Workflow Templates: Software Upgrade Checklist

Review software release notes and documentation

Verify compatibility with existing systems and infrastructure

Perform a full system backup

Notify stakeholders of the planned upgrade schedule

Prepare a rollback plan in case of issues

Disable any automated tasks or cron jobs

Stop the application services

Apply the software upgrade package

Verify the installation logs for any errors

Restart the application services

Perform smoke testing to ensure basic functionality

Verify that all critical services are operational

Monitor system performance for any anomalies

Update system documentation to reflect the new version

Communicate the successful upgrade to stakeholders

Software Upgrade Checklist