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AWS Well-Architected Framework

AWS Well-Architected Framework

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Uses six pillars to evaluate and improve cloud architectures.

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EnglishAWS Well-Architected Framework
Full nameAWS Well-Architected Framework
ChineseAWS 架构最佳实践框架
JapaneseAWS 設計ベストプラクティス
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Often confused withAWS CAF

In one sentence

Uses six pillars to evaluate and improve cloud architectures.

Stage summary

  • Core role:Uses six pillars to evaluate and improve cloud architectures.
  • Exam frequency:5 / 5
  • Compare with:AWS CAF

Memory hook

AWS Well-Architected Framework = Uses six pillars to evaluate and improve cloud architectures.

Six pillars

  1. Operational Excellence: observe, automate, and continually improve operations.
  2. Security: protect identities, infrastructure, and data, with detection and response.
  3. Reliability: recover from failure, scale dynamically, and meet demand.
  4. Performance Efficiency: select appropriate resources and evolve with needs.
  5. Cost Optimization: eliminate unnecessary spend and optimize for value.
  6. Sustainability: reduce resource waste and environmental impact.

The Framework is the best-practice body; the Well-Architected Tool records reviews, milestones, and improvements. CAF addresses organizational transformation, while Trusted Advisor provides automated account-level checks.