noun
production run; live operation
Computing term for running a system or software in a real, live environment as opposed to testing or development.
本番運用前に十分なテストが必要です。
Thorough testing is necessary before the production run.
このサーバーは本番運用に使われています。
This server is used for live operation.
Compound of 本番 (ほんばん, 'real thing, actual performance') and 運用 (うんよう, 'operation, management').