Production rollout

What is this?

Production deployment is the process of preparing Linux devices for field use with Dataplicity - from a single prototype on your bench to hundreds of units imaged, shipped, and supported in customer networks.

Why does it matter after devices ship?

Production deployment turns a successful test-device install into a repeatable process. It covers imaging, agent pre-installation, tagging, security hardening, and operational runbooks for devices you may rarely touch in person.

How does it work in Dataplicity?

1. Image - include the agent in your device image or factory provisioning script
2. Tag - apply customer, site, and fleet tags during imaging
3. Verify - confirm first-boot connectivity and online status
4. Operate - configure logs, monitors, and alerts before shipment
5. Support - use remote access, audit trails, and fleet visibility in the field

When should I use it?

• You are shipping devices to customers who will connect them to their own networks
• You need a repeatable factory imaging process
• Support must handle devices without physical access
• You are scaling from tens to hundreds or thousands of devices

Example workflow

An IoT vendor builds a golden device image with the Dataplicity agent, NTP, and a first-boot script that applies customer tags from a serial-number lookup table. Factory QA confirms each unit appears online. Devices ship to customer sites, connect automatically, and appear in the dashboard tagged and ready for support.

Related

• Production deployment guides
• Mass production install
• Preparing devices for production
• Security model