{"id":518224,"date":"2024-11-12T10:34:41","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T10:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devoteam.com\/expert-view\/data-platform-cicd-terraform\/"},"modified":"2024-11-12T10:34:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T10:34:41","slug":"data-platform-cicd-terraform","status":"publish","type":"expert-view","link":"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/uk\/expert-view\/data-platform-cicd-terraform\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Platform Industrialisation with CI\/CD and Terraform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industrialisation, CI\/CD and Terraform aren&#8217;t just for applications, infrastructure or digital. They&#8217;re also very well-suited to data platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-introduction\">Introduction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many companies understand the benefits of an industrialised and automated data platform. However, some still need to realise the full potential. This may be because they haven&#8217;t transitioned to the cloud or are replicating outdated practices. This article provides a testimonial for those still hesitant about industrialising their data platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-cloud-has-changed-everything\">The Cloud Has Changed Everything<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/uk\/services\/cloud-native-architecture\/\">Cloud technology<\/a> has revolutionised software development and deployment. Consequently, DevOps and CI\/CD methodologies, once rare in traditional data platforms, are now standard in the cloud and digital ecosystem. This shift has ushered in a new era where industrialising cloud data foundations is crucial for security, productivity, and minimising manual operations. Let&#8217;s explore how this industrialisation transforms data management and value in modern cloud platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ci-cd-and-terraform-a-dynamic-duo\">CI\/CD and Terraform: A Dynamic Duo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Adopting CI\/CD practices in cloud data platforms is a game-changer. By continuously integrating and automating deployments with <a href=\"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/uk\/expert-view\/terraform-leader-cloud-application-development\/\">Terraform<\/a>, an infrastructure-as-code solution, data teams can deploy and manage data environments more agilely and securely. As a result, tasks like creating new schemas, managing RBAC, and provisioning on-the-fly environments are now automated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-schemachange-example-tracking-and-versioning-database-object-schemas\">The &#8220;Schemachange&#8221; Example: Tracking and Versioning Database Object Schemas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tracking and versioning data schemas is vital for maintaining data integrity and quality. For example, a system like Schemachange ensures systematic and controlled data structure evolution. This tool is essential for Database Change Management (DCM) and, combined with <a href=\"https:\/\/about.gitlab.com\/topics\/ci-cd\/\">CI\/CD<\/a>, enables DevOps across the entire data chain. However, dbt is rapidly gaining traction for data modelling with its expanding features and adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-end-of-obsolete-practices\">The End of Obsolete Practices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Copying and pasting SQL commands from Notepad files is finally obsolete. Database access is now secure, auditable, and automated, improving teamwork and reliability. For example, one of my customers recently reported a fivefold increase in delivery productivity and a threefold cost reduction after implementing these practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cloud is driving significant changes in software processes through industrialisation, and <a href=\"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/expert-view\/data-platforms-for-ai-innovation\/\">data platforms<\/a> are reaping the benefits. These practices demand new skills in cloud architecture, <a href=\"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/expert-view\/devops-cloud-digital-transformation\/\">DevOps<\/a>, and DataOps, shaping the future of data management. While these skills may be new to some traditional BI profiles, the investment is worthwhile. It&#8217;s never too late to automate your foundation. Even if you transitioned to the cloud years ago, adopting CI\/CD and Terraform can still be beneficial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-style-blur-image is-style-blur-image-less\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1226866390.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-post-image\" alt=\"Header image for expert view &quot;\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1226866390.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/devoteam.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1226866390-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/devoteam.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1226866390-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/devoteam.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1226866390-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/devoteam.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1226866390-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/devoteam.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/GettyImages-1226866390-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-text-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-46b67d08 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxx-large);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--xxx-large);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b56e0895 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-secondary-font-family has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-devoteam-helps-you-transform-your-data-management\">Devoteam helps you transform your data management.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-main-accent-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\">With a team of 1,000+ data consultants with over 960 certifications across leading cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, DataBricks and Snowflake, Devoteam helps achieve greater agility, security, and cost savings in your cloud data platform.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2cc807e2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/uk\/services\/data\/\">Begin your Data Journey<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline-white-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/devoteam.info\/success-story\/?category_name=data\" style=\"background-color:#64648254\">Data References<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Industrialisation, CI\/CD and Terraform aren&#8217;t just for applications, infrastructure or digital. They&#8217;re also very well-suited to data platforms. Introduction Many companies understand the benefits of an industrialised and automated data platform. However, some still need to realise the full potential. This may be because they haven&#8217;t transitioned to the cloud or are replicating outdated practices. 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