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n Q 1 – What is the purpose of a database? n Q 2 – What is a database? n Q 3 – What are the components of a database application system? n Q 4 – How do database applications make databases more useful? n Q 5 – How are data models used for database development? n Q 6 – How is a data model transformed into a database design? n Q 7 – What is the user's role in the development of databases? n Q 8 – What are the responsibilities for database administration? © Pearson Prentice Hall 2009 5 -2
Q 8 – What are the responsibilities for database administration? n Databases are an important resource for most businesses. n As databases touch more aspects of systems and business functions, the utility of a database increases as do potential problems. n Database administration manages the development, operation, and maintenance of databases. n Database administration must protect the database and maximize its availability for authorized use. © Pearson Prentice Hall 2009 5 -3
Q 8 – What are the responsibilities for database administration? n 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 5 -4
Q 8 – What are the responsibilities for database administration? Fig 5 -26 Summary of Database Administration Tasks, continued © Pearson Prentice Hall 2009 5 -5
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