Maintenance and Update Procedures for CowPress and ToDoMoo

Overview¶

Regular maintenance and updates are essential for the smooth operation of CowPress and ToDoMoo. This section outlines the procedures followed.

Update Schedule¶

• Regular Updates: Schedule regular updates for software patches, security fixes, and feature enhancements.

Maintenance Procedures¶

• Database Maintenance: Regularly perform database optimizations, backups, and integrity checks.
• Dependency Management: Keep third-party libraries and tools up to date.

Downtime Management¶

• Minimize Downtime: Use strategies like blue/green deployment to reduce downtime during updates.
• User Communication: Inform users in advance about planned downtime.

Rollback Strategies¶

• Backup Before Updates: Ensure backups are taken before applying updates.
• Quick Rollback Mechanisms: Have procedures in place for quick rollback in case of issues.

Documentation¶

• Update Logs: Maintain logs of all updates and maintenance activities.
• Procedure Documentation: Document detailed procedures and steps for maintenance activities.