Deployment

CMD Pro Deployment & Operations Guide | 99.5% Uptime, <15 Min Rollback
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Deployment Principles
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Installation Methods
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Upgrade Methods
≥99.5%
Uptime Target
<15 min
P0 Rollback Target
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Monitoring Categories

22.1. Deployment & Operations Overview

The Deployment & Operations section defines the processes, procedures, and best practices for delivering the CMD Pro plugin to end-users and operating it in production environments. While the Release Strategy focuses on the what and when of releases, this section focuses on the how—the technical execution of deployment, ongoing operations, maintenance, and recovery.

Build Test Stage Deploy Monitor
Installation Upgrade Rollback Backup & Recovery Monitoring Logging Alerting

22.2. Deployment Principles

PrincipleDescription
Automation FirstAll deployment processes should be automated to minimize human error and ensure consistency.
Zero DowntimeDeployments should not cause downtime for end-users (where possible).
Rollback CapabilityEvery deployment must have a documented and tested rollback procedure.
Phased RolloutDeployments should be phased to minimize risk and allow for early detection of issues.
Monitoring & ObservabilityAll deployments must be monitored for errors, performance degradation, and user impact.
Security by DefaultAll deployment processes must follow security best practices.
DocumentationAll deployment and operational procedures must be documented and kept up to date.

22.3. Installation

22.3.1. Installation Methods

MethodDescriptionTarget AudienceStatus
CMD Pro ZIP PackageUpload the licensed plugin ZIP through WordPress Admin.All usersPrimary (current)
Manual ZIP UploadAdvanced: upload ZIP via plugin uploader.Advanced usersSupported
WordPress Plugin Directory *Direct installation from WordPress.org (planned).All usersFuture
Composer InstallationFor managed environments (planned).Developers, agenciesPlanned
WP-CLICommand-line installation (planned).Developers, DevOpsPlanned
Note: The WordPress Plugin Directory method will be added once a free/Lite version is published on WordPress.org. For now, the primary distribution channel is the licensed ZIP package.

22.3.2. Installation Requirements

RequirementMinimum CompatibilityRecommended (Production)
WordPress6.xCurrent stable version
PHP8.0+8.2+
MySQL / MariaDB5.7+ / 10.3+MySQL 8.0+ or MariaDB 10.6+
Memory Limit64 MB128 MB+
Max Execution Time30 sec60 sec
HTTPSOptionalRequired for production
Minimum compatibility is based on actual testing. PHP 7.4 is end-of-life and is not supported by CMD Pro. Production environments should use PHP 8.2 or later where available.

22.3.3. Installation Process Flow

User Action: Navigate to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin → select CMD Pro ZIP → Install Now.

System Action: Extract files to /wp-content/plugins/cmd-pro/, verify integrity, run activation hook, create database tables (wp_cmdp_prices, etc.), set default options, schedule cron jobs.

Verification: Dashboard displays correctly, data is fetched, charts and ticker work.

22.3.4. Installation Checklist

CheckStatus
WordPress version verified (≥6.x)
PHP version verified (≥8.0)
Plugin ZIP uploaded/installed
Plugin activated
Database tables created
Default options set

22.4. Upgrade Process

22.4.1. Upgrade Methods

MethodDescriptionStatus
WordPress Automatic UpdateFully automated via WordPress update system.Planned (Enterprise)
WP-CLI UpdateCommand-line update using wp plugin update.Planned
Composer UpdateUpdate via Composer dependency manager.Planned
Manual ZIP UploadUpload new ZIP via WordPress admin (current).Supported
WordPress Manual UpdateClick “Update Now” in admin (if directory version available).Future
Automatic updates will be supported via a licensing/update service in future Enterprise releases. Currently, upgrades are performed via manual ZIP upload.

22.4.2. Upgrade Process Flow

  • Pre-upgrade: User notified, system checks compatibility, database backup recommended.
  • Execution: Files replaced, migration scripts run, options updated, cache cleared.
  • Verification: Verify version, dashboard, data integrity.
  • Cleanup: Transients cleared, logs updated.

22.4.3. Database Migration Strategy

Roadmap note: Migration entries for future CMD Pro versions represent the planned schema evolution and may change before release.

VersionMigrationDescriptionRollback
v4.0Initial schemaCreate tables: prices, history, alerts, logs, api_cacheDrop tables
v4.1Schema updateAdd metadata JSON field to pricesRemove field
v5.0Schema updateAdd indexes for performanceRemove indexes
v6.0Schema updateAdd alert_type and notification_method fieldsRemove fields
Best practices: Backup first, use transactions, idempotent migrations, track version in options, test on staging.

22.5. Rollback Procedure

22.5.1. Rollback Triggers

TriggerPriorityAction
Critical Bug (P0/P1)P0Immediate rollback
Security VulnerabilityP0Immediate rollback
Data CorruptionP0Immediate rollback
Performance DegradationP1Rollback within 4h
Compatibility IssueP1Rollback within 24h

22.5.2. Rollback Process Flow

  1. Detection: Issue detected via monitoring or user report.
  2. Pre-rollback: Verify previous version available, database backup ready.
  3. Execution: Deactivate current, replace files, run database rollback, clear cache, reactivate.
  4. Verification: Check plugin version, dashboard, data integrity.
  5. Post-rollback: Log event, notify stakeholders, investigate root cause.

22.5.3. Rollback Time Targets

SeverityTarget Rollback Time
P0 – Critical< 15 minutes
P1 – High< 60 minutes
P2 – Medium< 4 hours
P3 – Low< 24 hours
Example commands are illustrative. Production rollback procedures must use the tested CMD Pro release package and verified database backup. Do not copy commands directly without adaptation.
# WP-CLI rollback example (illustrative) wp plugin deactivate cmd-pro wp plugin delete cmd-pro wp plugin install cmd-pro –version=4.0.0 # version must be available wp plugin activate cmd-pro

22.6. Backup Strategy

Operational guidance: Backup schedules and retention periods are recommended deployment practices. Actual backup availability and retention depend on the customer’s hosting and infrastructure configuration.

22.6.1. Backup Components

ComponentFrequencyRetention
Database (wp_cmdp_* tables, options)Daily30 days
Files (/wp-content/plugins/cmd-pro/)Daily30 days
Configuration (settings, API keys)Daily30 days
Historical Data (wp_cmdp_history)Weekly1 year
Logs (wp_cmdp_logs)Monthly90 days

22.6.2. Backup Schedule

ScheduleComponentsRetention
Daily (Full)Database, Files, Configuration30 days
Weekly (Full)Database, Files, Historical1 year
Monthly (Archive)Historical Data3 years
On-DemandAll components90 days

22.6.3. Backup Commands (illustrative)

# Database backup with WP-CLI (example) wp db export cmd-pro-backup-$(date +%Y%m%d).sql –tables=wp_cmdp_prices,wp_cmdp_history,wp_cmdp_alerts # Files backup tar -czf cmd-pro-files-$(date +%Y%m%d).tar.gz /wp-content/plugins/cmd-pro/ # Credentials should be supplied via environment or WP-CLI config, not hard-coded.
Security: Do not hard-code database credentials in backup scripts. Use environment variables or WP-CLI’s secure configuration.

22.6.4. Backup Verification

  • Restore Test: Monthly – test restore from backup.
  • Backup Size: Weekly – monitor for anomalies.
  • Completion: Daily – verify success.
  • Database Integrity: Monthly – run checks on restored backup.

22.7. Monitoring

22.7.1. Monitoring Categories

CategoryWhat to MonitorTools
AvailabilityDashboard, API, plugin uptimeUptime monitoring
PerformanceLoad time, API response, cache hit rateFrontend/backend monitoring
ErrorsPHP errors, API failures, exception rateError tracking
DataData freshness, integrity, update successTimestamp comparison, checksums
SecurityAuth attempts, permission changes, suspicious activitySecurity logs, alerts
ResourcesMemory usage, CPU, disk I/OServer monitoring
The summary card reflects 6 Monitoring Categories (Availability, Performance, Errors, Data, Security, Resources).

22.7.2. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

MetricTargetAlert Threshold
Dashboard Load Time< 2 s> 3 s
API Response Time< 500 ms> 1 s
Data Freshness< 5 min> 15 min
API Success Rate≥ 99.5%< 95%
Cache Hit Rate≥ 90%< 80%
Error Rate< 0.1%> 1%

22.7.3. Monitoring Dashboard (example)

System Status: Operational Last updated: 2 min ago
99.9%
Uptime
1.2 s
Dashboard Load
Online
API Status
92%
Cache Hit Rate
0.05%
Error Rate
1,234
API Requests
Illustrative operational metrics – not live production data.

22.8. Logging

22.8.1. Log Types

Log TypeDescriptionTableRetention
System LogsPlugin initialization, cron jobs, system eventswp_cmdp_logs90 days
User LogsUser actions, changes, preferenceswp_cmdp_logs90 days
API LogsAPI requests, responses, errorswp_cmdp_logs30 days
Error LogsPHP errors, database errors, exceptionswp_cmdp_logs90 days
Data LogsPrice updates, data changeswp_cmdp_logs1 year
Security LogsAuthentication attempts, permission changeswp_cmdp_logs1 year
Note: All log types are stored in a unified table (wp_cmdp_logs) and distinguished using the log_type field.

22.8.2. Log Structure

FieldDescriptionFormatExample
log_idUnique identifierInteger12345
log_typeLog category (system, user, api, error, data, security)VARCHAR(20)api
user_idWordPress user IDInteger42
actionAction performedStringprice_update
entityEntity affectedStringprice
entity_idEntity identifierStringCOTTON
detailsAction detailsJSON{“old”: 0.795, “new”: 0.809}
ip_addressUser IP addressString192.168.1.1
user_agentBrowser user agentStringMozilla/5.0…
created_atTimestampDATETIME2026-08-13 09:48:00
Correction: Added log_type field to distinguish between System, User, API, Error, Data, and Security logs in the unified table.

22.9. Disaster Recovery

22.9.1. Disaster Recovery Tiers

These are internal performance Disaster Recovery Tiers, not contractual SLAs.

TierDescriptionRTORPO
Tier 1Critical systems (Plugin, Database)< 4 h< 1 h
Tier 2Historical data< 8 h< 24 h
Tier 3Non-critical (Logs, Cache)< 24 h< 7 d

22.9.2. Disaster Recovery Process

  • Incident Detection: Monitoring alerts or user reports.
  • Response: Team notified, incident logged.
  • Recovery Execution: Rollback or restore from backup.
  • Service Restoration: Verify, health checks, notify stakeholders.
  • Post-Recovery: Document, root cause analysis, preventive measures.

22.9.3. Disaster Recovery Scenarios

ScenarioRecovery ActionRTO
Data CorruptionRestore from latest backup< 4 h
Software BugRollback to previous version< 1 h
Plugin ConflictRollback, investigate< 4 h
WordPress Update breakageRollback WordPress or plugin< 4 h
Server FailureRestore on backup server< 8 h

22.10. Deployment Pipeline

Developer Build/CI Testing Release Package Production Monitoring

Pre-Deployment Checks

  • All tests passing
  • Code review approved
  • Migration scripts tested
  • Rollback plan documented
  • Monitoring configured
  • Stakeholders notified

Deployment Steps

  1. Switch to maintenance mode (if needed)
  2. Deploy new files to staging (where available)
  3. Run database migrations
  4. Verify staging deployment
  5. Deploy to production
  6. Run smoke tests
  7. Clear cache
  8. Disable maintenance mode

22.11. Deployment Runbook

📋 DEPLOYMENT RUNBOOK
🔧 Pre-Deployment Checks
  • ☐ All tests passing
  • ☐ Code review approved
  • ☐ Database migration scripts tested
  • ☐ Rollback plan documented
  • ☐ Monitoring checks configured
  • ☐ Stakeholders notified
🚀 Deployment Steps
  • 1. Switch to maintenance mode (if needed)
  • 2. Deploy new files to staging (where available)
  • 3. Run database migrations
  • 4. Verify staging deployment
  • 5. Deploy to production
  • 6. Run smoke tests
  • 7. Clear cache
  • 8. Disable maintenance mode
☐ Post-Deployment Checks
  • ☐ Dashboard loads correctly
  • ☐ Data is being fetched
  • ☐ Charts are rendering
  • ☐ Ticker is functioning
  • ☐ No error logs
  • ☐ Performance is within operational targets
  • ☐ All features verified
  • ☐ Stakeholders notified of completion

22.12. Operational Targets

These are internal performance targets, not contractual SLAs. Actual uptime depends on customer infrastructure and third-party services.
MetricTarget
Plugin Uptime≥ 99.5%
Dashboard Availability≥ 99.5%
Deployment Success Rate≥ 99%
Rollback Time (P0)< 15 minutes
Recovery Time Objective (RTO)< 4 hours
Recovery Point Objective (RPO)< 1 hour
Backup Success Rate≥ 99.5%
Monitoring Coverage100% of critical metrics

22.13. Deployment & Operations Summary Matrix

AreaKey ComponentsResponsibilityFrequency
InstallationWordPress, Plugin, ConfigurationUser / AdministratorOne-time
Upgrade ProcessAutomated updates, Manual, WP-CLIAdministrator / SystemPer release
Rollback ProcedurePrevious version, Database restoreAdministratorPer issue
Backup StrategyDatabase, Files, ConfigurationSystem AdministratorDaily
MonitoringUptime, Performance, ErrorsDevOps / QAContinuous
LoggingSystem, User, API, SecuritySystem AdministratorContinuous
Disaster RecoveryRecovery plans, Backups, DrillsDevOps / ManagementAs needed

Conclusion: This comprehensive Deployment & Operations framework provides a complete approach to delivering, maintaining, and recovering the CMD Pro plugin in production environments. With 7 deployment principles, 5 documented installation paths (current and planned), and a ≥99.5% operational uptime target, the framework ensures reliability, security, and business continuity for all users.

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