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The Best Order to Remember the 6 Pillars of AWS Well-Architected Framework

The Best Order to Remember the 6 Pillars of AWS Well-Architected Framework

The AWS Well-Architected Framework provides best practices framework for designing a stable, robust, and secure IT infrastructure on the cloud.

Published Sep 4, 2024

The best order to remember: ORC- PSS (Do you agree)?

1. Operational excellence pillar

2. Reliability pillar

3. Cost optimization pillar

4. Performance efficiency pillar

5. Security pillar

6. Sustainability pillar

1.Operational Excellence Pillar

The operational excellence pillar focuses on running and monitoring systems, and continually improving processes and procedures. Key topics include automating changes, responding to events, and defining standards to manage daily operations.

2.Reliability Pillar

The reliability pillar focuses on workloads performing their intended functions and how to recover quickly from failure to meet demands. Key topics include distributed system design, recovery planning, and adapting to changing requirements.

3.Cost Optimization Pillar

The cost optimization pillar focuses on avoiding unnecessary costs. Key topics include understanding spending over time and controlling fund allocation, selecting resources of the right type and quantity, and scaling to meet business needs without overspending.

4.Performance Efficiency Pillar

The performance efficiency pillar focuses on structured and streamlined allocation of IT and computing resources. Key topics include selecting resource types and sizes optimized for workload requirements, monitoring performance, and maintaining efficiency as business needs evolve.

5.Security Pillar

The security pillar focuses on protecting information and systems. Key topics include confidentiality and integrity of data, managing user permissions, and establishing controls to detect security events.

6.Sustainability Pillar

The sustainability pillar focuses on minimizing the environmental impacts of running cloud workloads. Key topics include a shared responsibility model for sustainability, understanding impact, and maximizing utilization to minimize required resources and reduce downstream impacts.
Reference: https://aws.amazon.com/architecture/well-architected/
 

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