Static data is often required for the basic functioning of a database and any dependent applications. Therefore, it's vital that we can track this static data to understand how, when, and why it changed, and that we include any static data changes in our database deployments. Flyway Enterprise will now do both tasks automatically. Read more
Database DevOps has come of age. Now seen as a key technical practice which can contribute to the successful implementation of DevOps, it stops the database being a bottleneck and makes releases faster and easier. Conversely, perhaps, the automation and audit trails it introduces can help to protect personal data within databases and make... Read more
In Redgate Change Control v3.0, you can now commit your database changes to your local Git repository and collaborate with your team by pushing and pulling changes from the remote Git repository. If you’re using branches, you can also create and switch Git branches from within Redgate Change Control. Read more
Stephanie Herr explains how to use the 'hybrid' approach in the Deployment Suite for Oracle to automate Oracle database deployments. This is where the team maintains the current state of the database in version control during development. then, at key stages, they generate and test the migrations script that will be used to deploy... Read more
Redgate Change Automation is now part of the Deployment Suite for Oracle. It is a command line tool that makes it easier and safer to automate Oracle database deployments. It has four commands to help you build, test, prepare, and perform Oracle database releases with built-in safety checks. Read more
Stephanie Herr describes the new features in the Deployment Suite for Oracle that will help you automate your database releases safely, on Linux or Windows. Read more
Oracle OpenWorld is less than two weeks away and we’re excited to be back to talk about Compliant Database DevOps. Oracle OpenWorld is a huge event, which is focusing on bold ideas. There will be more than 2,000 sessions and 250 partners on hand to learn and network with. If you are planning to... Read more
Stephanie Herr summarizes what's new in SQL Source Control v7, including support for Git hooks, Git repositories hosted on Azure DevOps, and pre- and post-deployment scripts. Read more
Stephanie Herr explains all the ways in which Redgate tools make it easier for you to include your database in your DevOps processes, so that the development, versioning, release, and on-going monitoring processes accommodate the special requirements of the database. Read more
CALMS is the acronym for a framework which allows businesses to assess how prepared they are on their journey to DevOps, and where they can improve. CAMS (without the L) was first introduced by Damon Edwards and John Willis after the very first US-based DevOps Days in 2010. Jez Humble later added the L,... Read more
Compliant Database DevOps
Standardize team-based development
Automate database deployments
Monitor performance and availability
Protect and preserve data
Stephanie Herr