Database DevOps

Learn Database DevOps through Harness University

Integrate database changes into your CI/CD pipeline and gain transparency across environments.

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Self-Paced Training

Free self-paced courses that you can consume on your own time.

Harness Platform Fundamentals

Self-paced video course introducing the Harness Platform.

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Free

Introduction to AI Agents

Self-paced tidbit introducing the Custom AI Agents.

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Free

Database DevOps

Self-paced video course introducing Harness Database DevOps.

Product version: Harness DB DevOps Paid Plans

Free

Instructor-Led Training

Intensive two-day courses are designed for engineers looking to deepen their understanding and expertise in Harness.

Introduction to the Harness Platform

Self-paced hands-on, prerequisite course to all module-specific ILT courses.

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Paid

Database DevOps

Deep dive into advanced Database DevOps concepts.

Product version: Harness DB DevOps Paid Plans

Paid

Certifications

Test and validate your knowledge of Harness by becoming a Harness Certified Expert.

Database DevOps - Developer

Product version: Harness DB DevOps Paid Plans

Assesses the fundamental skills to manage your applications with DB DevOps projects.

Review Study Guide

Topic

Material

1. Introduction to Harness Database DevOps

Overview of Harness Database DevOps

Database DevOps Overview

Database DevOps integration with CI/CD pipelines

Database DevOps in CI/CD Pipelines

Benefits of Database DevOps

Key Concepts for DB DevOps

2. Core Database DevOps Concepts

Key concepts: schema, instance, connector, changelog

Database DevOps Key Concepts

DDL vs DML operations

Database DevOps Onboarding Guide

SQL and NoSQL database support

Supported Databases

3. Changelogs and Changesets

Changelog purpose and structure

Changelog Basics

Changesets and deployable units

What is a Changeset

Changeset best practices and rollback safety

What are Common Attributes in a Changeset?

4. Changelog Structure and Versioning

include vs includeAll usage

Working with Changelog Directory Structure

Changelog path resolution

Changelog File Paths

Naming conventions and immutability

Building Changelog File

5. Database Schema and Instance Configuration

Database schema configuration

Configure Database Schemas

Schema to environment mapping

Database Instances

Database connections and authentication

Database Connectors

6. Database DevOps Pipelines and Apply

Apply Schema step overview

Apply Schema Step

Apply operation behavior

Apply Operation Details

Orchestrating app and DB changes

Deploying Database Schema Updates on Harness Database DevOps

7. Rollback and Failure Handling

Database rollback concepts

Rollback Overview

Rollback by tag vs rollback by count

Rollback Strategies

Failure strategies and handling

Failure Strategies

8. Architecture, Delegates, and Security

Harness Delegate role

Harness Delegate Overview

Kubernetes-based execution

Kubernetes Execution Model

Secrets and credential security

Runtime Secrets for DBOps

9. Governance, GitOps, and Platform Support

GitOps principles for Database DevOps

GitOps with Database DevOps

Governance and policy enforcement (OPA/Rego)

Database Governance

Supported databases and repositories

Supported Platforms

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Exam Details

The Database DevOps Developer exam tests your knowledge and skills of the Harness Database DevOps module.

Prerequisites

Basic terminal skills
Basic understanding of Harness and database knowledge.

Exam Details

Exam Duration: 90 minutes

Question Type: Multiple choice

Covered Domain

Percentage (%)

Database DevOps Fundamentals

11.11

Core Database DevOps Concepts

11.11

Changelogs and Changesets

11.11

Changelog Structure and Versioning

11.11

Database Schema and Instance Configuration

11.11

Database DevOps Pipelines and Apply

11.11

Rollback and Failure Handling

11.11

Architecture, Delegates, and Security

11.11

Governance, GitOps, and Platform Support

11.11

Exam Objectives

List of Objectives

The following is a detailed list of exam objectives:

Objectives

Understand Database DevOps Fundamentals

1.1

Describe the purpose and value of Harness Database DevOps

1.2

Explain how Database DevOps integrates with CI/CD pipelines

1.3

Identify key benefits of Database DevOps

Understand Core Database DevOps Concepts

2.1

Define core Database DevOps concepts (schema, instance, connector, changelog)

2.2

Distinguish between DDL and DML operations

2.3

Explain the role of SQL and NoSQL databases

Understand Changelogs and Changesets

3.1

Describe the purpose of a changelog

3.2

Explain what a changeset is and why it is the smallest deployable unit

3.3

Identify best practices for changeset design and rollback safety

Manage Changelog Structure and Versioning

4.1

Explain include vs includeAll usage

4.2

Describe changelog path resolution and relative paths

4.3

Describe naming and immutability best practices for changelogs

Configure Database Schemas and Instances

5.1

Explain database schema configuration in Harness

5.2

Describe schema-to-environment mapping

5.3

Identify how database connections are established

Understand Database DevOps Pipelines and Apply

6.1

Explain the purpose of the Apply Schema step

6.2

Describe Apply operation behavior

6.3

Explain orchestration of application and database changes

Understand Rollback and Failure Handling

7.1

Describe database rollback concepts and use cases

7.2

Distinguish between rollback by tag and rollback by count

7.3

Identify database failure strategies

Understand Harness DB DevOps Architecture and Security

8.1

Explain the role of the Harness Delegate

8.2

Explain Kubernetes-based execution for database operations

8.3

Describe how Harness secures credentials and secrets

Understand Governance, GitOps, and Platform Support

9.1

Explain GitOps principles for database change management

9.2

Describe governance and policy enforcement mechanisms

9.3

Identify supported databases and source repositories

Next Steps

The Database DevOps Developer exam can start immediately after registering. Please allow up to 90 mins for the exam.

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Database DevOps - Administrator (BETA COMING SOON)

Product version: Harness DB DevOps Paid Plans

Coming soon

This certification is in beta and not yet open for registration.

Assesses the fundamental skills to deploy and maintain DB DevOps projects and the overall Harness Platform.

Database DevOps - Architect (BETA COMING SOON)

Product version: Harness DB DevOps Paid Plans

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This certification is in beta and not yet open for registration.

Assess key technical job functions and advanced skills in design, implementation and management of DB DevOps.

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