Operations → Runtime Infrastructure
Infrastructure Diagram
A visual representation of compute, network, storage, security, and runtime infrastructure and their connections.
Motivation
A visual representation of compute, network, storage, security, and runtime infrastructure and their connections.
Where it fits
This concept provides a shared vocabulary for designing, documenting, measuring, or operating software systems.
Mental model
Treat it as a structured tool: define the question being answered, use consistent terminology, and connect the result to decisions and follow-up work.
Practical use
A useful infrastructure diagram identifies environments, boundaries, traffic paths, dependencies, resilience mechanisms, and ownership.
Common mistakes
- Using ambiguous definitions or units.
- Collecting or documenting information without connecting it to a decision.
- Failing to keep the artifact or measurement current as the system changes.
Related concepts
See the linked concepts in the knowledge graph for prerequisites and adjacent practices.