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Software Upgrade Checklist
Pre-Upgrade Preparation
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
Upgrade Execution
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
Post-Upgrade Validation
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
