Migration Plan: Added automation system migration (Phase M0)

docs/dedis-to-vps-migration-plan.md

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 **Next Step:** Michael reviews and chooses option, then we execute migration plan.
+
+---
+
+## CRITICAL: Automation System Migration
+
+**OVERSIGHT IDENTIFIED:** The Firefrost Automation System currently runs on TX1!
+
+### Current Automation Setup
+- **Location:** `/root/firefrost-work/firefrost-operations-manual/automation/`
+- **Daemon:** Running on TX1 (PID management)
+- **Function:** Polls Git repo, executes tasks, commits results
+- **Usage:** 95% reduction in manual operations
+
+### Migration Decision Required
+
+**Option 1: Keep Automation on TX1**
+- Pros: Already working, no changes needed
+- Cons: Requires TX1 SSH access for management work
+- Use case: If TX1 remains partially management server
+
+**Option 2: Move Automation to Command Center VPS**
+- Pros: All management tools in one place
+- Cons: Need to set up SSH keys, test thoroughly
+- Use case: If going full VPS for management
+
+**Option 3: Run Automation on BOTH**
+- Pros: Redundancy, can manage either server
+- Cons: Complexity, two daemons to monitor
+- Use case: Hybrid approach
+
+**Option 4: Eliminate Need for Automation on Dedis**
+- Pros: VPS deployments are simpler (no dedi complexity)
+- Cons: Lose automation benefits
+- Reality check: VPS might not need automation as much
+
+### Recommendation: Option 2 (Move to Command Center)
+
+**Reasoning:**
+- All management work happens on VPS tier
+- Automation system designed for management services
+- Keep TX1/NC1 as "appliances" (game servers only)
+- Single management hub = cleaner architecture
+
+### Automation Migration Steps
+
+1. **Clone repo to Command Center VPS:**
+```bash
+cd /root
+git clone https://git.firefrostgaming.com/firefrost-gaming/firefrost-operations-manual.git firefrost-work/firefrost-operations-manual
+```
+
+2. **Set up Git authentication:**
+```bash
+# SSH key or HTTPS token
+git config --global user.name "Firefrost Automation"
+git config --global user.email "automation@firefrostgaming.com"
+```
+
+3. **Start daemon on Command Center:**
+```bash
+cd ~/firefrost-work/firefrost-operations-manual
+nohup bash automation/automation-daemon.sh > /dev/null 2>&1 &
+echo "Daemon PID: $!"
+```
+
+4. **Test task execution:**
+- Queue test task
+- Verify execution
+- Check Git commit
+
+5. **Stop TX1 daemon:**
+```bash
+# On TX1
+ps aux | grep automation-daemon
+kill [PID]
+```
+
+6. **Update documentation:**
+- USAGE.md updated with new location
+- Session handoff updated
+
+### Timeline
+
+**When to migrate automation:**
+- **After** Gitea migration (needs working Git repo)
+- **Before** other services (to use automation for migrations)
+- **Estimated time:** 30 minutes
+
+### Automation in Migration Workflow
+
+**Use automation for:**
+- ✅ Backing up services
+- ✅ Deploying to VPS
+- ✅ Testing configurations
+- ✅ Committing migration logs
+
+**Don't use automation for:**
+- ❌ Initial Git clone (chicken-egg problem)
+- ❌ DNS changes (manual in Cloudflare)
+- ❌ Critical rollbacks (need manual control)
+
+---
+
+## Updated Migration Phase Order
+
+### Phase M0: Automation System Migration (NEW - FIRST!)
+**Target:** Command Center VPS
+**Duration:** 30 minutes
+**Prerequisite:** Gitea migrated first
+
+**Steps:**
+1. Migrate Gitea to Command Center (Service 1)
+2. Clone repo on Command Center
+3. Configure Git authentication
+4. Start automation daemon
+5. Test with simple task
+6. Stop TX1 daemon
+7. Update documentation
+
+**Why first:** Enables automation for remaining migrations!
+
+### Phase M1-M6: Continue as planned
+(All other services use automation system on Command Center)
+
+---
+
+**CRITICAL NOTE:** This is why good planning matters! Almost missed a key component.
+
+**Fire + Frost = Where Passion Meets Precision** 🔥❄️