Database Administration ( Data Base Administration and DBA) Definition

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Database Administration

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ALSO CALLED: Data Base Administration and DBA
DEFINITION: IT function that includes responsibility for developing and maintaining the organization's data dictionary, designing and monitoring the performance of databases, and enforcing standards for database use and security.

Recent Vendor Reports on Database Administration
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. TOPICS: Compliance Best Practices \| Database Administration \| Database Administrators \| Database Security \| Identity Management \| Identity Management Software \| Oracle (Product) \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Infrastructure

Real World SQL Implementations sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: Posted: 10 Apr 2008 \| Published: 01 Apr 2008 SUMMARY: Homeplans, part of Move, is a leading provider of pre-drawn home designs. This case study explains how Homeplans used HP PolyServe Software for Microsoft SQL Server to improve availability, decrease risk, and simplify administration. TOPICS: Database Administration \| Downtime \| Fault Management \| Fault Tolerance \| Patch Management \| Software Maintenance \| SQL \| SQL Server \| Storage Replication Software

How to Reduce the Cost of SQL Server Consolidation sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: Posted: 10 Apr 2008 \| Published: 01 Apr 2008 SUMMARY: British Energy is the UK''s largest producer of electricity and it trades its output. This case study explains how the company used HP PolyServe Software for Microsoft SQL Server to migrate and consolidate its infrastructure, reduce costs, improve fl.. TOPICS: Data Center Consolidation \| Database Administration \| Database Architectures \| Energy Industries \| High Availability \| SQL \| SQL Server \| Utilities Industry

Embarcadero® DBArtisan® 8.5 sponsored by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. TRIAL SOFTWARE: Posted: 05 Mar 2008 \| Published: 05 Mar 2008 SUMMARY: Embarcadero® DBArtisan®, the leading cross-platform database administration tool, helps DBAs maximize availability, performance, and security. DBArtisan boosts productivity so DBAs can manage larger, more complex databases. TOPICS: Database Administration

Epicor Vantage: Comprehensive ERP Software for Mid-market Manufacturers sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation SOFTWARE LISTING: Posted: 21 Feb 2008 \| Published: 20 Feb 2008 SUMMARY: Vantage works the way you think a powerful manufacturing software system should. TOPICS: Barcoding \| Database Administration \| Documentation \| Software \| Training

Epicor Vantage for Discrete Manufacturers sponsored by Epicor Software Corporation SOFTWARE LISTING: Posted: 21 Feb 2008 \| Published: 20 Feb 2008 SUMMARY: Vantage works the way you think a powerful manufacturing software system should. TOPICS: Barcoding \| Database Administration \| Documentation \| Software \| Training

HP solutions for Microsoft® SQL Server sponsored by Agilysys WHITE PAPER: Posted: 20 Feb 2008 \| Published: 01 Feb 2008 SUMMARY: For organizations running Microsoft® SQL Server software, the database server of choice is rapidly becoming an HP platform. This white paper rates HP platform offerings in the areas of value, choice, and performance for enterprises of all sizes. TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Database Administration \| Database Architectures \| Infrastructure Management \| IT Infrastructure \| Server Hardware \| SQL Server \| Windows

Best practices for Microsoft® SQL Server 2005 Databases with HP Servers and Storage - Business Intelligence, SSIS sponsored by Agilysys WHITE PAPER: Posted: 20 Feb 2008 \| Published: 01 Feb 2008 SUMMARY: The release of Microsoft® SQL Server 2005 introduced a new service called SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Read this paper to get help determining the appropriate server/storage/management software infrastructure to meet your SSIS requirements TOPICS: Database Administration \| Database Architectures \| IT Infrastructure \| Multi-core Processors \| Server Software \| SQL Server \| Storage Management Software

SQL Server Infrastructure Optimization eBook Chapter 1 - "Traditional Challenges and Their Impact" sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: Posted: 10 Dec 2007 \| Published: 01 Dec 2007 SUMMARY: In "The Shortcut Guide to SQL Server Infrastructure Optimization," the new eBook from Realtime Publishers, leading IT author Don Jones explores the management burdens and hidden costs of sub-optimal data center infrastructures and lays out the paths... TOPICS: Data Center Management \| Database Administration \| Database Architectures \| Infrastructure Management \| SQL \| SQL Server

SQL Server Infrastructure Optimization eBook Chapter 2 -- "Optimizing your SQL Server Infrastructure: Good Ideas, Bad Ideas" sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company WHITE PAPER: Posted: 10 Dec 2007 \| Published: 01 Dec 2007 SUMMARY: Download chapter two, "Optimizing your SQL Server Infrastructure: Good Ideas, Bad Ideas," to learn why this happens from a technical viewpoint and explore some of the ways ... TOPICS: Capacity Planning \| Database Administration \| Database Architectures \| Infrastructure Management \| Load Balancing \| SQL \| SQL Server

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