December 2013 Summaries

Paul Stovell announced the release of Octopus Deploy 2.0.5.933, known as the Octopus Deploy 2.0 Release Candidate (RC), highlighting significant bug fixes and the addition of a migration tool to import data from Octopus 1.6. The release is deemed ready for production despite potential edge case bugs, as it addresses many issues found in the previous version. The documentation has been extensively updated and is now hosted on Confluence, enhancing user accessibility and experience. The OctopusDeploy.com website has also been revamped, with Braintree replacing FastSpring for processing orders, and users are encouraged to report any issues encountered on the site. The team plans to finalize the remaining tasks in January to transition from RC to RTW status, aiming for an official release of Octopus 2.0 by late January.

Paul Stovell discusses the development of a migration tool designed to import databases from Octopus 1.6 to Octopus 2.0, highlighting the significant changes between the versions that necessitate running them side-by-side. The migration involves installing Octopus 2.0, using the Octopus Manager UI to import a backup from version 1.6, creating a new RavenDB database, and converting documents during the data transfer. The process allows both versions to operate concurrently after migration. Stovell appreciates customers who provided backups for testing and announces that the migration tool will be available in the upcoming Octopus 2.0 release candidate.

Paul Stovell, the founder of Octopus Deploy, announced that he will be presenting at DDD Brisbane on streamlining the delivery of .NET applications using TeamCity and Octopus Deploy. His talk will focus on automating deployments from source control to production environments, emphasizing the efficiency of delivering multi-tiered solutions across various servers. Stovell plans to demonstrate the integration of TeamCity and Octopus Deploy, including the public debut of Octopus 2.0, highlighting how these tools facilitate rapid and reliable software delivery. The session, which underscores the importance of agile software delivery practices, will be recorded and shared online, and Octopus Deploy is also a proud silver sponsor of the event.