Create docs for required pipeline configmc/doc/enforce-template-inclusion-docs

Based on the
https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ee/issues/8429
issue for the required pipeline configuration setting.

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diff --git a/doc/user/admin_area/settings/continuous_integration.md b/doc/user/admin_area/settings/continuous_integration.md
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 Each scenario can be a third-level heading, e.g. `### Getting error message X`.
 If you have none to add when creating a doc, leave this section in place
 but commented out to help encourage others to add to it in the future. -->
+
+## Required pipeline configuration **(PREMIUM ONLY)**
+
+GitLab administrators can force a pipeline configuration to run on every
+pipeline.
+
+The configuration applies to all pipelines for a GitLab instance and is 
+sourced from:
+
+- The [instance template repository](instance_template_repository.md).
+- GitLab-supplied configuration.
+
+To set required pipeline configuration:
+
+1. Go to **Admin area > Settings > CI/CD**.
+1. Expand the **Required pipeline configuration** section.
+1. Select the required configuration from the provided dropdown.
+1. Click **Save changes**.
+
+![Required pipeline](img/admin_required_pipeline.png)
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