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Q8 – What are the responsibilities for database administration? Q1 – What is the purpose of a database? Q2 – What is a database? Q3 – What are the components of a database application system? Q4 – How do database applications make databases more useful? Q5 – How are data models used for database development? Q6 – How is a data model transformed into a database design? Q7 – What is the user's role in the development of databases? Q8 – What are the responsibilities for database administration? © Pearson Prentice Hall 2009

Q8 – What are the responsibilities for database administration? Databases are an important resource for most businesses. As databases touch more aspects of systems and business functions, the utility of a database increases as do potential problems. Database administration manages the development, operation, and maintenance of databases. Database administration must protect the database and maximize its availability for authorized use. © Pearson Prentice Hall 2009

Q8 – What are the responsibilities for database administration? Database administration tasks are divided into four categories as shown below and on the next slide. Fig 5-26 Summary of Database Administration Tasks © Pearson Prentice Hall 2009

Q8 – What are the responsibilities for database administration? Fig 5-26 Summary of Database Administration Tasks, continued © Pearson Prentice Hall 2009