First Steps - Flyway Autopilot (A Beginners Guide)
Published 30 August 2024
Flyway Autopilot is a suite of pre-configured sample projects designed to help you and your team quickly experience the power of database version control and automated deployments. Whether you're just getting started or looking to integrate your own schema into a CI/CD pipeline, Flyway Autopilot provides a hands-on, guided learning experience.
What is Flyway Autopilot?
With Flyway Autopilot, you can:
✅ See the value of Flyway in less than 20 minutes
✅ Manage database changes with industry-standard tooling
✅ Streamline a POC in your environment with minimal setup
✅ Upskill your team and prepare for scalable deployments
Which version should you choose?
We recommend starting with Flyway Autopilot - FastTrack and using our sample databases to experience the entire end-to-end process. Afterwards, you can test your own schema with the Flyway Autopilot - Backup & Running. Here's what each version offers:
1. Redgate Flyway Autopilot - FastTrack (Recommended)
This version is ideal for most teams and provides a fully pre-configured experience with minimal setup. If you're new to Flyway or just want to see its value quickly, this is the best place to start.
💡 Why FastTrack?
- Ready-to-use sample databases
- Pre-configured CI/CD pipeline
- Built-in migration scripts and schema change tracking
🔧 Prerequisites: Basic familiarity with GitHub or Azure DevOps, and SQL Server or Postgres (currently supported)
📚 Learning Support: Redgate University Course & Self-paced exercises (Quests)
2. Flyway Autopilot - Backup & Running (For Complex Databases)
If your team has an existing, potentially complex database schema and wants to test Flyway on your infrastructure, this version is designed for you.
💡 Why Backup & Running?
- Supports your existing schema
- Fully customizable CI/CD setup
- Advanced deployment strategies
🔧 Prerequisites: Basic familiarity with GitHub or Azure DevOps, and SQL Server (currently supported)
📚 Learning Support: Redgate University Course & Self-paced exercises (Quests)
👉 Get Started with Backup & Running
Ready to Dive In?
Start with FastTrack to experience Flyway to version and automate your database changes.
Remember: If you need a trial key for Flyway Enterprise, you're in luck. Get a free trial to explore the full range of features, onboard your team, and understand our offering better via Flyway Autopilot. Simply download Flyway and follow the onscreen instructions to access your 28-day free trial. Alternatively, you can reach out to the Autopilot team at flywayap@red-gate.com for any license or setup questions you may have.
