Design principles

Efficient resource utilization: Design Microsoft workloads on AWS to maximize resource efficiency. This involves running fewer, highly-utilized instances and implementing practices that reduce energy consumption and infrastructure footprint. Align these efforts with cost optimization strategies while being mindful of potential trade-offs with performance.

Sustainability-driven architecture: Integrate sustainability considerations into the core of your Microsoft architecture design process. Establish clear, measurable sustainability objectives that align with broader business goals. Verify that stakeholders understand and agree on these objectives, recognizing that prioritizing sustainability may require adjustments to traditional performance or cost priorities.