Claire is part of the database lifecycle management team at Red Gate, researching continuous delivery, DevOps and working with others in the community on a learning program for database delivery. Claire can also be found on twitter @Claire_Brooking.
After hearing from Grant Fritchey that "Anyone who wants to know what DevOps really means should read this" Claire Brooking picked up a copy of The Phoenix Project. This parable of an IT project on the brink of destruction is told with humor and insight. Claire reviews the book, finding that conflict, incidents and mistakes are inevitable - what counts is how the team members grow to manage and resolve them.… Read more
We know from speaking with many of you at tradeshows and user groups that database delivery is not a factory production line. During planning, evaluation, quality control, and disaster mitigation, the people having their say at each step means that successful database deployment is a carefully managed course of action. With so many factors involved … Read more
I’ve often found that the kind of tips that turn out to be helpful are the ones that encourage me to make a small step outside of a routine. No dramatic changes – just a quick suggestion that changes an approach. As a languages student at university, one of the best I spotted came from … Read more
Written by geeks, for geeks, the Simple-Talk Cookbook is a quirky culinary collection of recipes by SQL Server and .NET MVPs and experts, who would like to inspire Simple-Talk readers to ditch their microwave convenience meals for some more nourishing dishes this winter. Chef hats at the ready, because the e-cookbook download is available for free now to registered users...… Read more
Whoops. You scratch your head and wince as you peer at the screen through closed hands… You just accidentally deleted some data in your database and suddenly all seems lost at sea. I bet you’ve wished there was a kind of sturdy, orange lifeboat for recovering damaged data when these mistakes happen. We know there … Read more
Jonathan Watts, SQL Compare Product Manager at Red Gate Software, has just let me know that he has released a SQL Compare survey with a cool prize for 10 lucky Simple-Talk participants… If you include your e-mail address in the survey, you can be entered into a prize draw to win 1 of 10 copies … Read more
David Atkinson, a product manager at Red Gate Software, is doing some preliminary research around the area of database development processes, especially in relation to source control and versioning. If you are a SQL Server database developer, then David is very keen to read more about your thoughts and ideas in a short survey. Your … Read more
A major development of SQL Backup is scheduled for the coming months and Jamie Gerig is looking for a lucky few to help influence the exciting changes ahead. Red Gate’s usability candidates come from a varied target audience and give vital feedback during the development process. No preparation is required from candidates. I would also … Read more
Compliant Database DevOps
Standardize team-based development
Automate database deployments
Monitor performance and availability
Protect and preserve data