The following checklist is used for decomissioning any system, regardless of whether it has a backend or not. Examples of systems that don't have a backend include micro/informational sites on Federalist. This checklist also applies when decommissioning a site and merging its content into a different site.
[ ] Notify any users of the system, via banner across the site, email, Slack, etc. Ideally, help them find alternatives, make sure they're off in time, etc.
[ ] Update the README.md file to indicate where and when the site was decommissioned, archived, or redirected (example)
If you're merging content or redirecting to a different site
If the site you're decommissioning is being merged into or redirect to another site, then complete the following sub-checklist.
[ ] Content is fully merged into the destination site
[ ] Merges happen incrementally rather than all at once. (For an example,
see the pull requests for merging before-you-ship.18f.gov into
handbook.tts.gsa.gov)
[ ] Redirects are set up for distinct content sections or pages
[ ] Production status is updated to 'Decommissioned' or 'Archived'
[ ] Export any relevant records and store in GitHub or Google Drive.
Only systems with a backend
This additional checklist is used for decomissioning systems with a backend or other supporting infrastructure. Examples of systems that have a backend are cloud.gov/AWS applications like https://secure.login.gov and https://search.usa.gov.
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All systems
The following checklist is used for decomissioning any system, regardless of whether it has a backend or not. Examples of systems that don't have a backend include micro/informational sites on Federalist. This checklist also applies when decommissioning a site and merging its content into a different site.
README.mdfile to indicate where and when the site was decommissioned, archived, or redirected (example)If you're merging content or redirecting to a different site
If the site you're decommissioning is being merged into or redirect to another site, then complete the following sub-checklist.
before-you-ship.18f.govintohandbook.tts.gsa.gov)If you're deleting the site's content
If the site you're decommissioning is being taken down without merging its content anywhere, then complete this sub-checklist instead.
Only systems with a backend
This additional checklist is used for decomissioning systems with a backend or other supporting infrastructure. Examples of systems that have a backend are cloud.gov/AWS applications like
https://secure.login.govandhttps://search.usa.gov.