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Database Administrators

ALSO CALLED: DBA and Data Base Administrators
DEFINITION: An IT staff member who directs or performs all activities related to maintaining a successful database environment. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining the database system; establishing policies and procedures pertaining to the management, security, maintenance, and use  … 
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Centralizing & Securing DBA accounts with Identity Management
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WEBCAST:   Posted: 17 Apr 2008 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY: This webcast presents a case study of AmTrust Bank and its successful efforts at managing Oracle DBA accounts. Learn more about how your company can benefit from the experiences of AmTrust Bank and how you can put those lessons to use.

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Worth the Wait: Why SQL Server 2008 Is Great
sponsored by Quest Software
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 31 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
SUMMARY: This white paper will introduce you to the top ten features and capabilities in SQL Server 2008 which may be very exciting and valuable.

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Tuning Your ERP Application
sponsored by Quest Software
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 31 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2005
SUMMARY: This document discusses opportunities for tuning commercially available packaged applications.

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Code Testing: The Foundation of Successful Applications
sponsored by Quest Software
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 31 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
SUMMARY: This paper examines the testing challenges faced by Oracle development shops and discusses how Quest Code Tester for Oracle can help overcome those obstacles.

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Replication Best Practices for Oracle 11g with ASM & EVA8x00
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 12 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Dec 2007
SUMMARY: This paper clearly demonstrates how to properly plan for and successfully deploy a remote copy infrastructure for an Oracle 11g Database using HP's Enterprise Virtual Array and Continuous Access.

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Delivering on the Corporate Ideal of Integrated Application and Database Protection
sponsored by BakBone Software
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 14 Feb 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007
SUMMARY: Managing multiple applications and databases stretch DBAs since their skill sets and knowledge are not always easily transferable from one application or database to another.

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Implement Changes Faster While Minimizing Risks
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WEBCAST:   Posted: 09 Jan 2008 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY: Join us in this webcast to hear industry expert Noel Yuhanna, Principal Analyst at Forrester Research discuss pitfalls and best practices for application testing in database environments.

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Project Expert: Beware Career Cross-breeding
sponsored by CIO Decisions
JOURNAL ARTICLE:   Posted: 03 Apr 2007 | Published: 01 Apr 2007
SUMMARY: If you try to turn your business analyst into a project manager, you could wind up with a hybrid employee you don't want.

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DATABASE ADMINISTRATORS DEFINITION (continued): … An IT staff member who directs or performs all activities related to maintaining a successful database environment. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining the database system; establishing policies and procedures pertaining to the management, security, maintenance, and use of the DBMS. Typically, a DBA has either a degree in Computer Science and some on-the-job training with a particular database product or more extensive experience with a range of database products.Visit WhatIs.com - a knowledge exploration and self-education tool about information technology.


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