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The AWS Well-Architected Framework, Explained

KRKabir Rao· Cloud Solutions Architect May 30, 2026 6 min read

The Well-Architected Framework is AWS's set of best practices for building reliable, secure, efficient workloads. A review against it is one of the highest-value exercises you can run.

The six pillars

  • Operational excellence
  • Security
  • Reliability
  • Performance efficiency
  • Cost optimisation
  • Sustainability

We run Well-Architected Reviews that turn abstract best practice into a prioritised list of fixes for your workloads.

KR

Kabir Rao

Cloud Solutions Architect

Part of the TechWorld Solutions team helping enterprises migrate, modernize, and secure their technology.