Well-Architected, best-practice AWS configurations-AWS Best-Practice Guide

Example

Automatically enabling AWS Security Hub across all AWS accounts to continuously scan for misconfigurations and compliance with AWS best practices.

Scenario

In a multi-account AWS environment for a financial services firm, implementing security optimization ensures real-time threat detection and response, safeguarding sensitive customer data.

Example

Utilizing AWS Budgets to monitor and manage cloud costs with alerts and automated actions when spending thresholds are exceeded.

Scenario

A startup uses this function to maintain operational costs within a tight budget while scaling up resources only when necessary, optimizing their investment in AWS.

Example

Leveraging auto-scaling and elastic load balancing to adjust resources in real-time based on user demand and system load.

Scenario

For an online video streaming service, this ensures smooth streaming during peak viewership by automatically adapting to incoming traffic and system strain.

Example

Implementing AWS CloudTrail and AWS Config for auditing and tracking all user actions and resource changes across the cloud environment.

Scenario

A healthcare provider meets regulatory compliance requirements by having a detailed and auditable record of all operations, enhancing transparency and accountability.

Example

Setting up multi-AZ deployments for critical applications to ensure high availability and fault tolerance.

Scenario

An online retail giant experiences no downtime during system failures or maintenance activities, providing a consistent user experience.