TCP #72: The Architect's Guide to Multitenant ECS: Building Scalable Shared Infrastructure

Advanced Infrastructure Pattern#1: Why Your Next SaaS Needs Multitenant ECS Architecture

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This is pattern #1 of the 4-part series of building Multitenant Architectures on AWS. Over the next 4 weeks, I will uncover advanced infrastructure patterns for building multitenant architectures on AWS.

The economics are brutal: dedicated infrastructure per tenant burns cash faster than a crypto crash.

Innovative architects are turning to multitenant ECS patterns that slash costs by 60-80% while maintaining enterprise-grade isolation.

Today's deep dive explores the battle-tested patterns that large companies utilize to serve millions of users on shared infrastructure without breaking a sweat.

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The Foundation: Understanding Tenant Isolation Layers

Multitenant architecture isn't just about sharing servers; it's also about sharing resources. It's about creating bulletproof boundaries that prevent tenant A from accessing or consuming tenant B's data or resources.

The Three Pillars of Isolation