Browse architectures
Explore reference architectures, example workloads, and solution ideas.
Azure Architecture Center
Design solutions on Azure by using established patterns and practices. The Azure Architecture Center is a catalog of solution ideas, example workloads, reference architectures, technology decision guides, and architecture guides that help cloud architects and engineers build workloads aligned with the Azure Well-Architected Framework and the Cloud Adoption Framework for Azure.
Get started
Choose a starting point based on what you need to do.
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Learn the fundamentals
Understand architecture styles, design principles, and best practices.
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Make technology choices
Compare and select the right Azure services for your workload.
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Apply design patterns
Use proven patterns to solve common cloud design challenges.
Design areas
Explore architecture guidance for designing and operating solutions across the Azure platform.
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Design for the cloud
Establish a strong foundation with architecture styles, best practices, and reusable patterns.
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Learn about AI and Machine Learning solutions
Explore AI architectures, solution ideas, guides, and technology choices.
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Learn about Azure compute solutions
Explore Azure compute architectures, solution ideas, guides, and technology choices.
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Learn about Azure data solutions
Explore Azure data architectures, solution ideas, guides, and technology choices.
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Operationalize application and AI workloads
Apply DevOps, MLOps, and GenAIOps practices across workload lifecycles.
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Secure and connect workloads
Design secure network topologies and layered defenses.
Frameworks and reference
Guidance that complements the architectures in this center.
