Name:

[YOUR NAME]

Company:

[YOUR COMPANY NAME]

Release Date:

[DATE]

Code Testing

Thoroughly test all code in a staging environment.

Documentation Update

Ensure all documentation is up-to-date.

Backup Procedures

Confirm backup procedures are in place.

Production Environment Configuration

Verify the proper configuration of the production environment.

Hardware and Software Requirements

Confirm all necessary requirements are met.

Dependency Check

Ensure required dependencies are installed and configured.

Database Backup

Back up the production database.

Schema Updates

Ensure database schema updates are handled correctly.

Data Migration

Validate data migration scripts if applicable.

Configuration Files

Verify correct configuration file settings.

Environment-Specific Configurations

Confirm environment-specific configurations.

Automation Tools/Scripts

Use automation tools or scripts for deployment.

Script Validation

Ensure deployment scripts are up-to-date and functional.

Order of Deployment

Verify the correct order for deploying multiple components or services.

Define Rollback Plan

Have a well-defined rollback plan.

Test Rollback

Test the rollback process in a controlled environment.

Monitoring Tools

Configure monitoring tools to track key metrics.

Logging Setup

Verify logging is set up to capture errors and exceptions.

Security Configurations

Confirm security configurations are in place.

Security Scans

Perform security scans if applicable.

Stakeholder Notification

Notify stakeholders about the upcoming deployment.

Communication of Downtime/Impact

Communicate any potential downtime or impact.

Smoke Tests/Sanity Checks

Conduct tests after deployment.

System Monitoring

Monitor system behavior and performance.

Issue Resolution

Address and resolve any issues that arise.

Update Documentation

Update documentation to reflect deployment changes.

Issue Documentation

Document any encountered issues and their resolutions.