go live

Ensure all development and testing activities are completed.

Review all development tasks and confirm they have been completed.
Verify that all testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing, have been successfully conducted and any issues have been resolved.

Obtain necessary approvals from stakeholders.

Identify the stakeholders who need to approve the go-live.
Communicate with the stakeholders and obtain their approvals in writing or through appropriate channels.
Ensure that all required documentation, such as signed approval forms or email confirmations, is obtained and properly filed.

Backup all relevant data and systems.

Identify the relevant data and systems that need to be backed up.
Perform a full backup of the identified data and systems, ensuring that the backups are successfully completed and verified.
Store the backups in a secure location, following proper backup storage protocols and procedures.

Conduct a final review of the system to ensure all requirements have been met

Create a contingency plan for any potential issues that may arise during the go-live process

Coordinate with the IT team to ensure all necessary hardware and software requirements are in place

Perform a thorough system check to identify and resolve any bugs or issues

Conduct a user acceptance testing (UAT) session to ensure the system is ready for production use

Obtain sign-off from key stakeholders confirming readiness for go-live

Schedule a downtime window for the go-live process and communicate it to all relevant parties

Inform end-users about the upcoming go-live and provide training materials or sessions to familiarize them with the new system

Prepare a communication plan to keep all stakeholders informed and updated throughout the go-live process

Verify that all hardware and software are in place.

Test network connectivity and ensure it can handle expected traffic.

Confirm server configurations and settings.

Verify data backups and disaster recovery plans.

Double-check all application configurations and settings.

Test all application functionality and workflows.

Ensure proper integration with other systems or applications.

Verify user access rights and permissions.

Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

Verify that all security patches and updates are applied.

Review firewall and access control configurations.

Confirm data encryption and secure transmission protocols.

Provide comprehensive training to end-users.

Develop user manuals and documentation.

Set up a help desk or support system.

Conduct user acceptance testing.

Prepare internal and external communication plans.

Announce the go-live date to all stakeholders.

Create marketing materials and user guides.

Coordinate with the marketing team for promotional activities.

Monitor system performance and gather user feedback.

Address any issues or bugs promptly.

Conduct post-implementation reviews and audits.

Plan for ongoing maintenance and future enhancements.

Remember, this is just an example checklist, and the specific items may vary depending on the nature of the project or go-live process.