Well Architected

Well Architected

Jul
07
AWS Well-Architected Logo and pillar icons

AWS Well-Architected - Why so many get it wrong

Everyone has heard about the Well-Architected Framework but often performs poorly in a review. This looks at why it is misunderstood and how to change your mindset in order to become "well-architected".
6 min read
Apr
04
You put what in a public subnet‽

You put what in a public subnet‽

So you've split your VPC into different tiers which is great, but why did you put THAT in your public subnet and not a private one?
5 min read
Dec
06
How to use NACLs and Security Groups

How to use NACLs and Security Groups

Where and how should you use NACLs and Security Groups to ensure you have a secure network on AWS.
5 min read
Jul
05
AWS Transit Gateway Network Design

Why use a Transit Gateway

Transit Gateway or VPC Peering? A common question but not an easy answer. This is why I recommend Transit Gateway for anything over a POC.
14 min read
Apr
20
Creating a Well-Architected VPC

Creating a Well-Architected VPC

So how do we make our VPC Well-Architected and Secure? This post gives you one option for a Well-Architected VPC.
14 min read
Dec
05
Network diagram showing possible routes from a VPC to AWS services.

How to Well-Architect network connectivity to AWS services.

With multiple ways to access AWS Services which is the best? I look at 3 common access patterns and see if they hold up to the Well-Architected Framework.
6 min read
Mar
01
How to use the AWS Well-Architected Framework

How to use the AWS Well-Architected Framework

This is the final part in a three part series on the AWS Well-Architected Framework. It is based on my
3 min read
Feb
15
Why use the AWS Well-Architected Framework

Why use the AWS Well-Architected Framework

This is the second in a three part series on the AWS Well-Architected Framework. It is based on my presentation
4 min read
Feb
01
What is the AWS Well-Architected Framework

What is the AWS Well-Architected Framework

How to design well when there is no rule book. Part 1 - What is the AWS Well-Architected Framework?
4 min read