In this 20 minute video, we share an easy way to automate "rebaselining" in a database DevOps CI/CD workflow. Follow the video or simply check out the scripts. Read more
We had a recent forum question about Azure DevOps Release Pipelines that prompted me to look a bit into how schedules work in “classic” release pipelines. While Microsoft has documentation on scheduling options, I found that there are multiple places where one can set a schedule. It wasn’t completely clear to me how these... Read more
"Rollbacks" are easily the most controversial topic in database DevOps. In this post, I share why there's no simple solution to the problem of rollbacks -- but how you can still get started with database DevOps and continuously improve over time. Read more
I attend a fair amount of tech conferences, and there's often something missing: talks from managers and leadership in tech. In this post I explain how public speaking benefits tech leaders and why this is an important need for IT and software communities. Read more
If you work in the insurance industry, you need to know about the NAIC Insurance Data Security Model Law. In this post we give you an overview of the security model, a list of adopting states (so far), and links to learn more. Read more
At first glance, encryption may seem like a one-step solution to protect sensitive data in the software development lifecycle. In this post we share why reality is not so simple, and what to do instead. Read more
Learn the top three mistakes candidates make when preparing for an interview -- plus the steps which will get you into the right mindset for success. Read more
Technology and ways of working are changing rapidly, but one important area lags behind in some Enterprises: the way software is evaluated and purchased. Learn why old methods lead to poor results and how to more effectively evaluate software. Read more
Many people assume that building proficiency at database development and operations leads to the ability to attain "zero downtime deployments." In this post I share why "zero downtime" is a problematic goal, and what a better approach looks like. Read more
Compliant Database DevOps
Standardize team-based development
Automate database deployments
Monitor performance and availability
Protect and preserve data
Kendra Little