Cheatsheet for AWS Solution architecture

AWS Solution Architecture can help condense the vast array of information into manageable, quick-reference tips and guidelines. Here’s a structured cheat sheet that focuses on key concepts, services, and best practices:

1. Core AWS Services

• EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud): Virtual servers in the cloud.
• S3 (Simple Storage Service): Scalable storage in the cloud.
• VPC (Virtual Private Cloud): Isolated network partition.
• RDS (Relational Database Service): Managed relational database service.
• Lambda: Run code without provisioning or managing servers.
• CloudFormation: Infrastructure as code.

2. Networking & Content Delivery

• Route 53: Scalable Domain Name System (DNS) web service.
• API Gateway: Create, publish, maintain, monitor, and secure APIs.
• CloudFront: Content Delivery Network (CDN).

3. Security, Identity, & Compliance

• IAM (Identity and Access Management): Manage user access and encryption keys.
• KMS (Key Management Service): Create and manage encryption keys.
• WAF (Web Application Firewall): Protect your web applications.

4. Monitoring & Management

• CloudWatch: Monitor resources and applications.
• CloudTrail: Track user activity and API usage.
• OpsWorks: Configuration management service.

5. Database Services

• DynamoDB: Managed NoSQL database.
• ElastiCache: In-memory cache service.
• Redshift: Data warehousing service.

6. Migration & Transfer

• AWS Migration Hub: Track migrations from a single place.
• Snowball: Petabyte-scale data transport solution.
• DataSync: Automated data transfer service.

7. Architectural Principles

• Security and Compliance: Always prioritize security.
• Reliability: Ensure a failover strategy and regular backups.
• Performance Efficiency: Use auto-scaling and performance monitoring.
• Cost Optimization: Monitor and control usage and cost.

8. Tools and SDKs

• AWS CLI: Command-line tool for managing AWS services.
• Boto3: AWS SDK for Python.
• AWS SDKs: Available for different programming languages.

9. Best Practices

• Leverage multi-AZ deployments for high availability.
• Implement elasticity through automation.
• Use Amazon CloudFront to optimize latency.
• Review and audit AWS environments with AWS Trusted Advisor.