Re: Basic Q: DBA role

From: Alan <alan_at_erols.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Nov 2004 16:31:40 -0500
Message-ID: <2vv9tvF2n6og8U1_at_uni-berlin.de>


"tonyosborne" <tonyosborne.1ftyk2_at_mail.webservertalk.com> wrote in message news:1100639395.nC0w/sWjVxQTLAUTCUji1Q_at_tng...
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> I've read on a DB book that the Responsibilities of Database
> Administrator (DBA) are among others
>
> 1) Deciding the storage structure and access strategy
> 2) Liaising with users
> 3) Defining authorization checks and validation procedures
> 4) Defining a strategy for back-up and recovery
> 5) Monitoring performance and responding to changes in requirements
>
> Using MsAccess, i can't put hand on these features, any explanation on
> what they are meant for and how they are implemented ?
>
> thanks :)
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That's because Access is a desktop application, not a robust multi-tier database. You can't do #1 and #5 in Access. #3 and 4 are limited. Received on Tue Nov 16 2004 - 22:31:40 CET

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