We are looking at the possibility of choosing Oracle as our strategic
DBMS for distributed and remote database applications.
We are under the impression that Oracle DBA tools and utilities
available in the basic Oracle package may not completely
satisfy our requirements and and we may need to
plan for procurement of additional tools, possibly even from third
parties, in order to ensure a reasonable working environment
for DBA's and developers.
Could some of the more experienced Oracle users out there please edify
us as to what is the optimal repertoire of DBA and developer tools
required to function reasonably efficiently in an Oracle
environment (including Oracle's own optional add-ons as well
third party tools, if necessary)?
If these tools are optional extras (but you think they are required
anyway), please note their approximate cost (if known to you).
Regards,
Shlomo Godick
DBA, Mehish Computer Services, Ltd., Tel Aviv, Israel
Email: shlomog_at_ibm.net
