Achieving DevOps Automation for the Database at NBCUniversal
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The document discusses the implementation and evolution of DevOps at NBCUniversal, emphasizing the importance of database automation alongside traditional software development and operations practices. It highlights the challenges faced, such as delays and manual processes in database changes, and the benefits gained through the integration of automated database deployment. Overall, it asserts that effective DevOps practices have significantly improved the company’s ability to meet business demands and enhance application release quality.
Achieving DevOps Automation for the Database at NBCUniversal
- 1. Achieving DevOps Automation for the Database at NBCUniversal John Comas Manager, Platform DevOps NBCUniversal Robert Reeves CTO Datical
- 2. Panelists John Comas Manager, Platform DevOps NBCUniversal Robert Reeves CTO Datical
- 4. What is the phrase DevOps? 4 The word DevOps is a portmanteau (a fancy catch phrase) which combines DEVelopment and OPerationS DEV PS
- 5. Industry Definition of DevOps 5 • “DevOps is a software development and delivery process that emphasizes communication and collaboration between product management, software development, operations professionals and close alignment with business objectives. It supports this by automating and monitoring the process of software integration, testing, deployment, and infrastructure changes by establishing a culture and environment where building, testing, and releasing software can happen rapidly, frequently, and more reliably.” • From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DevOps
- 6. How Do We Define DevOps? So How Does the DevOps Team at NBCUniversal Define DevOps?
- 7. The 5 C’s of DevOps Continuous Integration Code changes are merged with the mainline multiple times per day. Every commit results in a build. Integrated unit testing and TDD make up the core of CI. Continuous Delivery Develop code in short cycles and deploy/release as often as possible. Continuous Testing Code is continually tested throughout the SDLC to ensure quality before releasing. Continuous Feedback Determine the current state of the project at any given moment. Continuous Monitoring Provides real-time status of the application in production.
- 8. That’s great, but why did we need DevOps at NBCU? 8 ?
- 9. Because we needed to deliver at the pace of business! 9 • DevOps tools and practices modernize our technology capabilities to align with the business strategy. • DevOps allows us to be more competitive to stay ahead of our corporate rivals. • DevOps allows us to easily respond to changes in the marketplace and empowers IT to keep up with the business requirements. • DevOps allow us to integrate much more quickly and cost effectively with mergers and acquisitions.
- 10. Improvements 10 So what did DevOps improve?
- 12. DevOps SDLC 12 Merging disparate practices into one seamless workflow Change Management Shift Left Testing Release Pipeline & Execution Monitor & Manage Assets Measure Collaborate & Feedback Version Management
- 13. DevOps 1.0 – Our Newborn DevOps 13 When we embarked on our newborn DevOps 1.0 workflow, we began with integrating the typical DevOps practices of: • Agile Project Management • Source Code Management • Build Automation • Deployment Automation • Unit Testing Integration • QA Test Automation
- 14. Lessons Learned from DevOps 1.0 • Most of our applications have releases which consist of a code deployment and a DB backend dependency. • Although we were able to build and deploy apps much more quickly and reliably through CI/CD, sprint cycle times were not greatly improved due to the continued need for manual database changes. • We weren’t able to achieve the desired process and speed improvements until we automated the database portion (DevOps for the DB). • If we could do it all over again, would have done our DevOps automation of the Database FIRST! • Automation of code deployments and database objects must be done together.
- 15. Slowing Releases 75% of DBAs report release delays due to database change process are increasing. Need Automation Over half respondents report automation is key to release speed. Same amount report current automation does not meet their needs. Errors Increasing 30% report errors have increased over last 12 months. 42% of DBAs report same. Dev Managers say database change process delay releases. 90% DBAs say database change process delay releases. 91% Survey: The Database is the New DevOps Constraint 15
- 16. Enterprises Have a Application Release Velocity Gap 80% of all application releases require a change to the database • Delays time-to-market • Impacts team productivity • Decreases application quality 16 #ofReleases Time Database Deployments Application Releases The Velocity Gap The Application Release Velocity Gap
- 17. Application Release and the Database 17
- 18. Datical Closes the Application Release Velocity Gap Datical Database Release Automation • Datical radically improves and simplifies the application release process by modernizing and automating the database release process. 18 #ofReleases Time Database Deployments Application Releases The Application Release Velocity Gap
- 19. POLL QUESTION Are database change deployments slowing down your application release process?
- 20. DevOps 2.0 – DevOps Matures 20 In 2016, we matured with our DevOps 2.0 workflow and expanded DevOps to integrate: • Agile Project Management • Source Code Management • Database Forecasting Automation • Database Release Automation • Build Automation • Deployment Automation • Unit Testing
- 21. Why is DB Automation So Important? • Most CI/CD platforms automate the front-end code, but leave the DB portion stuck in a manual process. In this scenario, the true benefits of DevOps are not gained. • When you have applications that have a front end release coupled with a DB dependency, you really unlock the power of DevOps though automation of both the front- end and DB release. • Developers/testers no longer need to wait for the manual DB portion to be completed in order to move forward.
- 22. DB Deployments Can’t Be “Good Enough” Good Enough
- 24. Teamwork Makes the Dream Work 24
- 25. POLL QUESTION Has your organization automation its database deployment process?
- 26. Summary • Database Forecasting and Deployment Automation has elevated our DevOps practice to be among the most comprehensive in the industry. • Our state-of-the-art DevOps SDLC is robust enough to support any technology platform and deployment endpoint. • DevOps has empowered our IT to enable the business to achieve its goals and continue to accelerate our growth and leadership in the industry.
- 28. Thank you! 28 Learn more! Check out the white paper How to get Started with Database Release Automation in 4 easy Steps