AWS Well-Architected Framework: Sustainability Pillar
26mIntermediate2022-10-27
Authors

Mark Wilkins
Author, Technical Trainer, AWS Cloud Expert
Course details
The AWS Well-Architected Framework helps enterprise architects build secure, high-performance infrastructure that aligns with AWS best practices. It’s a guide for evaluating new and existing architecture and implementing more scalable, resilient design. This course, part of a larger seven-part series, takes an in-depth look at the sustainability pillar, the most recent addition to the AWS Well-Architected Framework. Join instructor Mark Wilkins to learn more about how the sustainability pillar can help improve outcomes at your organization, particularly if you’re looking to minimize the potentially harmful environmental effects of running workloads and applications in the cloud. Explore strategies to reduce energy consumption, boost efficiency, and streamline cloud-native processes, as Mark shows you how to identify, plan, and deploy measurable long-term improvements. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to curtail your footprint by adopting more responsible, sustainable workflows.
Skills covered
Sustainable Business StrategyBusiness StrategyAmazon Web Services (AWS)AmazonCloud ServicesCloud PlatformsCloud ComputingBusiness Analysis and StrategyLeadership and ManagementDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Understanding the sustainability pillar
- 02 - What you need to know
1. Cloud Sustainability
- 03 - Sustainability in the AWS Cloud
- 04 - Design principals for sustainability
2. Improving Sustainability
- 05 - Identify targets for improvement
- 06 - Evaluate and plan improvements
- 07 - Test and deploy improvements
- 08 - Measure results and replicate success
3. Best Practices for Sustainability
- 09 - Opportunities for successful sustainability on AWS
Conclusion
- 10 - Learn more about applying sustainability