Data Architecture Document Template
A template for data architecture documentation including data models, governance, lineage, and lifecycle management.
The Data Architecture Document template provides a structure for thorough data architecture documentation. It covers data models, governance, compliance, and lifecycle management.
Template Sections
This template includes seven sections covering data architecture from concept to implementation.
Data Domain Overview
Domain context, ownership, conceptual data model, and domain relationships.
Logical Data Model
Business-level entities, relationships, and modelling decisions.
Physical Data Model
Database schemas, table structures, indexes, and constraints.
Data Governance
Classification, sensitivity, compliance requirements, and lifecycle policies.
Data Quality
Quality requirements, validation rules, and monitoring procedures.
Data Lineage
Data flow, transformations, source-to-target mappings, and ETL documentation.
Access and Security
Data ownership, access controls, and security requirements.
Section Details
Section Requirements
| Section | Required | Primary Block Types |
|---|---|---|
| Data Domain Overview | Yes | Rich Text, Diagram, Graph Diagram |
| Logical Data Model | Yes | ERD Diagram, Rich Text, Assumption |
| Physical Data Model | Yes | ERD Diagram, Schema, Constraint |
| Data Governance | Yes | Data Lifecycle, Constraint, Rich Text |
| Data Quality | Recommended | NFR, Rich Text, Operational Note |
| Data Lineage | Recommended | Diagram, Schema, Rich Text |
| Access and Security | Yes | Component Responsibility, NFR, Constraint |
Getting Started
Architecture Documentation for Data Architects
Use ERD diagrams with navigation and linting, data lineage tracking, schema definitions, and data lifecycle blocks for complete data architecture documentation.
How to Create a Data Dictionary
Step-by-step guide to building a complete data dictionary with schemas, ERDs, lineage, and governance documentation.