The AWS Well-Architected Framework Review (WAFR is a structured evaluation designed to assess and enhance cloud workloads based on AWS best practices. It focuses on six key pillars: Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance Efficiency, Cost Optimization, and Sustainability. By conducting a WAFR, organizations can identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement, ensuring their AWS environments are secure, efficient, reliable, cost-effective, and aligned with architectural standards.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Discovery Session: Understanding the AWS environment, workloads, and business objectives.
- Detailed Assessment: Evaluation of workloads using the AWS Well-Architected Tool, focusing on the six pillars.
- Comprehensive Reporting: Delivery of a report outlining high-risk issues, recommended remediations, quick wins, and a prioritized action plan.
- Remediation Support: Optional hands-on assistance to address identified issues and implement improvements.
Primary Value and Solutions Provided:
The WAFR helps organizations proactively identify and mitigate critical risks before they impact operations or security. It optimizes cloud costs by uncovering underutilized resources and right-sizing services. The review enhances performance and reliability through architectural improvements and the adoption of AWS-native services. Additionally, it ensures compliance with AWS best practices and governance requirements, providing a solid foundation for growth, security, and efficiency in the cloud.