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    AI Deployment Risk Scoring

    Optimization
    Phase: deploy
    DF
    MTTR

    Quick Reference

    Phase
    deploy
    Epic
    Intelligent Deployment Orchestration
    Milestone
    Optimization
    Target
    >= 85% deployments risk-scored
    Implementation Time
    Part of Intelligent Deployment Orchestration epic: 6 weeks (46 hours per capability avg)

    What & Why

    Definition

    >= 85% of deployments auto-scored for risk using code diff analysis, service dependencies, time-of-day, historical incidents.

    Business Value

    Optimizes deployment windows automatically and reduces deployment failures by 60% through AI-powered traffic routing and resource allocation Achieving >= 85% deployments risk-scored is a key milestone toward this goal.

    Context

    This capability is part of the Optimization milestone's focus on ai enablement, predictive ops, self-healing. Essential for teams targeting DF, MTTR improvements.

    Success Criteria

    Target

    >= 85% deployments risk-scored

    Measurement

    Risk scoring coverage + accuracy

    Evidence

    • Risk scoring model
    • Risk score vs actual incident correlation
    • High-risk deployment outcomes

    In Practice

    Real-World Implementation

    AI scores deployment 1-10: code change size, affected services, deploy time (business hours vs off-hours), recent incidents. Recommends canary, rollback readiness.

    Concrete Example

    Deploy v2.0.0: Large code diff (300 files), 5 services affected, 2pm Friday (high-traffic). Risk score: 8.5/10. Recommends: Canary deploy, extra monitoring, rollback plan.

    Implementation Guide

    Prerequisites

    Automated Canary Deployments
    >= 70% deploys use canary

    Implementation Steps

    Follow the measurement approach: Risk scoring coverage + accuracy

    For detailed step-by-step guidance, refer to the Intelligent Deployment Orchestration Implementation Kit.

    Resources

    Implementation Kit

    Intelligent Deployment Orchestration Kit

    Templates

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    Related Resources

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    Related Capabilities

    Prerequisites

    Implement these first

    Automated Canary Deployments

    Enables

    What this unlocks

    Release Risk Scoring Model

    Complementary

    Often adopted together, from the Intelligent Deployment Orchestration epic

    ML Rollout Strategy Optimization
    Predictive Rollback Detection
    AI Deployment Scheduling
    ML-Driven Auto-Rollback

    Troubleshooting & FAQs

    Common Issues

    Issue: Target metric not improving

    Solution: Verify measurement is accurate, check if prerequisites are fully implemented, review evidence artifacts for completeness

    Issue: Team resistance to adoption

    Solution: Start with pilot team, demonstrate value with metrics, provide training and support during transition

    Issue: Inconsistent implementation across teams

    Solution: Create shared templates and guidelines, establish regular sync meetings, use automation to enforce standards

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can we implement this before completing prerequisites?

    While possible, it's not recommended. Prerequisites ensure foundational practices are in place, making this capability more effective and easier to adopt.

    How long does implementation typically take?

    Most capabilities can be implemented within 185 days when tackled as part of the Optimization milestone. Individual timelines vary based on team size and existing practices.

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