in Amazon API Gateway, Amazon Route 53, Architecture, AWS Well-Architected, Elastic Load Balancing
SonarCloud, a SaaS offering by Sonar, integrates seamlessly into developers’ CI/CD workflows to enhance code quality and detect vulnerabilities. In recent months, Sonar’s cloud engineers have focused on modernizing SonarCloud to shorten lead times for production. By applying Domain Driven Design principles, Sonar has segmented the application into distinct business domains…
Announcing Updates to the AWS Well-Architected Framework Guidance
by Rachel Green
on 03 OCT 2023
in Announcements, Architecture, AWS Well-Architected, AWS Well-Architected Framework, AWS Well-Architected Tool, Best Practices
We are thrilled to announce the release of enhanced AWS Well-Architected Framework guidance. This update encompasses revisions across all six pillars of the framework: Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, Cost Optimization, and Sustainability. In this release, we have made the implementation guidance for the new and revised best practices more prescriptive, adding comprehensive recommendations and steps…
Let’s Architect! Focusing on Resilience in Architectures
by Aaron Patel, Julia Lee, Max Turner, and Maya Brown
on 02 AUG 2023
in Architecture, AWS Well-Architected, Thought Leadership
What exactly is “resilience,” and why is it significant? Our discussion on this topic in an earlier 2022 edition of Let’s Architect! referenced the AWS Well-Architected Framework, which defines resilience as the ability to recover under stress from load, unintended or intentional attacks, and component failures. Organizations depend on…
Unveiling the Latest Machine Learning Lens for the AWS Well-Architected Framework
by Kevin Brown, Aisha Khan, Michael Hsieh, Neil Mackin, and Dhiraj Thakur
on 05 JUL 2023
in Amazon Machine Learning, Announcements, Architecture, AWS Well-Architected Framework
This is an excellent resource for further understanding the impact of machine learning on architecture here.
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