What is the AWS Well-Architected Framework designed to assist with?

The AWS Well-Architected Framework is specifically designed to help cloud architects build secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient infrastructure for their applications. It provides a structured approach by outlining best practices across five key pillars: operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, and cost optimization. By following these best practices, enterprises can evaluate their architecture against AWS standards and optimize their systems for the cloud environment.

This framework serves as a guideline for organizations to ensure they meet architectural best practices and can lead to improvements in application performance, security, and efficiency. It does not focus solely on compliance regulations, cost analysis, or traditional on-premises application development, but rather on a holistic approach to cloud architecture that embraces the benefits and properties specific to cloud computing.