Chapter - 4
Database Administration
Outline:
That data are a valuable business asset that
require careful management and how databases
play a critical role in an organization
That the introduction of a DBMS has important
technological, managerial, and cultural
organizational consequences
What the database administrator’s managerial and
technical roles are
About several database administration tools and
strategies
How various database administration technical
tasks are performed with Oracle
Data as a Corporate Asset
Data are a valuable asset that require careful
management
Data are a valuable resource that can
translate into information
If the information is accurate and timely, it is
likely to trigger actions that enhance
company’s competitive position and generate
wealth
Data as a Corporate Asset
(continued)
The Need for and Role of Databases in
an Organization
Database’s predominant role is to support
managerial decision making at all levels in
the organization
DBMS must provide tools that give each
level of management different view of data
and support required level of decision
making
Database Special Considerations
Having computerized database management
system does not guarantee that data will be
properly used to provide best solutions required by
managers
Introduction of a DBMS is likely to have a profound
impact, which might be positive or negative,
depending on how it is administered
Introduction of DBMS has three important aspects:
Technological-DBMS software and hardware
Managerial-Administrative functions
Cultural-Corporate resistance to change
The Evolution of the Database
Administration Function
Data administration has its roots in the old,
decentralized world of the file system
Advent of DBMS and its shared view of data
produced new level of data management
sophistication and led DP department to evolve into
information systems (IS) department
Data management became increasingly complex
job, thus leading to development of database
administration function
The Evolution of the Database
Administration Function (Cont’d)
The Evolution of the Database
Administration Function (Cont’d)
The Evolution of the Database
Administration Function (Cont’d)
The Evolution of the Database
Administration Function (Cont’d)
The Database Environment’s
Human Component
Even most carefully crafted database
system cannot operate without human
component
Effective data administration requires both
technical and managerial skills
DA must set data administration goals
DBA is focal point for data/user interaction
Need for diverse mix of skills
The Database Environment’s
Human Component (Cont’d)
The Database Environment’s
Human Component (Cont’d)
The Database Environment’s
Human Component (Cont’d)
The DBA’s Managerial Role
The DBA’s Technical Role
Rooted in following areas of operation:
Evaluating, selecting, and installing DBMS and related
utilities
Designing and implementing databases and
applications
Testing and evaluating databases and applications
Operating DBMS, utilities, and applications
Training and supporting users
Maintaining DBMS, utilities, and applications
The Data Dictionary
Two main types of data dictionaries:
Integrated
Standalone
Main function-Store description of all objects that
interact with database
Possible to manage use and allocation of all
organization’s information, regardless of whether it
has roots in database data
Metadata stored in data dictionary are often basis
for monitoring database use and assignment of
access rights to database users
CASE Tools
CASE Tools (Cont’d)
Developing a Data Administration Strategy
Critical step for any organization is to ensure its
information system supports strategic plans for
each of the company’s business areas
Database administration strategy must not conflict
with information systems plans
Information engineering
Translates strategic company’s strategic goals into data
and applications that will help company achieve those
goals
Output of IE process is information systems architecture
that serves as basis for planning, development, and
control of future information systems
Developing a Database
Administration Strategy (Cont’d)
The DBA at Work: Using Oracle for
Database Administration
Execution of tasks tends to be DBMS-and
operating-system specific
This section is brief introduction to way
some typical DBA tasks would be
performed in Oracle
Oracle Database Administration Tools
The Default Login
Ensuring an Automatic RDBMS
Start
Creating Tablespaces and Datafiles
Creating Tablespaces and Datafiles
(Cont’d)
Managing the Database Objects: Tables,
Views, Triggers, and Procedures
Managing Users and Establishing
Security
Managing Users and Establishing
Security (Cont’d)
Customizing the Database Initialization
Parameters
