> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://project-vanguard.gitbook.io/whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://project-vanguard.gitbook.io/whitepaper/game-and-backend-engineering/backend-infrastructure.md).

# Backend Infrastructure

Project Vanguard's backend infrastructure is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS), a leading provider of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS). The core backend services are developed using a serverless architecture, utilising AWS Lambda for its scalability and cost-effectiveness. To ensure data integrity and availability, DynamoDB serves as the primary persistence mechanism, leveraging its transactional capabilities for reliable storage solutions. In addition, Project Vanguard incorporates a comprehensive suite of AWS monitoring and security services, including CloudWatch, GuardDuty, Inspector, Detective, and Security Hub, to maintain a secure and well-monitored backend environment.