This article offers a build-and-fill method for development databases, where each developer will subsequently want to alter the data or metadata in his or her copy of the database. Read more
Phil Factor provides a simple PowerShell script that you can use to automate data provisioning for test databases, during the database development cycle. Read more
For teams who use a shared development database out of necessity rather than choice, SQL Clone might make the dedicated model viable for the first time. Read more
For most development teams, the database provisioning process involves some element of compromise. Either the process is slow, but the database is realistic or the process is fast but the database unrealistic. Chris Hurley explains why SQL Clone can allow the team to develop and test with a real database, without the compromises. Read more
The final part of Alex Yates's three-part series tackles the complicated issue of automating deployments when the same table might have a different structure, in different production versions of the database. Read more
Compliant Database DevOps
Standardize team-based development
Automate database deployments
Monitor performance and availability
Protect and preserve data
