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Deployment Options

CaseBender can be deployed to various cloud platforms, each offering different advantages. Choose the platform that best suits your organization’s needs:

Google Cloud Run

Serverless container platform with automatic scaling

AWS

Deploy on Amazon’s cloud infrastructure

Azure

Microsoft’s cloud platform with enterprise features

DigitalOcean

Simple and cost-effective cloud platform

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Deployment Considerations

Before deploying CaseBender to production, consider the following:

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Infrastructure Requirements

  • CPU/Memory: Minimum 2 vCPUs and 4GB RAM recommended
  • Storage: At least 20GB for the application and databases
  • Network: HTTPS required, with valid SSL certificate
  • Database: PostgreSQL 14+ instance
  • Cache: Redis 6+ instance

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Security Considerations

  1. SSL/TLS Configuration
    • Always use HTTPS in production
    • Keep certificates up to date
    • Configure secure SSL parameters
  2. Network Security
    • Set up proper firewalls
    • Use private networking where possible
    • Implement rate limiting
  3. Access Control
    • Use strong authentication
    • Implement role-based access control
    • Regular security audits

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Monitoring and Maintenance

  1. Health Checks
    • Set up application monitoring
    • Configure automated health checks
    • Implement logging and alerting
  2. Backup Strategy
    • Regular database backups
    • Automated backup testing
    • Disaster recovery plan
  3. Updates and Maintenance
    • Regular security updates
    • Scheduled maintenance windows
    • Version control strategy

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Deployment Checklist

Before deploying to any platform, ensure you have:
  • Production-ready SSL certificates
  • Secure environment variables
  • Database backup strategy
  • Monitoring tools configured
  • Security measures implemented
  • Documentation for maintenance procedures

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Next Steps

Choose your preferred deployment platform from the options above to get detailed, platform-specific deployment instructions.