AWS Architecture Overview

Question 1

Compute - you wouldn’t be able to build an application without compute power. You need something crunching the data. What are some popular services which fall within the Compute Services?

Answer 1

EC2, Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk

Question 2

Databases - Easiest way to think of a database is a spreadsheet. It’s a reliable way to store and retrieve information. Name some popular services that fall within Database Services.

Answer 2

RDS, DynamoDB, RedShift

Question 3

Networking - A way for compute, storage and databases to communication & a place for them to live. Name some popular Network Services.

Answer 3

VPCs, Direct Connect, Route 53, API Gateway, AWS Global Accelerator

Question 4

What does EC2 stand for?

Answer 4

Elastic Compute Cloud

Question 5

What does EFS stand for?

Answer 5

Elastic File System

Question 6

What is FSx?

Answer 6

A file storage system.

Question 7

What are the 4 major categories for AWS services?

Answer 7

Compute
Storage
Databases
Networking

Question 8

What are the 5 pillars of the Well-Architected Framework?

Answer 8

1. Operational Excellence
2. Performance Efficiency
3. Security
4. Cost Optimization
5. Reliability

Question 9

This pillar of a well-architected framework focuses on running & monitoring systems to deliver business value, and continually improving processes & procedures.

Answer 9

Operational Excellence

Question 10

This pillar of a well-architected framework focuses on using IT and computing resources efficiently.

Answer 10

Performance Efficiency

Question 11

This pillar of a well-architected framework focuses on protecting information and systems.

Answer 11

Security

Question 12

This pillar of a well-architected framework focuses on avoiding unnecessary costs.

Answer 12

Cost Optimization

Question 13

This pillar of a well-architected framework focuses on ensuring a workload performs its intended function correctly and consistently when it’s expected to.

Answer 13

Reliability