Posts Categorized in DevOps

This is the most exciting time there’s ever been to be in the software space in general and the database world specifically. DevOps has moved into the enterprise and the database needs to keep up too. At Redgate, we’re making it possible with a suite of database development tools that plug into and integrate with the software used in application development. The result? DevOps for the database has become a reality.

Thomas Kronawitter

30 October 2023

Thomas Kronawitter

30 October 2023

Lessons Learned from a Digital Transformation in the Finance Industry

In May 2023, Thomas Kronawitter, Head of Data-Driven Applications & Services at Grenke AG, joined Redgate CPO David Gummer at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit to provide insights and advice based on his own digital transformation journey in financial services. This post highlights the key take-aways from David’s conversation with Thomas, including the... Read more

Claire Matthews

11 October 2023

Claire Matthews

11 October 2023

Five database DevOps practices for boosting team productivity

Developing and deploying database changes can be a complex task, made more challenging by the fact that development teams need to move fast, while also protecting an organization’s crown jewels: its data. Speed of delivery and protecting data can often feel incompatible, but there are industry-proven database DevOps practices that bring them together in... Read more

James Wood

21 August 2023

James Wood

21 August 2023

What is the SPACE developer productivity framework?

The SPACE framework is an acronym for an approach to measuring, understanding, and optimizing engineering productivity. Outlined by researchers from GitHub, Microsoft, and the University of Victoria, it encourages leaders to look at productivity holistically, placing leading metrics in context with each other and linking them to output, often team goals, rather than individual... Read more

Claire Matthews

24 July 2023

Claire Matthews

24 July 2023

10 reasons to choose Flyway

Thousands of organizations use DevOps practices every day to deliver application changes. But what about the database? Excluding the database from your DevOps pipeline and processes risks application performance, data security and integrity. With Flyway, Redgate solves this challenge in one complete solution that sits inside your existing DevOps platform and processes. Find out... Read more

Ivo Miller

17 July 2023

Ivo Miller

17 July 2023

How We Ate Our ​Own Dog Food​ To Level-Up Internal Testing with Redgate Clone

Most applications have large and complex databases at the back end, making it hard for developers to adequately test their work before it goes out. Having a fast, repeatable process to deliver data on demand is an essential part of an effective software development lifecycle, ultimately leading to improved customer satisfaction. In this article,... Read more

Laura Pepper

4 July 2023

Laura Pepper

4 July 2023

7 Essential Factors for a Successful Cloud Migration: A Non-Technical Guide

Are you looking to modernize and migrate your data but have questions about the complex organizational challenges? We recently hosted the webinar: Overcoming Organizational Challenges in Data Modernization and Cloud Migration: A Guide for Senior IT Leaders. Featuring industry experts Matt Gordon and Dustin Dorsey, there was a wealth of information packed into this... Read more

How DevOps is shaping Financial Services #4: The rise of cybersecurity

In this series of blog posts, we speak with database professionals from financial services organizations around the world to better understand how DevOps is shaping the sector. On the way, we dig into key current factors including the rise of technology upstarts in fintech and insurtech, the speed of digital transformation, and the ever-increasing... Read more

Matt Hilbert

12 May 2023

Matt Hilbert

12 May 2023

How to release value to customers faster, safer, easier

It’s a constant challenge for many businesses: where and how to focus investment in technology to remain competitive and stay current with the latest trends and development practices, while still meeting changing customer demands. That’s even more relevant now because, in a tough economic climate, global digital transformation spending is still forecast to reach... Read more

Ulrike Hack

8 May 2023

Ulrike Hack

8 May 2023

Do you really know what’s happening with your server estate?

Managing an IT team is a tough job. While demands on services are increasing, both internally and externally, the need to be aware of and in control of application and server performance is a constant pressure. Right now, there are four key areas that are of particular concern for those responsible for IT departments... Read more