blackcanyontickets/docs/PRODUCTION_DEPLOYMENT.md

Production Deployment Checklist

Pre-Deployment Checklist

Security Review

• All API keys and secrets are stored in environment variables
• No hardcoded secrets in codebase
• HTTPS is enforced in production
• Security headers are properly configured
• Input validation is implemented for all user inputs
• Rate limiting is enabled for all API endpoints
• Authentication and authorization are properly implemented
• SQL injection prevention is in place
• XSS protection is configured
• CSRF protection is enabled

Database Security

• Row Level Security (RLS) policies are implemented
• Database access is restricted to authorized users only
• Database connection strings are secured
• Backup encryption is enabled
• Database audit logging is configured

Privacy Compliance

• GDPR compliance features are implemented
• Cookie consent banner is deployed
• Privacy policy is accessible
• Data retention policies are configured
• User data export/deletion endpoints are functional
• Age verification is implemented

Performance Optimization

• Database queries are optimized
• Indexes are properly configured
• Caching strategies are implemented
• Image optimization is enabled
• CDN is configured for static assets
• Bundle size is optimized
• Critical rendering path is optimized

Monitoring and Logging

• Error tracking (Sentry) is configured
• Application logging is implemented
• Performance monitoring is enabled
• Uptime monitoring is configured
• Security event logging is active
• Business metrics tracking is implemented

Backup and Recovery

• Automated backups are scheduled
• Backup integrity verification is working
• Disaster recovery procedures are documented
• Recovery procedures have been tested
• Backup retention policies are configured

Testing

• All unit tests are passing
• Integration tests are passing
• Security tests are passing
• Performance tests are satisfactory
• Accessibility tests are passing
• Cross-browser compatibility is verified
• Mobile responsiveness is tested
• Load testing is completed

Environment Setup

Production Environment Variables

Create a .env.production file with the following variables:

# Supabase Configuration
SUPABASE_URL=https://your-project-id.supabase.co
SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your-production-anon-key
SUPABASE_SERVICE_KEY=your-production-service-key
SUPABASE_ACCESS_TOKEN=your-production-access-token

# Stripe Configuration
STRIPE_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=pk_live_your-live-publishable-key
STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=sk_live_your-live-secret-key
STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET=whsec_your-live-webhook-secret

# Application Configuration
NODE_ENV=production
PUBLIC_APP_URL=https://portal.blackcanyontickets.com

# Email Configuration
RESEND_API_KEY=re_your-production-resend-key

# Error Monitoring
SENTRY_DSN=https://your-production-sentry-dsn@sentry.io/project-id
SENTRY_RELEASE=1.0.0

DNS Configuration

• Domain is properly configured
• SSL certificate is installed and valid
• DNS records are pointing to production servers
• CDN is configured if applicable

Server Configuration

• Production server is properly sized
• Operating system is updated and secured
• Firewall rules are configured
• SSH access is secured
• Log rotation is configured
• Monitoring agents are installed

Deployment Steps

1. Pre-Deployment Verification

# Run all tests
npm test

# Run type checking
npm run typecheck

# Run linting
npm run lint

# Build production version
npm run build

# Verify build artifacts
ls -la dist/

2. Database Migration

# Backup current database
node scripts/backup.js create pre-deployment

# Run database migrations
npm run db:migrate

# Verify database schema
npm run db:verify

3. Application Deployment

# Deploy to production server
rsync -avz --exclude node_modules . user@server:/path/to/app

# Install dependencies
npm ci --production

# Build application
npm run build

# Restart application services
sudo systemctl restart app-service

4. Post-Deployment Verification

# Verify system integrity
node scripts/backup.js verify

# Check application health
curl -f https://portal.blackcanyontickets.com/health

# Verify key functionality
npm run test:integration:production

5. Enable Production Services

# Start backup scheduler
node scripts/backup.js schedule &

# Enable monitoring
sudo systemctl enable monitoring-agent
sudo systemctl start monitoring-agent

# Configure log forwarding
sudo systemctl enable log-forwarder
sudo systemctl start log-forwarder

Post-Deployment Checklist

Immediate Verification (0-30 minutes)

• Website is accessible via HTTPS
• User registration is working
• User login is working
• Event creation is functional
• Ticket purchasing is working
• Email notifications are sent
• QR code generation is working
• Payment processing is functional
• Error tracking is receiving data
• Performance monitoring is active

Extended Verification (30 minutes - 2 hours)

• All user flows are tested
• Payment webhook processing is working
• Email delivery is confirmed
• Database performance is acceptable
• Security headers are present
• SSL certificate is valid
• Backup system is running
• Monitoring alerts are configured
• Log aggregation is working

Business Validation (2-24 hours)

• Test ticket purchase end-to-end
• Verify organizer onboarding process
• Test QR code scanning functionality
• Confirm payout processing
• Validate reporting features
• Test customer support workflows
• Verify accessibility compliance
• Confirm GDPR compliance features

Rollback Procedures

Immediate Rollback (Critical Issues)

# 1. Switch to previous deployment
sudo systemctl stop app-service
sudo ln -sfn /path/to/previous/deployment /path/to/current
sudo systemctl start app-service

# 2. Restore database if needed
node scripts/backup.js restore <backup-id> --confirm

# 3. Verify functionality
curl -f https://portal.blackcanyontickets.com/health

Partial Rollback (Specific Features)

# Disable problematic features via feature flags
# Update configuration to disable specific functionality
# Restart application with updated config

Monitoring and Alerting

Critical Alerts

• Database connection failures
• Payment processing errors
• High error rates (>5%)
• Response time degradation (>5 seconds)
• SSL certificate expiration
• Backup failures
• Security incidents

Warning Alerts

• High memory usage (>80%)
• High CPU usage (>80%)
• Low disk space (<20%)
• Slow database queries (>1 second)
• Email delivery failures
• Unusual traffic patterns

Business Metrics

• Daily active users
• Ticket sales volume
• Revenue tracking
• Conversion rates
• Error rates by feature
• Customer satisfaction scores

Maintenance Procedures

Daily Maintenance

• Review system health dashboard
• Check backup success status
• Monitor error rates and performance
• Review security logs
• Verify payment processing

Weekly Maintenance

• Review and analyze logs
• Check system resource usage
• Verify backup integrity
• Update security monitoring rules
• Review business metrics

Monthly Maintenance

• Security updates and patches
• Database performance optimization
• Backup retention cleanup
• Disaster recovery testing
• Performance benchmarking
• Security audit
• Business continuity review

Documentation Updates

Post-Deployment Documentation

• Update deployment procedures
• Document any configuration changes
• Update monitoring procedures
• Record lessons learned
• Update emergency contacts
• Document troubleshooting procedures

Knowledge Base Updates

• Update user documentation
• Document API changes
• Update administrator guides
• Record operational procedures
• Update security policies

Compliance Verification

Security Compliance

• OWASP Top 10 compliance verified
• Security headers are properly configured
• Input validation is working
• Authentication is secure
• Authorization is properly implemented

Privacy Compliance

• GDPR compliance features tested
• Cookie consent is functional
• Data retention policies active
• User rights endpoints working
• Privacy policy is accessible

Business Compliance

• Terms of service are accessible
• Refund policies are implemented
• Age verification is working
• Accessibility standards met
• Consumer protection laws followed

Emergency Procedures

Emergency Contacts

• System Administrator: [Phone/Email]
• Database Administrator: [Phone/Email]
• Security Officer: [Phone/Email]
• Business Owner: [Phone/Email]
• Payment Processor Support: [Phone/Email]

Emergency Procedures

1. Complete Service Outage

   • Activate incident response team
   • Communicate with stakeholders
   • Implement disaster recovery procedures
   • Document incident timeline

2. Security Incident

   • Isolate affected systems
   • Preserve evidence
   • Notify relevant authorities
   • Implement containment measures

3. Data Breach

   • Follow data breach response plan
   • Notify affected users within 72 hours
   • Report to regulatory authorities
   • Implement remediation measures

Sign-off

Technical Sign-off

• System Administrator: _________________ Date: _______
• Database Administrator: _________________ Date: _______
• Security Officer: _________________ Date: _______
• Quality Assurance: _________________ Date: _______

Business Sign-off

• Product Owner: _________________ Date: _______
• Business Owner: _________________ Date: _______
• Legal/Compliance: _________________ Date: _______

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Deployment Date: _________________ Deployment Version: _________________ Deployed By: _________________ Approved By: _________________