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SLODLC Implement Worksheet

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SLO Adoption Leader:

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Implement Worksheet Scope

  • Implementation Readiness Checklist
  • Collect SLIs
  • Publish SLO Goals
  • Enforce Error Budget Policy
  • Prepare for Operations
  • Implementation Completeness Checklist

How to work with Implement Worksheet

  1. Please walk through each point in the table
    1. Each point consist of a question section and instructions section
    2. Provide clear, written answers
    3. Provide URLs/Links for external resources if any
    4. Explicitly refer to necessary attachments if any
  2. Return this completed form, with any necessary attachments, to: …
  3. If you have any questions about this form, please contact: …

1.Implementation Readiness Checklist

Check your readiness for SLI/SLO implementation. Both, Adoption Leader and selected The Team Representative (might be a SLO Owner defined per SLO) should approve that Discovery Phase and Design Phases are fully completed and Business Case documentation for SLO Adoption is valid and verified. SLI/SLO Repository should be established and populated with all data. Get approval through accepting this document/section, for instance by email.

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2.Collect SLIs

Work with each of your defined SLI captured in SLI/SLO Repository - note in the correct section.

Type any notes or remarks which might be helpful in the future; optional - capture lessons learned. Updated SLI/SLO repository.

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3.Publish SLO Goals

Work with each of your defined SLI and SLOs captured in SLI/SLO Repository. Deploy them to production, publish for use and note this activity. Type any notes or remarks which might be helpful in the future; optional - capture lessons learned. Updated SLI/SLO repository.

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4.Enforce Error Budget Policy

Work with each of your defined Error Budget Policy per SLO in SLI/SLO Repository. Plan how to enforce it and align with strategic communication within your organization.

Type any notes or remarks which might be helpful in the future; optional - capture lessons learned. Updated SLI/SLO repository.

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5.Prepare for Operations

5.1.Ensure SLI Data Cleanliness

Overview of data correctness and data cleaning approach - will it be a dedicated procedure in place or SLO Adoption will benefit internal organizational standards which are already in place. Describe your approach and set appropriate checkpoints along Periodic Reviews.

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5.2.Establish Periodic Reviews

SLI/SLO related reviews are a crucial element of SLO Adoption and Operations later on. Decide about a general approach to the reviews, set cadence, and scope. You might review SLI/SLOs along with Scrum ceremonies, you might have dedicated sessions weekly or monthly with different levels of details. This is the moment to add appropriate appointments in the Stakeholders calendar.

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5.3.Ensure SLO Visibility for SLO Insights

Verify SLI/SLO visibility - are those accessible via different channels like dashboards, reports, visualized in other ways. Ensure flawless visibility for decision makers. Add appropriate insight activities for your planned periodic reviews.

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6.Implementation Completeness Checklist

Check your SLI/SLO implementation completeness - work with each of your defined SLI and SLOs captured in SLI/SLO Repository. Both, Adoption Leader and selected The Team Representative (might be a SLO Owner defined per SLO) should confirm completeness (SLI/SLO deployed and published). Get approval through accepting this document/section 5.1, for instance by email. List all SLIs/SLOs from SLI/SLO Repository - mark what is completed.

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This template is part of SLODLC https://www.slodlc.com/release-notes/license