In this Analyst Connection, IDC research director Melinda Ballou answers questions about the state of DevOps, the value it provides for continuous application delivery and the idea of integrating database development into the DevOps workflow.

You’ll learn about the biggest barriers organizations face in DevOps, including those related to incorporating database changes. You’ll read about strategies to help enable agile DevOps execution and gain expert advice on how DBAs can support the move to DevOps.

This informative paper will give you a deeper understanding of:

• The current and future state of DevOps
• Challenges and benefits of DevOps
• Key factors for DevOps success
• How DBAs can help move database development into the DevOps workflow