Database Administrators ( DBA and Data Base Administrators) Definition

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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 of the DBMS. Typically, a DBA has either a degree in Computer Science and some on-the-job training …
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Recent Vendor Reports on Database Administrators
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

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. TOPICS: Auditing \| Business Intelligence \| Data Storage \| Database Administrators \| Productivity \| Security \| SQL Server

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. TOPICS: Customer Relationship Management \| Data Storage \| Database Administrators \| ERP Application \| OLTP \| SQL

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. TOPICS: Database Administrators \| NIST \| Security \| Software \| SQL \| Testing

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. TOPICS: Best Practices \| Database Administrators \| Deployment \| Relational Database Management Software \| Storage Management

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. TOPICS: Data Protection \| Database Administrators \| Database Protection \| Service Level Agreements \| Virtual Tape Libraries

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. TOPICS: Best Practices \| Database Administrators \| Oracle (Product)

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. TOPICS: Careers \| Database Administrators \| Project Management

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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