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2nd DBA or ?

From: O'Neill, Sean <Sean.ONeill_at_organon.ie>
Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 08:33:11 -0700
Message-ID: <F001.00393B6D.20010920083022@fatcity.com>

I've been presented with an opportunity to justify requirements for a 2nd DBA at our site. As I see it there are an number of paths this presents:

1 - Justify and get a 2nd DBA.
Pro's: Gives me more time to get involved in other projects as a senior DBA. Holidays and attendance at courses and seminars etc. easier to take

2 - Outsource this role and activate it when required and justify putting money into investing in software and/or hardware to allow a single DBA function to required levels.
Pros: New tools etc. to learn and broader experience gained. More bargaining power if required.

I'd like to hear your feedback on which path you'd be inclined to take and why?. Also if going it alone what you'd look for software in hardware and other areas. Currently 6 NT servers, 10 databases and expanding...

Sean :)

Rookie Data Base Administrator
Oracle 7.3.3, 8.0.5, 8.1.7 - NT, W2K
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