How do you document decisions and architecture for Hybrid cloud?

In the context of Hybrid Cloud architecture, documenting decisions and architecture is a crucial task to ensure clarity and alignment across teams. A well-defined documentation process can help in tracking decisions, rationale behind those decisions, architectural designs, and integration strategies for both on-premises and cloud environments.

Documentation Strategy

1. Decision Logs: Maintain an ongoing log of architectural decisions (often referred to as ADR - Architecture Decision Records) that include:

  • Decision Title
  • Date of Decision
  • Stakeholders Involved
  • Context
  • Decision Made
  • Consequences of the Decision

2. Architectural Diagrams: Utilize tools like Lucidchart or Draw.io to create visual representations of your Hybrid Cloud architecture. These diagrams should highlight:

  • On-premises components
  • Cloud components and services used
  • Data flow between different systems
  • Integration points

3. Guidelines and Best Practices: Document guidelines for development and deployments, including:

  • Security practices
  • Compliance requirements
  • Performance benchmarks
  • Incident response procedures

Example of a Decision Record

"Use AWS S3 for Data Storage", "date" => "2023-10-01", "stakeholders" => ["John Doe", "Jane Smith"], "context" => "Storing large datasets with easy access.", "decision" => "Adopt Amazon S3 for its scalability and durability.", "consequences" => [ "Reduced infrastructure costs", "Increased vendor lock-in risk", "Need for a robust backup strategy.", ] ]; print_r($decision); ?>

Hybrid Cloud Documentation Architectural Decisions Decision Records ADR Cloud Architecture