In Chapter 11, the authors of the text discuss the two functions of Data Adminis
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Question
In Chapter 11, the authors of the text discuss the two functions of Data Administration (DA) and Database Administration (DBA). Summarize the responsibilities of each.
Are both these functions essential in an organization which utilizes databases?
How can an organization fulfill the needs of either of these functions?
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Explanation / Answer
1. Data Base Administration (DBA) is plays a vital role in the organisation. DBA is responsible for installation and configure the Data Base Management System (DBMS).
2. DBA is responsive for monitoring the entire database of the organisation and improve the performance of the system.
3. DBA is responsible for the data integrity of system and observe the back up of the system.
4. DA's are concerned with the data flows and data needs of the entire organisation.
5. DA is responsible for establishing policies like data usage, security and authorization, data flows in and out of the organisation.
DA is responsible for arbitrating the sharing of information in the organisation.