Architecture selection

The optimal solution for a particular workload varies, and solutions often combine multiple approaches. Well-Architected workloads use multiple solutions and allow different features to improve performance.

AWS resources are available in many types and configurations, which makes it easier to find an approach that closely matches your needs. You can also find options that are not easily achievable with on-premises infrastructure. For example, a managed service such as Amazon DynamoDB provides a fully managed NoSQL database with single-digit millisecond latency at any scale.

This focus area shares guidance and best practices on how to select efficient, high-performing cloud resources and architecture patterns.

Best practices

• PERF01-BP01 Learn about and understand available cloud services and features
• PERF01-BP02 Use guidance from your cloud provider or an appropriate partner to learn about architecture patterns and best practices
• PERF01-BP03 Factor cost into architectural decisions
• PERF01-BP04 Evaluate how trade-offs impact customers and architecture efficiency
• PERF01-BP05 Use policies and reference architectures
• PERF01-BP06 Use benchmarking to drive architectural decisions
• PERF01-BP07 Use a data-driven approach for architectural choices