RDBMS with DevOps

In this chapter, we’ll delve into the intricate yet rewarding relationship between relational database management systems (RDBMSs) and DevOps. As you traverse this chapter, you will gain a deep understanding of how modern DevOps practices can be intertwined with RDBMS to create a streamlined, efficient, and secure IT environment. This combination offers numerous advantages, and learning how to exploit them is pivotal for any organization aiming to stay competitive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.

One of the first critical aspects we will explore is provisioning and configuration management. Understanding how to automate these tasks for databases in a DevOps culture is essential for rapid deployments and scaling. You’ll discover how to implement IaC approaches that enable frictionless environment setup and configuration changes.

Next, we’ll move on to monitoring and alerting, which serve as the eyes and ears of any robust system...