We’re not listing these to complain about Consul, but rather to emphasize that when using new technology, it’s important to roll it out slowly and be cautious.
Rolling out arbitrary changes directly into production, however slowly or cautiously, is indicative of lack of process. There should be a standard process for all changes which dictates that any component must go through product testing, and then through product acceptance phases (PTA), and once both phases are successful, a deployment to production must only occur within the approved time window, specified in the change request. That all is just one part of a comprehensive change management process.
For without a process, no technology can save the situation. Processes, and their constant revision and optimization are key. CMM level four and above.
Rolling out arbitrary changes directly into production, however slowly or cautiously, is indicative of lack of process. There should be a standard process for all changes which dictates that any component must go through product testing, and then through product acceptance phases (PTA), and once both phases are successful, a deployment to production must only occur within the approved time window, specified in the change request. That all is just one part of a comprehensive change management process.
For without a process, no technology can save the situation. Processes, and their constant revision and optimization are key. CMM level four and above.