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This template is designed to cover all aspects of a complete, user‑oriented infrastructure documentation file. It may not apply fully to every file within this documentation; however, please align your content with it as far as possible. This will help us maintain user‑friendly and comprehensive documentation.

Filename: Give files clear and descriptive titles (e.g., “Hetzner Dedicated Server Setup”).

Overview

Purpose

Why this component or process exists.

Scope

What is covered and what is not.

Audience

Who should read this (e.g., sysadmins, developers).

Prerequisites

Hardware/software requirements. Access permissions. Links to related setup guides.

Architecture Diagram

Visual representation of the component in the infrastructure. Include network flow, dependencies, and security zones.

Configuration Details

Parameters: ports, credentials (pattern, link to a location where they can be requested, how users can get them, what roles are responsible for creating new user accounts), environment variables (if applicable, e.g., DNS names). Default Values: What happens if not configured. Examples: YAML, JSON, or CLI snippets.

Step-by-Step Setup

Numbered steps for installation/configuration. Screenshots or code blocks where relevant. Commands in monospace with syntax highlighting.

Validation & Testing

How to verify the setup works. Common checks (ping, service status, logs).

Troubleshooting

Common issues and fixes. Error messages and their meaning.

Security Considerations

Firewall rules. Access control. Backup and disaster recovery notes.

Maintenance

Update procedures. Monitoring tools. Performance tuning tips.

Related internal docs. External vendor documentation. API references.

Change Log

Version history. Last updated date. Author/owner.

Changelog

Date Author Message
2026-03-17 aresnikowa docs: enable mermaid diagrams and update jenkins guide
2026-03-04 aresnikowa QC-47927: aligned with the template, mkDocs formatting alignment