DNS changes
When changing host records, lower TTL before migration, verify from more than one resolver, and keep old endpoints online during propagation.
Field notes
Compact reminders for common operational checks and web engineering tasks.
When changing host records, lower TTL before migration, verify from more than one resolver, and keep old endpoints online during propagation.
Use 2xx for success, 3xx for redirects, 4xx for client-side request issues, and 5xx when the server failed to complete a valid request.
Before a small release, confirm backups, expected ports, service status, logs, rollback command, and one real user journey.
Separate local device issues from route issues: test DNS resolution, TCP or UDP reachability, packet loss, and one known-good endpoint.