Platform Architecture Template
Documenting the platform-as-a-service layer and shared services that the platform team provides to application teams
The Platform Architecture template provides a structured approach to documenting the platform-as-a-service layer and shared services that the platform team provides to application teams.
Template Sections
This template includes 7 sections.
Platform Overview
Describe the platform services offered, the target consumers (application teams, data teams), and the service level...
Platform Architecture Diagram
Diagram section
Platform Service Contract
Document the platform service contract: what is provided, SLA commitments, support model, and the responsibilities of...
Platform Services
Document each platform service: its purpose, the API or interface it exposes, configuration options, and operational...
Platform SLAs
Define SLAs for platform services: availability targets, response times for support requests, and maintenance windows
Platform Onboarding
Describe the process for application teams to onboard to the platform: prerequisites, self-service capabilities, and...
Platform Risks
Document platform risks: single points of failure in shared services, platform team capacity constraints, and the blast...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Overview | Rich Text | Describe the platform services offered, the target consumers (application... |
| Platform Architecture Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Platform Service Contract | Interface Contract | Document the platform service contract: what is provided, SLA commitments,... |
| Platform Services | Component Responsibility | Document each platform service: its purpose, the API or interface it exposes,... |
| Platform SLAs | SLA Definition | Define SLAs for platform services: availability targets, response times for... |
| Platform Onboarding | Rich Text | Describe the process for application teams to onboard to the platform:... |
| Platform Risks | Risk | Document platform risks: single points of failure in shared services, platform... |
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