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Implementing an automated database deployment process

In this article, I walk through the steps I took to implement an automated database deployment process using TeamCity, Redgate, and Octopus Deploy

The why and more importantly the how of automated database deployment

Why and how your should automate your database deployments

How to design an automated database deployment process

This article walks you through designing your ideal automated database deployment process.

Automated Database Deployments Series Kick Off

Automated Database Deployments Series Kick Off

Automated Database Deployments Iteration Zero

Automated Database Deployments Iteration Zero

Automated database deployment process: case study

This article walks through the steps I used to help design an automated database deployment process.

Pitfalls with SQL rollbacks and automated database deployments

While it is possible to do SQL rollbacks to revert database changes, the real question is, should you? This article will walk through some questions to consider.

Automated Database Deployments using State Based Redgate SQL Change Automation

Automated Database Deployments using State Based Redgate SQL Change Automation

Building trust in an automated database deployment process

Learn techniques to build trust in your automated database deployment process and gain confidence in every part of the process.

Using Ad-Hoc Scripts in your Automated Database Deployment Pipeline

Using Ad-Hoc Scripts in your Automated Database Deployment Pipeline

Automated blue/green database deployments

Learn some techniques for automating database deployments when using a blue/green deployment strategy.

Using DbUp and workers to automate database deployments

Using DbUp and workers to automate database deployments

The big 5 benefits of automated deployment

A guest post that explores the benefits of automated deployments.

Automating SQL Server Developer installation

Learn how to automate SQL Server Developer installation using PowerShell and SQL Server's built-in tooling.

Automating guided failures with an AWS Lambda and subscriptions

Learn how to automate the response to guided failure using an AWS Lambda with an Octopus subscription.

Automating developer machine setup with Chocolatey

Learn how to automate a developer machine setup using Chocolatey

Webinar: Automating deployments with VSTS and Octopus Deploy

Announcing a webinar with Brian A. Randell and Damian Brady to show the Octopus Deploy extension for Visual Studio Team Services and Team Foundation Server

Automating Octopus with Azure Functions

Custom automation with Octopus and Azure Functions walkthrough.

Automating support emails with Octopus Runbooks

You can use Octopus Runbooks to automate delivery of important information to your support teams when things go wrong. This post explains how.

Automating Tentacle for Linux installation with CloudFormation templates

Automating Tentacle for Linux installation with an AWS CloudFormation template.
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Documentation

How to automate Octopus Deploy upgrades

A how-to guide on how to automate Octopus Deploy upgrades

Automating Octopus installation

Information on how to install and configure an Octopus Server in a fully automated way from the command line.

Automating infrastructure with DSC

OctopusDSC is an Open-Source PowerShell module designed to assist with the automation of Octopus infrastructure

Automating Tentacle installation

Information on how to install and configure an Octopus Tentacle in a fully automated way from the command line.

Databases

Database deployments

Database examples

Examples of using Runbooks to help automate database maintenance.

Recommended database permissions

Permission recommendations for database deployments.

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