The AWS Architecture Diagram Template visually represents the architecture within AWS, similar to other network diagrams. It uses unique AWS icons, symbols, and arrows to help you plan, design, or audit your architecture, either before or after deployment.
What are the AWS Diagram System Elements?
- Shapes: These include icons representing AWS services, resources, or general resources.
- Connectors: Arrows that depict the flow of information or link different parts of the diagram. They come in predetermined colors.
- Layout and Grouping: Groups that show the relationships between multiple services or resources in the architecture.
- Styling and Semantics: Colors represent different AWS functions and are predetermined. When you select an icon from the library, the appropriate color is automatically applied.
When to Use the AWS Architecture Diagram Template
The AWS Architecture Diagram Template is a valuable tool for communicating and collaborating with your team on cloud infrastructure design. With this diagram, you can:
- Identify single points of failure
- Design for fault tolerance
- Optimize for cost
- Incorporate security into your design
- Troubleshoot more efficiently
- Conduct thorough security reviews
- Ensure and maintain compliance
- Onboard new employees with ease
IT professionals commonly use the AWS Architecture Diagram to visualize and assess the cloud infrastructure that supports the business. The template features easily recognizable AWS logos and icons, making it simple for teams to manage and understand the system architecture. Key categories of AWS icons include compute, storage, database, and networking and content delivery icons.
How to Use the AWS Architecture Diagram Template
To create your AWS Architecture Diagram in FigJam, follow these steps:
- Lay Out the Structure: Begin by selecting the groups or services you want to include in your diagram.
- Open AWS Icon Set: Add the necessary AWS Architecture service and resource icons from the AWS Icon Set to represent your cloud architecture.
- Add Additional Elements: Does your diagram include external users or devices? Include additional resources to provide depth or context.
- Connect the Steps with Arrows: Use arrows to link the steps and describe the workflow, making the relationships and processes clear.
