Discover key insights from large-scale web application deployments in this 53-minute EuroPython 2012 conference talk. Explore essential aspects of managing big web apps, including infrastructure, automation, application platforms, and monitoring. Gain valuable knowledge on topics such as Puppet Master components, secrets management, staging vs. production environments, and shared processes. Learn about Python environments, database management, HTTP termination, and performance monitoring. Understand the importance of application monitoring, reporting, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Benefit from expert recommendations and participate in a Q&A session to enhance your understanding of deploying and maintaining large web applications.