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+---
+name: runbook-creation
+description: Create operational runbooks and standard operating procedures. Document troubleshooting guides and recovery procedures. Use when documenting operational knowledge.
+license: MIT
+metadata:
+  author: devops-skills
+  version: "1.0"
+---
+
+# Runbook Creation
+
+Create effective operational runbooks and procedures.
+
+## Runbook Structure
+
+```markdown
+# Runbook: [Service/Process Name]
+
+## Overview
+Brief description of the service and runbook purpose.
+
+## Prerequisites
+- Required access
+- Tools needed
+- Knowledge required
+
+## Procedure
+Step-by-step instructions with commands.
+
+## Verification
+How to confirm success.
+
+## Rollback
+Steps to undo if needed.
+
+## Escalation
+When and how to escalate.
+
+## Related Runbooks
+Links to related procedures.
+```
+
+## Example Runbook
+
+```markdown
+# Runbook: Database Failover
+
+## Overview
+Procedure to failover PostgreSQL to replica.
+
+## Prerequisites
+- [ ] DBA access to primary and replica
+- [ ] VPN connected
+- [ ] Slack channel #db-ops open
+
+## Procedure
+
+### 1. Verify Replica Status
+\`\`\`bash
+psql -h replica -c "SELECT pg_is_in_recovery();"
+# Should return 't'
+\`\`\`
+
+### 2. Stop Application Writes
+\`\`\`bash
+kubectl scale deployment app --replicas=0
+\`\`\`
+
+### 3. Promote Replica
+\`\`\`bash
+psql -h replica -c "SELECT pg_promote();"
+\`\`\`
+
+### 4. Update DNS
+\`\`\`bash
+aws route53 change-resource-record-sets ...
+\`\`\`
+
+## Verification
+- [ ] Application connects to new primary
+- [ ] No replication lag errors
+- [ ] Transactions completing
+
+## Escalation
+If issues persist after 15 minutes, escalate to:
+- Primary: @dba-lead
+- Secondary: @platform-oncall
+```
+
+## Best Practices
+
+- Keep procedures simple and clear
+- Include verification steps
+- Test runbooks regularly
+- Version control runbooks
+- Include troubleshooting tips