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Episode 18: Well-Architected Pillar: Sustainability

Author
Jason Edwards
Published
Sat 30 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://share.transistor.fm/s/014860f0

In this episode, we explore the fifth and final pillar of the AWS Well-Architected Framework: sustainability. As businesses and organizations increasingly turn to cloud solutions, sustainability has become a critical consideration. AWS has committed to helping customers reduce their carbon footprint by optimizing their cloud environments for energy efficiency and minimizing environmental impact. We’ll dive into how the AWS cloud infrastructure is designed to be energy-efficient and scalable while helping you make conscious decisions to minimize the environmental impact of your workloads.

We’ll also explore how to design cloud architectures that are not only efficient and cost-effective but also sustainable over the long term. From leveraging AWS’s renewable energy-powered infrastructure to understanding how to integrate sustainability goals into your cloud operations, this episode will equip you with the knowledge to align your AWS deployments with sustainability best practices. By following these strategies, you can reduce the environmental impact of your cloud services while maintaining business performance and growth. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, your trusted resource for expert-driven cybersecurity education.

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