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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

What can a database expert help with during cloud migration?

As a member of a DevOps team, a database expert, or database administrator (DBA), can play a critical role in ensuring the success of a cloud migration project. Here are some of the ways a DBA can help:

  • Planning the migration strategy: A DBA can help the team in planning the migration strategy by understanding the existing database structure, identifying the dependencies, and defining the scope of the migration. The DBA can help in selecting the right cloud database service and the architecture that best fits the needs of the application.
  • Data migration: Data migration is a critical phase in any cloud migration project. A DBA can help in identifying the data that needs to be migrated, validating the data, and ensuring that the data is migrated accurately and securely. The DBA can also help in designing and implementing data migration scripts or tools.
  • Performance optimization: A DBA can help in optimizing...