New Release Process
Coding tasks
Configure new version for CAS authentication
Edit sakai.properties to show proper
- terms
- email settings
- server identity
Install and update Yale-specific tools (ie. Photo Roster, Anonymous Feedback (coming))
Patch development
Patch installation
Documentation and skinning tasks
Custom skinning
Update 'generic' help, write custom help documentation and FAQs, tip sheets
Make custom wording changes on tools as in prior terms or as deemed necessary for new version
Database tasks
Request copy of production database from DBA group
Test Database conversion scripts, adjust as necessary for roles, permissions, etc.
Set up user and site templates for roles, user My Workspace template layouts, etc.
QA tasks
QA approval for software
Adjust/verify integration with outside systems(Banner) for auto course creation/population
Role testing
Do load testing on dev and test
Final testing
Invite School Support staff to see