Must Have
30-45 days
Production Setup
Establishing the necessary hardware, software, and network resources required to deploy the product in a live environment. This involves configuring servers, databases, security measures, and other critical infrastructure components.
IMPLEMENTATION
Define the requirements for the production environment based on the product’s architecture and expected usage.
Select appropriate hardware and cloud services to support the product.
Set up servers, databases, and storage solutions to host the application and its data.
Configure network components, including load balancers, firewalls, and DNS settings.
Implement security measures such as SSL certificates, encryption, and access controls.
Set up continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for automated deployments.
Ensure redundancy and failover mechanisms to maintain high availability.
Monitor performance and resource usage to ensure the environment can handle expected loads.
Conduct thorough testing of the production environment to verify everything works as intended.
Document the setup process and configurations for future reference and troubleshooting.
TIPS
Involve DevOps and IT teams early in the planning process to ensure all requirements are met.
Use infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible for consistent and repeatable setups.
Regularly update and patch the production environment to address security vulnerabilities.
Monitor the environment continuously and set up alerts for any performance issues or failures.
Test disaster recovery procedures to ensure data and services can be restored quickly in case of an outage.
WHY IMPORTANT
Critical for ensuring the product is deployed reliably and securely, with minimal downtime.
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DevOps, IT
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DevOps
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Engineering, Security
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Engineering, Customer Support, Product Management, QA, Operations