Pre-launch review.
VERSION CONTROL
Everything committed No secrets in history Ignore file correct
CONFIGURATION
Environment values set and validated at startup Debug disabled Logging configured with rotation
SECURITY
Only intended ports reachable, verified from outside Key-based access only Administrative interfaces not publicly exposed Certificates valid and monitored Permissions restrictive
DATA
Backups configured, encrypted, held off the server A restore performed successfully Retention defined
DEPLOYMENT
Process documented and automated Rollback tested Version recorded and visible
MONITORING
External uptime checking with alerting Error alerting to a route independent of the system Disk, certificate and backup monitoring Business outcome monitoring
OPERATIONS
Who responds, documented Incident procedure stored independently Customer message drafted
FINALLY
A second person able to operate it.
