Re: DBA activities

A DBA is similar to a SysAdmin.

From a managers perspective,
  >>if they sit around all day and the database never crashes, backups work, table spaces don't get full and data is always available then a DBA does nothing and maybe isn't needed.   >>However, if the database crashes frequently, data is often unavailable, the DBA has to work late most nights and in crisis mode, table spaces get full and the DBA is always explaining how he fixed the problem, then he is a critical team member who the business could not do without - in fact if he left the manager feels he would be right in the shit!

I notice you have already had some managers reply to your question. Is it not a shame that IT managers do not undergo the same training and technical interviews the techies inevitably have.

:-)

Phillip wrote:
>
> Guys, don't laugh but for some reason the powers that be wants a list of
> the activities of a general DBA. I'm taking it as he wants us to
> justify the position of a DBA, which is laughable, but he's the boss.
> Anyway, anyone got a consolidated, general but accurate list of what a
> DBA does? Links to DBA activites would work, or a list itself if you
> have one handy. I've already come up with one on my own but I'm
> wondering if there's anything I've missed. Please copy
> damack_at_alumni.utexas.net on replies. Thanks.
>
> --
> Phillip
Received on Fri Jul 27 2001 - 11:53:13 CDT