The Well-Architected Framework – an introduction
Before going forward, we want to introduce a key framework for optimization, one that is not only focused on cost management and optimization but also optimization in general.
The Well-Architected Framework is a framework that outlines the use of best practices when architecting and operating cloud solutions. It basically consists of the following series of pillars:
- Cost: This pillar is as straightforward as it seems. The idea is to iteratively optimize the cost of our solutions. Keep in mind that to optimize costs is not to reduce them but to make the most out of our cloud budget. An example of a cost initiative is the shutdown of virtual machines during off-hours.
- Security: This pillar describes how to make more secure solutions by protecting data, identity, and infrastructure in various ways. An example of a security initiative is enforcing multi-factor authentication and conditional access for administrators...
