The AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF) is a strategic framework developed by Amazon Web Services to help organisations successfully transition to the cloud.
CAF Perspectives
AWS CAF is organized into six perspectives, grouped into Business and Technical categories:
Business Perspectives
Business
-Focuses on aligning cloud adoption with business goals, value realisation, and stakeholder buy-in.
Key roles: Business Managers, Finance Managers, Strategy Officers.
People
-Deals with change management, training, and readiness of staff for cloud technologies.
Key roles: HR, Training Leads, Organizational Change Managers.
Governance
-Addresses cloud policies, cost management, compliance, and risk management.
Key roles: CIO, Risk & Compliance Managers, Finance.
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Technical Perspectives**
Platform
Covers designing, building, and maintaining cloud environments and core infrastructure.
Key roles: Cloud Architects, Infrastructure Engineers.
Security
Focuses on identity management, detection, incident response, and data protection.
Key roles: Security Architects, Security Engineers, CISO.
Operations
Ensures effective day-to-day operations, monitoring, and support in the cloud.
Key roles: IT Operations, Service Managers, Support Teams.
Use Cases of AWS CAF
Develop a cloud strategy
Assess cloud readiness
Build an action plan for migration
Align cloud activities with business outcomes
Improve governance and risk management
