DBmaestro Blog

Database delivery automation with GitLab: a deep dive

yanivy@dbmaestro.com (Yaniv Yehuda) — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:52:18 GMT

Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery(CI/CD) has become the backbone of a good DevOps pipeline.

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yanivy@dbmaestro.com (Yaniv Yehuda) — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:32:25 GMT

A proper source control mechanism is vital for managing any application development process. It is more significant when moving from slow and monolithic development processes to leaner and faster agile developments.

Database DevOps - Where Do I Start?

yanivy@dbmaestro.com (Yaniv Yehuda) — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:35:23 GMT

Database DevOps - Where Do I Start?

18 Great DevOps Quotes

verags@dbmaestro.com (Vera Smirnoff) — Wed, 19 May 2021 11:35:00 GMT

Every once in a while, I see a great little quote on software automation that either makes me laugh, think or nod my head in agreement.

If You Don't Have Database Delivery Automation, Brace Yourself for These 10 Problems

yarivt@dbmaestro.com (Yariv Tabac) — Thu, 06 May 2021 12:12:00 GMT

DevOps has matured immensely over the last decade, with Continuous Delivery (CI) already achieved in over 50% of application development pipelines. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for the Database, where the number drops to just 25%. Database delivery automation continues to be overlooked while setting up Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), a fact that leads to configuration drifts, release bottlenecks, downtimes, failed policy enforcements, and other issues. Let’s take a closer look.

What is Database Delivery Automation and Why Do You Need It?

yanivy@dbmaestro.com (Yaniv Yehuda) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 06:11:14 GMT

Database Delivery Automation is an integral part of the Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline. However, database automation is still being overlooked in many companies. While Continuous Integration (CI) helps quickly integrate database logic and schema changes, Database Delivery Automation enables the very essence of DevOps - short and incremental releases of database code. Let's take a closer look at this key DevOps aspect.

5 Pillars of Database Compliance Automation

yarivt@dbmaestro.com (Yariv Tabac) — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:40:10 GMT

Database compliance has become a mandatory requirement today. With today’s emphasis on user privacy, performing database tasks manually is not good enough. The only way to achieve GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX compliance is with database compliance automation. Only by embracing the end-to-end automation of all compliance processes can database teams maintain the highest compliance standards without being buried under a pile of tickets.

[VIDEO] End-to-End CI/CD with GitLab and DBmaestro

verags@dbmaestro.com (Vera Smirnoff) — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:42:44 GMT

GitLab is a powerful tool, but when it comes to database releases, it needs to be supplemented with a database automation solution. Database delivery automation tools like DBmaestro allow all stakeholders to streamline the delivery pipeline, while eliminating bottlenecks, configuration drifts, and other issues. Let's dive into it.

21 Essential DevOps Events of 2021

verags@dbmaestro.com (Vera Smirnoff) — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:00:19 GMT

DevOps conferences and virtual events are important on many levels. They allow you to learn about the latest trends in the industry, see the newest technologies in action, and meet the biggest global influencers to promote your business. We have created this comprehensive 2021 DevOps event list that will help build up your networking with top professionals and experts.

Database Delivery Automation in the Multi-Cloud World

yarivt@dbmaestro.com (Yariv Tabac) — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:13:00 GMT

More and more organizations are now embracing the Multi-Cloud approach for their databases. This upcoming trend, which involves the distribution of cloud-assets across multiple environments and vendors, is allowing extra flexibility, maneuverability, and scalability, a crucial factor in today’s dynamic market. But how does database automation apply to this scenario? Let’s take a closer look.