Migration Checklist
Use this checklist to ensure all steps are completed:
Pre-Migration
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[ ] Source cluster K3s version documented
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[ ] Target cluster K3s version matches source
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[ ] All prerequisites verified on target
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[ ] Maintenance window scheduled
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[ ] Stakeholders notified of downtime
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[ ] Backup scripts downloaded and tested
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[ ] Sufficient disk space on both systems
Backup Phase
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[ ] PostgreSQL backup completed successfully
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[ ] Elasticsearch backup completed successfully
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[ ] Consul backup completed successfully
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[ ] Backup files verified (not corrupted)
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[ ] Backup manifest created
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[ ] Backups stored in secure location
Transfer Phase
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[ ] All backup files transferred to target
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[ ] Checksums verified on target
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[ ] Backup files accessible on target system
Restore Phase
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[ ] Consul restored successfully
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[ ] Consul health verified
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[ ] PostgreSQL restored successfully
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[ ] PostgreSQL health verified
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[ ] Elasticsearch restored successfully
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[ ] Elasticsearch health verified
Verification Phase
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[ ] All pods running on target cluster
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[ ] Service health checks passed
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[ ] Authentication tested
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[ ] Critical data verified
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[ ] Application functionality tested
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[ ] Performance baseline established
Cutover Phase
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[ ] Traffic redirected to target cluster
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[ ] Source cluster placed in read-only mode
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[ ] Final verification completed
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[ ] Stakeholders notified of completion
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[ ] Documentation updated