# SwissOctet Deployment Guide: From Choice to Recovery Canonical URL: https://swissoctet.com/guide/ Getting started guide ## From choice to first deployment. A good deployment is prepared. This framework helps you move from the catalogue to a controlled environment, without entrusting your private access. 01 / DEPLOYMENT ## Define the need. List your application, its system, the necessary memory, the data volume and the expected traffic. Allow a reasonable margin for growth. 02 / DEPLOYMENT ## Confirm the configuration. Check the Swiss location, resources, billing period and options. Confirm availability and delivery before scheduling a migration. Keep your configuration in the basket or export it for your records. 03 / DEPLOYMENT ## Prepare access. After the real confirmation of your order and the service being made available, use unique credentials and a suitable administration method. Keep keys, order tokens and recovery codes in a private space. Share only the access that is strictly necessary. 04 / DEPLOYMENT ## Install and secure. Update the system, configure the firewall and install your application. Check connection encryption, permissions and the separation between public and secret files. 05 / DEPLOYMENT ## Back up and test. Create an independent backup and test a restoration. Check your application, access and alerts before opening real traffic. 06 / DEPLOYMENT ## Deploy, then maintain. Perform the switchover, observe operation and keep a rollback procedure. Then schedule updates, backups and access reviews. [Explore the infrastructure](https://swissoctet.com/catalogue/)