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AWS Well-Architected Framework
A set of principles and best practices across six pillars used to evaluate and refine cloud architectures for security and performance.
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The AWS Well-Architected Framework provides a structured methodology to review architectures against cloud best practices. It covers six core pillars: Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, Cost Optimization, and Sustainability. Regular Well-Architected Reviews help organizations identify architectural risk before it impacts production.