# Deployment Guide

## Deployment Options

| Method | Use Case | Complexity |
|--------|----------|------------|
| Docker Compose | Single server, development | Low |
| Kubernetes | Production, high availability | High |
| Manual | Custom requirements | Medium |

## Quick Deploy (Docker Compose)

```bash
# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/goa-gel/license-authority.git
cd license-authority

# Configure
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your settings

# Deploy
docker-compose up -d

# Verify
docker-compose ps
curl http://localhost:3000/api/health
```

## Production Checklist

### Pre-deployment

- [ ] SSL certificates obtained
- [ ] Domain DNS configured
- [ ] Environment variables set
- [ ] Database credentials secured
- [ ] Backup strategy defined

### Deployment

- [ ] Services deployed
- [ ] Health checks passing
- [ ] SSL verified
- [ ] Firewall configured

### Post-deployment

- [ ] Monitoring configured
- [ ] Alerts verified
- [ ] Backup tested
- [ ] Documentation updated

## Rollback Procedure

```bash
# Stop current version
docker-compose down

# Restore previous version
git checkout <previous-tag>
docker-compose up -d

# Verify
curl http://localhost:3000/api/health
```

## Support

For deployment assistance:
- Email: devops@license.gov.in
- Documentation: This guide
