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AWS Well-Architected Framework

AWS Well-Architected Framework

- [Instructor] Knowing how to create a well-architected infrastructure allows organizations to build the most secure, durable, efficient, and high-performing IT infrastructure possible. So how can we do that? First, avoid unnecessary costs. Use only what you need and turn off any servers or resources you aren't using. Reserve resources in advance if you know you'll need a certain amount of compute power, as many services give discounts for reservations and upfront payment. Don't forget to continue monitoring for more ways to optimize as your organizational needs change and know which resources are causing which charges on your bills. Best practice number two, reliability. A reliable system has the ability to recover from service disruptions, often by itself. They can also dynamically adjust computing resources to meet demand. You should be testing your disaster recovery settings and incorporating redundancies in your infrastructure. Redundancy refers to the concept of having duplicate…

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