Updating Databases the GitOps Way

Explore the challenges and solutions for updating databases using GitOps principles in this 25-minute conference talk. Learn how Argo CD has transformed application deployments to Kubernetes and discover the complexities of applying GitOps to stateful resources like databases. Examine various approaches to database migrations, including init containers, Helm hooks, Argo CD Pre-sync Jobs, and custom CI pipelines. Gain insights into a Kubernetes operator specifically designed for database deployments, enabling seamless upgrades of both stateful and stateless workloads. Understand how to move away from legacy practices and embrace cloud-native workflows for managing database changes in a GitOps environment.