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DevOps for Databases

By : David Jambor
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DevOps for Databases

By: David Jambor

Overview of this book

In today's rapidly evolving world of DevOps, traditional silos are a thing of the past. Database administrators are no longer the only experts; site reliability engineers (SREs) and DevOps engineers are database experts as well. This blurring of the lines has led to increased responsibilities, making members of high-performing DevOps teams responsible for end-to-end ownership. This book helps you master DevOps for databases, making it a must-have resource for achieving success in the ever-changing world of DevOps. You’ll begin by exploring real-world examples of DevOps implementation and its significance in modern data-persistent technologies, before progressing into the various types of database technologies and recognizing their strengths, weaknesses, and commonalities. As you advance, the chapters will teach you about design, implementation, testing, and operations using practical examples, as well as common design patterns, combining them with tooling, technology, and strategies for different types of data-persistent technologies. You’ll also learn how to create complex end-to-end implementation, deployment, and cloud infrastructure strategies defined as code. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to design, build, and operate complex systems efficiently.
Table of Contents (24 chapters)
1
Part 1: Database DevOps
5
Part 2: Persisting Data in the Cloud
7
Chapter 5: RDBMS with DevOps
10
Part 3: The Right Tool for the Job
14
Part 4: Build and Operate
19
Part 5: The Future of Data

The emergence of cloud computing and big data

In the last decade, the role of the DBA has continued to evolve, as new technologies and trends have emerged. Two of the most significant trends that are shaping the role of the DBA today are cloud computing and big data.

Cloud computing has changed the way that databases are managed and deployed, and has presented new challenges and opportunities for DBAs. With the rise of cloud-based databases such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, DBAs are increasingly responsible for managing databases in the cloud, and for working with cloud-based tools and technologies.

Cloud-based databases offer many benefits, including scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. However, they also present new challenges, such as security and compliance concerns, and the need to manage databases across multiple cloud providers and platforms.

Big data refers to the large and complex datasets that are generated...