Well-Architected Framework
When you build on Exoscale, the decisions you make early shape how your infrastructure behaves later — under load, at audit time, and as your team grows. This framework is not a configuration guide. It is a set of questions to consider before you build, and a pointer to the right resources when you are ready to go deeper.
The product documentation covers the technical implementation in full. The pricing calculator lets you model costs across any combination of services before committing. If you would like to discuss your architecture with us, reach out.
The foundation: a landing zone
Before the first workload, a Landing Zone sets the ground rules every workload inherits: how organizations are split and billed, who can access what, how networks are laid out, and how activity is audited. It is decided once, at the platform level, and adapted to your size and compliance requirements.
The three pillars
Once the foundation is in place, the three pillars apply to each workload you build on it.
| Pillar | The question it answers |
|---|---|
| Security & Compliance | Who can access what, and can you demonstrate it? |
| Reliability & Resilience | What happens when something fails, and how quickly do you recover? |
| Performance & Cost | Are your resources matched to what your business actually needs? |
Where to start
If you are new to Exoscale, the Quick Start and Organization pages cover the platform fundamentals. If several teams or environments will share your Exoscale account, start with the Landing Zone. The pillars can then be read in any order depending on what is most pressing for your workload.
For existing customers reviewing a running setup, the Performance & Cost pillar is often the most immediately useful place to begin.