6593 improve usability of deploy new script

[ca61688]

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  • Resolves Improve usability of deployNew.sh #6593

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[patchwork01]

It looks like the demonstration deployment is still broken, and there are still a few unresolved comments.

[ca61688]

I believe I've addressed all current concerns and this is ready for review