Posts Tagged with continuous delivery
In this DevOps 101 series, I introduce the concept of DevOps and talk about how you can include the database as a natural partner. In the previous post in the series, I discussed how automation introduces faster and more frequent deployments as a key benefit. We’re now going to take a deep dive into... Read more
In part 1 of Bringing DevOps to the database, we saw how DevOps thinking is moving from the application to the database. By encouraging collaboration not competition between developers and Database Administrators (DBAs), choosing the right tools, and introducing version control for databases, organizations can open the doors to database DevOps. That’s not the... Read more
If you’re struggling to set up a reliable, repeatable release process you’re not alone. The good news is that most of the problems you’ll encounter have been solved before. There are many smart strategies you can use to create a fast, smooth release process that will give your entire team a competitive edge. Tip... Read more
Continuous delivery brings big business benefits to application development – it’s time to give the database the same benefits, says Simon Galbraith, chief executive and co-founder of Redgate. Microsoft’s recent announcement that Windows 10 will be the last big-bang release for the operating system was a surprise to many. But what on Earth is... Read more
As a project manager, the process of deploying software can be fraught with anxiety and dread. I can think about numerous times in my career where, in the shadow of an approaching release deadline, the thought of having to deploy our application was akin to contemplating an imminent visit to the dentist. In fact,... Read more
