# PERF 1. How do you select appropriate cloud resources and architecture for your workload?
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 The optimal solution for a particular workload varies, and solutions often combine multiple approaches. Well-Architected workloads use multiple solutions and allow different features to improve performance. 

**Topics**
+ [PERF01-BP01 Learn about and understand available cloud services and features](perf_architecture_understand_cloud_services_and_features.md)
+ [PERF01-BP02 Use guidance from your cloud provider or an appropriate partner to learn about architecture patterns and best practices](perf_architecture_guidance_architecture_patterns_best_practices.md)
+ [PERF01-BP03 Factor cost into architectural decisions](perf_architecture_factor_cost_into_architectural_decisions.md)
+ [PERF01-BP04 Evaluate how trade-offs impact customers and architecture efficiency](perf_architecture_evaluate_trade_offs.md)
+ [PERF01-BP05 Use policies and reference architectures](perf_architecture_use_policies_and_reference_architectures.md)
+ [PERF01-BP06 Use benchmarking to drive architectural decisions](perf_architecture_use_benchmarking.md)
+ [PERF01-BP07 Use a data-driven approach for architectural choices](perf_architecture_use_data_driven_approach.md)