Production Checklist

Complete checklist for deploying BroxiAI applications to production

Ensure your BroxiAI application is production-ready with this comprehensive checklist covering security, performance, monitoring, and operational requirements.

Pre-Deployment Planning

Requirements Analysis

Functional Requirements

• All user stories implemented and tested

• Core workflows functioning correctly

• Edge cases handled appropriately

• Error scenarios tested and managed

• Performance requirements clearly defined

Non-Functional Requirements

Performance Targets:
  - Response time: p95 < 3 seconds
  - Throughput: 100+ concurrent users
  - Availability: 99.9% uptime
  - Error rate: < 1%

Scalability Requirements:
  - Initial capacity: 1,000 users
  - Growth projection: 10x in 12 months
  - Peak load handling: 5x normal load
  - Geographic distribution: 3 regions

Compliance Requirements

• GDPR compliance (if applicable)

• HIPAA compliance (for healthcare)

• SOC 2 requirements (for enterprise)

• Industry-specific regulations

• Data residency requirements

Security Checklist

Authentication & Authorization

User Authentication

• Multi-factor authentication enabled

• Strong password policies enforced

• Session management configured

• Account lockout policies implemented

• Password reset functionality secured

API Security

• API tokens properly managed

• Rate limiting implemented

• IP whitelisting configured (if required)

• CORS policies set correctly

• API versioning strategy in place

Data Protection

• Data encryption at rest enabled

• Data encryption in transit enforced (TLS 1.3)

• API keys stored securely

• Sensitive data redaction implemented

• PII handling procedures defined

Security Configuration

Network Security

Security Checklist:
  SSL/TLS:
    - [ ] Valid SSL certificates installed
    - [ ] TLS 1.3 enabled
    - [ ] Weak ciphers disabled
    - [ ] Certificate expiration monitoring

  Firewall:
    - [ ] Inbound rules configured
    - [ ] Unnecessary ports closed
    - [ ] DDoS protection enabled
    - [ ] Geographic blocking (if needed)

  Access Control:
    - [ ] Principle of least privilege
    - [ ] Role-based access control
    - [ ] Regular access reviews
    - [ ] Service account management

Vulnerability Management

• Security scanning completed

• Dependency vulnerabilities addressed

• Penetration testing performed

• Security headers configured

• Input validation implemented

Infrastructure Checklist

Environment Setup

Production Environment

• Production infrastructure provisioned

• Environment variables configured

• Secrets management system setup

• Database connections established

• External service integrations tested

Network Configuration

Network Setup:
  DNS:
    - [ ] Domain names configured
    - [ ] DNS records properly set
    - [ ] CDN configuration (if applicable)
    - [ ] SSL certificate validation

  Load Balancing:
    - [ ] Load balancer configured
    - [ ] Health checks enabled
    - [ ] SSL termination setup
    - [ ] Session affinity configured

  Monitoring:
    - [ ] Network monitoring enabled
    - [ ] Bandwidth monitoring setup
    - [ ] Latency tracking configured
    - [ ] Uptime monitoring active

Database Configuration

Production Database

• Database server hardened

• Backup strategy implemented

• Replication configured (if needed)

• Connection pooling optimized

• Query performance monitored

Vector Database Setup

Vector DB Checklist:
  Configuration:
    - [ ] Index parameters optimized
    - [ ] Sharding strategy implemented
    - [ ] Replication factor set
    - [ ] Backup procedures tested

  Security:
    - [ ] Access controls configured
    - [ ] Encryption enabled
    - [ ] Network isolation setup
    - [ ] Audit logging enabled

  Performance:
    - [ ] Query optimization completed
    - [ ] Memory allocation tuned
    - [ ] Cache configuration optimized
    - [ ] Monitoring dashboards created

Application Configuration

BroxiAI Workflow Setup

Workflow Configuration

• All components properly configured

• Environment-specific settings applied

• API keys and credentials updated

• Global variables defined

• Component timeouts optimized

Model Configuration

AI Model Setup:
  Primary Models:
    - [ ] Production API keys configured
    - [ ] Model selection optimized
    - [ ] Temperature settings tuned
    - [ ] Token limits appropriate

  Fallback Strategy:
    - [ ] Backup models configured
    - [ ] Failover logic implemented
    - [ ] Error handling tested
    - [ ] Cost optimization verified

  Caching:
    - [ ] Response caching enabled
    - [ ] Embedding caching configured
    - [ ] Cache invalidation strategy
    - [ ] Cache hit ratio monitoring

Integration Configuration

External Services

• All external APIs configured

• Authentication credentials updated

• Rate limiting handled

• Error handling implemented

• Monitoring for external dependencies

Third-Party Integrations

• Webhook endpoints secured

• Callback URLs configured

• Integration tests passed

• Error scenarios handled

• Documentation updated

Performance Optimization

Application Performance

Response Time Optimization

• Database queries optimized

• Caching strategies implemented

• Component execution optimized

• Network calls minimized

• Parallel processing utilized

Resource Optimization

Performance Tuning:
  Memory:
    - [ ] Memory leaks addressed
    - [ ] Garbage collection tuned
    - [ ] Memory pooling implemented
    - [ ] Memory monitoring active

  CPU:
    - [ ] CPU-intensive operations optimized
    - [ ] Async processing implemented
    - [ ] Thread pool configured
    - [ ] CPU usage monitored

  Storage:
    - [ ] Disk I/O optimized
    - [ ] File system tuned
    - [ ] Storage monitoring setup
    - [ ] Cleanup procedures automated

Scalability Preparation

Auto-Scaling Configuration

• Scaling policies defined

• Health checks configured

• Resource limits set

• Scaling triggers tested

• Manual scaling procedures documented

Load Testing Results

• Normal load testing completed

• Peak load testing performed

• Stress testing executed

• Performance bottlenecks identified

• Optimization recommendations implemented

Monitoring & Observability

Monitoring Setup

Application Monitoring

Monitoring Checklist:
  Metrics:
    - [ ] Response time tracking
    - [ ] Error rate monitoring
    - [ ] Throughput measurement
    - [ ] Resource utilization

  Logging:
    - [ ] Structured logging implemented
    - [ ] Log aggregation configured
    - [ ] Log retention policies set
    - [ ] Log analysis tools setup

  Tracing:
    - [ ] Distributed tracing enabled
    - [ ] Request correlation configured
    - [ ] Performance profiling active
    - [ ] Bottleneck identification tools

Business Metrics

• User engagement tracking

• Conversion rate monitoring

• Feature usage analytics

• Cost per transaction tracking

• ROI measurement setup

Alerting Configuration

Alert Categories

Alert Setup:
  Critical Alerts (< 5 minutes):
    - [ ] Service downtime
    - [ ] Security breaches
    - [ ] Data corruption
    - [ ] Complete service failures

  Warning Alerts (< 1 hour):
    - [ ] Performance degradation
    - [ ] High error rates
    - [ ] Resource exhaustion
    - [ ] External service failures

  Info Alerts (< 24 hours):
    - [ ] Usage anomalies
    - [ ] Cost thresholds
    - [ ] Maintenance reminders
    - [ ] Trend notifications

Notification Channels

• Email notifications configured

• Slack/Teams integration setup

• SMS alerts for critical issues

• PagerDuty integration (if applicable)

• Escalation procedures defined

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Backup Strategy

Data Backup

• Database backup automated

• Vector database backup configured

• Configuration backup implemented

• User data backup secured

• Backup encryption enabled

Backup Testing

Backup Verification:
  Schedule:
    - [ ] Daily backup tests
    - [ ] Weekly full restore tests
    - [ ] Monthly disaster recovery drills
    - [ ] Quarterly backup audits

  Validation:
    - [ ] Backup integrity checks
    - [ ] Restore time measurement
    - [ ] Data consistency verification
    - [ ] Documentation updates

Disaster Recovery Plan

Recovery Procedures

• Recovery time objectives (RTO) defined

• Recovery point objectives (RPO) specified

• Failover procedures documented

• Communication plan established

• Roles and responsibilities assigned

DR Testing

• Failover testing completed

• Backup restoration tested

• Network failover verified

• Application recovery validated

• Team training conducted

Deployment Process

Deployment Pipeline

CI/CD Configuration

• Build pipeline configured

• Automated testing enabled

• Code quality checks implemented

• Security scanning integrated

• Deployment automation setup

Deployment Strategy

Deployment Approach:
  Blue-Green Deployment:
    - [ ] Parallel environments setup
    - [ ] Traffic switching mechanism
    - [ ] Rollback procedures tested
    - [ ] Database migration strategy

  Canary Deployment:
    - [ ] Canary group defined
    - [ ] Traffic routing configured
    - [ ] Monitoring thresholds set
    - [ ] Automatic rollback enabled

  Rolling Deployment:
    - [ ] Instance rotation planned
    - [ ] Health check integration
    - [ ] Zero-downtime strategy
    - [ ] Rollback capabilities

Pre-Deployment Testing

Testing Checklist

• Unit tests passing (100% critical paths)

• Integration tests completed

• End-to-end tests successful

• Performance tests within targets

• Security tests passed

• User acceptance testing completed

Environment Validation

• Staging environment mirrors production

• Configuration consistency verified

• Data migration tested

• External integrations validated

• Performance benchmarks met

Go-Live Preparation

Team Readiness

Team Training

• Operations team trained

• Support team prepared

• Development team briefed

• Management stakeholders informed

• Customer success team ready

Documentation

Documentation Checklist:
  Technical:
    - [ ] Architecture documentation
    - [ ] API documentation
    - [ ] Configuration guides
    - [ ] Troubleshooting guides
    - [ ] Runbooks completed

  Operational:
    - [ ] Deployment procedures
    - [ ] Monitoring guides
    - [ ] Incident response plans
    - [ ] Escalation procedures
    - [ ] Recovery procedures

  User-Facing:
    - [ ] User guides updated
    - [ ] Feature documentation
    - [ ] FAQ updated
    - [ ] Support documentation
    - [ ] Training materials

Communication Plan

Stakeholder Communication

• Go-live schedule communicated

• Risk assessment shared

• Rollback plan explained

• Success criteria defined

• Post-launch review scheduled

User Communication

• User notifications prepared

• Feature announcements ready

• Support channel information shared

• Feedback collection planned

• Change management communication

Post-Deployment Verification

Immediate Checks (0-2 hours)

System Health

• All services running correctly

• Health checks passing

• Error rates within normal ranges

• Response times meeting targets

• Resource utilization normal

Functionality Verification

• Core workflows functioning

• User authentication working

• External integrations active

• Data processing operating

• Notifications sending correctly

Short-term Monitoring (2-24 hours)

Performance Monitoring

24-Hour Checklist:
  System Metrics:
    - [ ] CPU usage stable
    - [ ] Memory consumption normal
    - [ ] Disk I/O within limits
    - [ ] Network performance good

  Application Metrics:
    - [ ] Request volume as expected
    - [ ] Error rates below threshold
    - [ ] Response times consistent
    - [ ] User engagement normal

  Business Metrics:
    - [ ] Conversion rates stable
    - [ ] User satisfaction maintained
    - [ ] Feature adoption tracking
    - [ ] Revenue impact positive

Long-term Validation (1-7 days)

Trend Analysis

• Performance trends analyzed

• User behavior patterns reviewed

• Cost optimization opportunities identified

• Capacity planning updated

• Optimization roadmap created

Incident Response Preparation

Incident Management

Response Team

• On-call rotation established

• Escalation matrix defined

• Communication channels setup

• Decision-making authority clear

• External vendor contacts ready

Response Procedures

Incident Response:
  Detection:
    - [ ] Monitoring alerts configured
    - [ ] User reporting channels
    - [ ] Automated detection systems
    - [ ] Health check monitoring

  Response:
    - [ ] Incident classification system
    - [ ] Response time targets
    - [ ] Communication templates
    - [ ] Technical resolution procedures

  Recovery:
    - [ ] Service restoration procedures
    - [ ] Data recovery processes
    - [ ] Performance validation steps
    - [ ] User communication plans

  Post-Incident:
    - [ ] Root cause analysis process
    - [ ] Lessons learned documentation
    - [ ] Improvement implementation
    - [ ] Process updates

Compliance & Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Data Protection

• GDPR compliance verified (EU users)

• CCPA compliance checked (CA users)

• HIPAA compliance validated (healthcare)

• SOX compliance ensured (financial)

• Industry-specific requirements met

Audit Requirements

• Audit logging enabled

• Data retention policies implemented

• Access logging configured

• Change tracking activated

• Compliance reporting setup

Quality Assurance

Code Quality

• Code review process followed

• Security review completed

• Performance review conducted

• Architecture review finished

• Documentation review done

Process Quality

• Deployment process validated

• Change management followed

• Risk assessment completed

• Approval process completed

• Sign-off documentation obtained

Final Go-Live Authorization

Sign-off Checklist

Technical Sign-off

• Architecture team approval

• Security team approval

• Performance team approval

• Operations team approval

• QA team approval

Business Sign-off

• Product manager approval

• Stakeholder approval

• Legal/compliance approval

• Finance approval

• Executive sponsor approval

Launch Decision

Go/No-Go Criteria

Launch Criteria:
  Must-Have (Blockers):
    - [ ] Security requirements met
    - [ ] Performance targets achieved
    - [ ] Core functionality working
    - [ ] Monitoring systems active
    - [ ] Disaster recovery tested

  Should-Have (Strong preferences):
    - [ ] All features complete
    - [ ] Documentation finished
    - [ ] Team training complete
    - [ ] Support processes ready
    - [ ] User communication sent

  Nice-to-Have (Preferences):
    - [ ] Advanced features complete
    - [ ] Optimization opportunities addressed
    - [ ] Additional monitoring configured
    - [ ] Extra documentation created
    - [ ] Proactive improvements made

Post-Launch Activities

Immediate Actions (Day 1)

Monitoring and Support

• 24/7 monitoring active

• Support team available

• Escalation procedures active

• Performance tracking

• User feedback collection

Short-term Actions (Week 1)

Optimization and Improvement

• Performance data analysis

• User feedback review

• Issue resolution

• Process improvements

• Documentation updates

Long-term Actions (Month 1)

Review and Planning

• Post-launch review meeting

• Lessons learned documentation

• Process improvement implementation

• Next phase planning

• Success metrics evaluation

Checklist Summary

Critical Path Items

1. Security Configuration - Non-negotiable security requirements

2. Performance Validation - Meeting performance targets

3. Monitoring Setup - Comprehensive observability

4. Backup & Recovery - Data protection and business continuity

5. Team Readiness - Operational capability and support

Success Metrics

• Zero critical security vulnerabilities

• Performance targets met consistently

• Monitoring alerts functioning correctly

• Backup and recovery procedures tested

• Team trained and documentation complete

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This checklist should be customized for your specific deployment requirements. Not all items may apply to every deployment, and additional items may be needed based on your industry and compliance requirements.

A thorough pre-deployment checklist significantly reduces production issues and ensures a smooth launch. Take time to validate each item before proceeding to production.