RE: What is usually expected of a DBA

I am trying to influence them by whispering in their ears: 'the apps is=

slow. It must be the system!" :) So far.. pretty successful! :)

WInnie

Diana Duncan <Diana_at_fileFRENZY.com>@fatcity.com on 10/18/2000 04:41:11 = PM

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The one I get is "The app is slow.=A0 It must be the database!", which=  so
far has never been true.
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From: Koivu, Lisa [mailto:lkoivu_at_qode.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 3:26 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Subject: RE: What is usually expected of a DBA

David, this is going to sound funny, but perusing through the list discussions is a realistic representation of what is expected of us.

Yes, the #1 job is backup and recovery.=A0 YOu should always be able t= o
recover your database.=A0 The Mike Ault document is very exhaustive an= d you
should be able to answer a majority of these questions off the top of = your
head, and understand why.=A0 That was a good brushup - Thanks David fo= r
sending that to the list.

However, look at all the other stuff that happens.=A0 Developers need = help,
management wants to know if Oracle works magic, and we don't always ha= ve
the answers.=A0 That's why this list is so handy.=A0 Personally I've t= aken on
the role of developer too.=A0 It varies a lot between shops.

<warning>
Be ready for the 'The site is down!=A0 What's wrong with the database!= '
accusation.=A0 95% of the time it has nothing to do with the database.=
=A0 It's

amazing how a well-tuned database can pretty much take care of itself.=

</warning>

Lisa Rutland Koivu
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From: David mailto:dmesser_at_prospective-health.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 2:17 PM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Subject: What is usually expected of a DBA

List Members,

Is there an activity or list of activities that you would consider to = be
implied by the title database administrator?=A0 Making sure there is a=

backup
for the database, for instance.=A0 I'm hoping to understand what is u= sually
expected of a DBA.

Thanks in advance,
David Messer

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