I may not have fully understood your question, but key considerations for the smooth running of a DHIS2 instance include:
1. Automated Backups: Use a simple bash or Python backup script hooked to a cronjob to ensure regular backups.
2. Disk Space Management: Monitor storage to avoid running out of space, as DHIS2 generates large logs. A cleanup script can help manage this.
3. Test/Play Instance: Always test new configurations or updates on a non-production instance before deploying to production.
4. Automated Deployment: Automate the deployment process to reduce errors and streamline repetitive tasks. Tools like ansible are highly recommended.
Check out my post on deployment automation and explore additional approaches suggested by @bobj in the reply section.