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+.. _ops-guide-upgrades:
+
+=================================================
+Operations Guide: Reference project upgrade notes
+=================================================
+
+https://blueprints.launchpad.net/openstack-manuals/+spec/ops-guide-upgrades
+
+Problem description
+===================
+
+Service upgrade notes located in project repositories require greater
+visibility for operators.
+
+Proposed change
+===============
+
+Several project teams have produced upgrade notes in the developer
+documentation that are beneficial to operators:
+
+- `keystone <http://docs.openstack.org/developer/keystone/upgrading.html>`_
+- `nova <http://docs.openstack.org/developer/nova/upgrade.html>`_ ,
+- `cinder <https://review.openstack.org/#/c/393395/>`, and
+- `neutron <http://docs.openstack.org/developer/neutron/devref/upgrade.html>`_
+
+Due to a short development cycle for Ocata, the interim solution is to
+provide links to this information in the Operations Guide to improve
+visibility for operators. Links to other service upgrade notes will be added as
+they become available.
+
+There is a growing need to provide a project-based upgrade guide. During Ocata
+development cycle, this can be discussed further, and give the opportunity for
+other core project teams to discuss and document upgrade strategies. Then
+potentially scope and plan a guide at the OpenStack Project Technical Group
+meeting for the Pike release.
+
+Alternatives
+------------
+
+* Leave as is.
+
+Implementation
+==============
+
+Assignee(s)
+-----------
+
+Primary assignee:
+
+* dazzachan
+
+Other contributors:
+
+* shilla-saebi
+* alexandra-settle
+
+
+Work items
+----------
+
+* Add links to keystone, nova, cinder, and neutron upgrade notes.
+
+* Add links to other service upgrade notes when they become available.
+
+* Update or remove outdated information in the Upgrades chapter.
+
+* Liaise with SMEs to review content.
+
+Dependencies
+============
+
+* Swift and glance project teams providing upgrade notes during the Ocata
+  development cycle.
+
+Testing
+=======
+
+Testing will follow the standard documentation review process.
+
+References
+==========
+
+* Discussion can occur using any official medium including IRC in
+  #openstack-doc, the openstack-docs mailing list with [ops-guide]
+  in the subject, monthly Ops Guide `specialty team meeting`_,
+  biweekly `documentation team meeting`_.
+
+.. _`specialty team meeting`: https://wiki.openstack.org/wiki/Documentation/OpsGuide
+
+.. _`documentation team meeting`: https://wiki.openstack.org/wiki/Meetings/DocTeamMeeting