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Change Freeze Policy Basics

Pause risky changes safely

A change freeze policy sets periods (holidays/events) when production changes pause, defines allowed exceptions (security fixes), approval paths, and rollback/monitoring expectations after the freeze.

Define Windows

List freeze dates and scope (regions/services).

Exceptions

Allow critical fixes with approvals; ensure rollback ready.

Resume

Plan monitoring and staged ramp-up post-freeze.

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