SQLBits 2023

Connecting the dots of Azure SQL DevOps

Come to this session to learn how to use tools and platforms like VS Code, Azure Data Studio, GitHub and Azure DevOps for a modern, secure, and easy-to-use database DevOps experience for Azure SQL. We will use demos to show how to implement a project / declarative approach. You will leave with a solid understanding of the broader landscape as well as specific techniques that you can implement immediately.
A good DevOps practice and implementation will help eliminate the unwelcome phrase “but it worked on my computer!” and build trust and efficiency in the development cycles of your application. Come to this session to learn how to use tools and platforms like VS Code, Azure Data Studio, GitHub and Azure DevOps for a modern, secure, and easy-to-use database DevOps experience for Azure SQL. We will use demos to show how to implement a project / declarative approach. We will also briefly review other migration-based approaches for implementing DevOps, as well as common “good practices” to minimize the impact of deployments on production workloads. You will leave with a solid understanding of the broader landscape as well as specific techniques that you can implement immediately.