Reference Architectures

Microsoft - and other cloud vendors - have a multitude of reference architectures.

These should be the first port of call when determining how an application should be architected.

Generally they cover aspects such as:

• Components

  These should link back to your cloud patterns.

• Availability

  This should be based on your Non Functional Requirements.

• Performance

  Also based on your Non Functional Requirements.

• Security

  Specific security nuances of the architecture.

You Can Browse Azure Architectures Here

• Landing Zone Accelerators
• Multi-region web app with private connectivity to a database
• AKS Landing Zone Accelerator
• The Open Group Zero Trust