Target Cloud Architecture Template
Documenting the target-state cloud infrastructure architecture, serving as the north star for platform, security, and delivery teams
The Target Cloud Architecture template provides a structured approach to documenting the target-state cloud infrastructure architecture, serving as the north star for platform, security, and delivery teams.
Template Sections
This template includes 7 sections.
Target Architecture Overview
Describe the target cloud architecture, the design philosophy, and how it differs from the current state
Target Cloud Architecture Diagram
Diagram section
Platform Components
Document the key platform components in the target architecture: their purpose, the cloud services they use, and the...
Shared Services
Document shared infrastructure services: DNS, certificate management, secrets management, container registry, and...
Infrastructure Requirements
Define the non-functional requirements for the target infrastructure: availability, scalability, latency, and...
Current to Target Gaps
Identify the gaps between current and target cloud architecture across services, security, automation, and team...
Target Architecture Risks
Document risks to achieving the target state: service limitations, cost constraints, skill shortages, and migration...
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Target Architecture Overview | Rich Text | Describe the target cloud architecture, the design philosophy, and how it... |
| Target Cloud Architecture Diagram | Diagram | Diagram section |
| Platform Components | Component Responsibility | Document the key platform components in the target architecture: their purpose,... |
| Shared Services | Component Responsibility | Document shared infrastructure services: DNS, certificate management, secrets... |
| Infrastructure Requirements | Non-Functional Requirement | Define the non-functional requirements for the target infrastructure:... |
| Current to Target Gaps | Gap Analysis | Identify the gaps between current and target cloud architecture across... |
| Target Architecture Risks | Risk | Document risks to achieving the target state: service limitations, cost... |
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