Solutions

Database Change Management

Build, test and deploy database changes with confidence

Stop database deployments from being your riskiest release activity

Take the risk out of database deployments

Managing database changes remains one of the most complex and high-risk aspects of modern software delivery. Without standardized processes, teams face database drift, deployment failures or downtime, and unpredictable releases.

Redgate’s Flyway Enterprise, SQL Toolbelt Essentials and Productivity tools enable repeatable, auditable, and low‑risk deployments. With version control, automated deployment pipelines, and change tracking across environments, teams can reduce errors, avoid database drift, and deliver predictable releases. Integrate database development seamlessly into your existing CI/CD workflows, and ship changes with confidence every time.

25%

of downtime is caused by the database

33%

less profit over five years when a product is just six months later to market

$4.05M

the cost of downtime from suboptimal database practices

Bring version control to your database for predictable changes

Easily track database changes across environments and generate change history reports in just a few clicks, enabling code review, approvals, and audit trails. Every change is traceable, from development to production.

Pipeline‑ready automation for reliable releases

Standardize builds and deployments in your existing CI/CD system (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, and more). Generate repeatable build artifacts, run pre‑deployment checks, and deliver predictable, low‑risk rollouts.

Prevent drift and keep environments in sync

Detect schema drift early using database comparison and verification steps. Baseline legacy databases, validate target states, and enforce environment consistency to avoid failed or partial deployments.

Guardrails for safer changes and faster recovery

Use quality gates, dry runs, and code analysis checks to stop risky scripts from reaching production. Standardize roll‑forward strategies and post‑deployment verification to restore service confidence quickly when issues occur.

“The advantage is peace of mind. I no longer have to troubleshoot or check what’s different between test and production. All of that uncertainty goes away.”
Data team, Global pharmaceutical companyCase study

“We can now do releases much smoother, quicker, in a more controlled way. Freeing up developer’s time to do the real development, rather than the actual deployment.”
Head of Data, Emergency rescue charityCase study

“We can quickly respond to user requests and implement their requirements because SQL Prompt offers a fast and safe programming environment.”
Development Manager, Global manufacturerCase study

Redgate’s database change management products

Safely and consistently deliver database changes across 50+ database platforms with automated versioning and testing as part of CI/CD pipelines. Enforce code standards and capture an audit trail of database changes across your estate.

Managing SQL Server changes can be slow and error-prone. SQL Toolbelt Essentials streamlines development, version control, testing, and deployment to make every change fast, reliable, and consistent.

SQL Prompt embeds precision and consistency from the start with standardized formatting, snippets and automatic code analysis, reducing downstream errors and minimizing the risk of expensive deployment failures and rework.

Any questions

If you're not sure which product you need or have any questions about Redgate's database change management solutions - get in touch.

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Sydbank fully automated the database deployment process

Sydbank transformed manual deployments into a fully automated process with Flyway Enterprise. The result? Standardized workflows, reduced risk, and two hours saved per day across the data platform team.

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BGL Insurance cut failed deployments and out-of-hours callouts

By embedding Flyway into CI/CD pipelines, BGL Insurance cut failed deployments and virtually eliminated out-of-hours callouts. Releases now happen within minutes of approval, improving both speed and quality.

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Scaling secure cloud operations with SQL Toolbelt Essentials

SQL Toolbelt Essentials became foundational to this organization’s ability to scale securely and efficiently in the cloud. They've achieved faster troubleshooting, improved developer productivity, increased release confidence, and enhanced operational resilience.

“We can develop fast and verify that our code is being deployed correctly. It’s hard because we have so much data, but it’s now possible and Redgate is what makes it possible. There isn’t an alternative that I could think of in the industry that would do a better job.”
Senior Data Architect, GPS-based routing and logistics company

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