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ADR NNNN: Decision title

Status: Proposed Decision date: YYYY-MM-DD Owners: Workload owner and architecture owner

Context

What problem or force requires a durable decision?

Purpose and decision drivers

  • What outcome does this decision protect?
  • Which Well-Architected pillars and constraints drive it?

Decision

State the chosen direction precisely.

Consequences and accepted risks

Describe positive consequences, operating costs, limitations, and risks.

Alternatives considered

List credible alternatives and why they were not selected.

Validation and revisit triggers

Define evidence that validates the decision and the events that require reconsideration.

  • Related ADRs
  • Architecture, runbook, official guidance, or cost reference