Cloud Strategy and Principles Template
Documenting the cloud adoption strategy, guiding principles, and non-negotiable architectural decisions for cloud infrastructure
The Cloud Strategy and Principles template provides a structured approach to documenting the cloud adoption strategy, guiding principles, and non-negotiable architectural decisions for cloud infrastructure.
Template Sections
This template includes 7 sections.
Cloud Strategy Overview
Describe the overall cloud strategy: cloud-first, hybrid, or multi-cloud. State the business drivers, the expected...
Cloud Adoption Principles
State the core principles governing cloud adoption: service selection criteria, cloud-native vs lift-and-shift,...
Cloud Security Principles
State the security principles for cloud: zero trust, encryption by default, least privilege access, and security...
Cloud Cost Principles
State the financial principles: cost allocation model, reserved vs on-demand strategy, right-sizing expectations, and...
Cloud Constraints
Document constraints on cloud usage: regulatory restrictions, data residency requirements, existing vendor contracts,...
Cloud Provider Selection
Document the rationale for the chosen cloud provider(s), the evaluation criteria used, and any provider-specific...
Cloud Strategy Risks
Document risks to the cloud strategy: vendor lock-in, skill gaps, cost overruns, regulatory changes, and migration...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Strategy Overview | Rich Text | Describe the overall cloud strategy: cloud-first, hybrid, or multi-cloud. State... |
| Cloud Adoption Principles | Principle | State the core principles governing cloud adoption: service selection criteria,... |
| Cloud Security Principles | Principle | State the security principles for cloud: zero trust, encryption by default,... |
| Cloud Cost Principles | Principle | State the financial principles: cost allocation model, reserved vs on-demand... |
| Cloud Constraints | Constraint | Document constraints on cloud usage: regulatory restrictions, data residency... |
| Cloud Provider Selection | Rich Text | Document the rationale for the chosen cloud provider(s), the evaluation... |
| Cloud Strategy Risks | Risk | Document risks to the cloud strategy: vendor lock-in, skill gaps, cost... |
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