Automating Azure DevOps with Logic Apps
Azure Logic Apps can be used to automate steps like sending approval emails. Elie Bou Issa explains automating Azure DevOps with Logic Apps.
2021-05-12
DevOps
DevOps as a bludgeon
With both personal experience and the real world evidence to back it up, Grant Fritchey says, unequivocally, a well-implemented DevOps process helps the organization. But it's not always easy to bridge a siloed organization, and sometimes organizations adopt DevOps for the wrong reasons.
2021-05-07
How to improve DevOps communication clarity
Communication is at the heart of DevOps, but it can be difficult to achieve. Mike Cuppett explains how to improve DevOps communication clarity.
2021-04-27
Code Review & DevOps
A frequent question among those learning about DevOps is "How do we do code reviews in this automated process?". Grant Fritchey shares three options - and a word of caution - to ensure you can appropriately understand the changes happening in your system.
2021-04-16
Moving from application automation to true DevOps by including the database
This article explains the challenges of DevOps automation for databases, starting with how to manage the database, as a set of SQL scripts, in the version control system, and then how to start building an integrated and automated script pipeline for continuously testing and deploying database schema changes, alongside the application code.
2021-04-08
3 steps to get started with Database DevOps
Once you’ve committed to changing your culture in order to automate your database deployments, what’s next? You’ve already done the hard part, making the decision to shift the culture. In this blogpost, Grant Fritchey explores three steps you can take next to begin your Database DevOps journey.
2021-04-06
Key findings from the 2021 State of Database DevOps report
Redgate has just published the 5th annual State of Database DevOps report, In this blogpost, Andrea Giardina explores key insights across four trends: DevOps adoption, performance & DevOps, the rise of cloud & cross-database, and the impact of the pandemic.
2021-03-24
Ten tips for building a collaborative DevOps culture
There is more to DevOps than tools and automation. In this article, Robert Sheldon explains how to create a DevOps culture based on collaboration.
2021-03-23
Recruiting DBAs for DevOps
DBAs are in great demand, but what if you are recruiting a DBA for DevOps? Mike Cuppett explains how to hire and train the right DBA for the job.
2021-03-12
What is the state of Database DevOps in 2021?
The latest State of Database DevOps report has been published and it’s packed with data from over 3000 IT professionals. You’ll learn about the latest DevOps trends, industry insights, and tips from contributors such as Pramod Sadalage and Kendra Little. Get your free copy.
2021-03-08
Blogs
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