Why DBAs shun the use of tools

Why DBAs Shun Using ToolsAn Idiot’s guide to excusesBy Paresh Motiwala

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Why DBAs Shun Using Tools

Why Not Use Tools?


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1. Types of DBAs 2. Typical tasks and tools for them3. Researching tools4. Corporate philosophy5. General psyche for shunning tools6. Summary7. Q&A8. Bibliography


Types of DBAs1. Developer2. Administrative3. Combination

Why DBAs Shun Using Tools..

Types of Tools for Developers1. Source Code Dev2. Testing3. Load Testing4. Automation5. Performance

Types of Tools for DBAs1. Backups/Restores2. Monitoring3. Security4. Performance5. Copy Data Virtualization6. Automation


1. Need based

2. Reading magazines

3. Researching online resources

4. Attending SQL events

5. Attending vendor events

6. Networking

Researching Tools


Corporate Philosophy

1. Does your organization support use of tools2. Does your organization lets you budget tools3. Does your organization reach out to you before buying

tools? Airplane effect!!!4. In your way of life, do you keep some time aside for tools

research and testing?


1. General Psyche for shunning tools?


Summary1. Types of DBAs2. Tasks and their tools3. Misconceptions about tools4. Interview with a DBA5. Ways to look for tools6. Planning for tools7. Corporate philosophy


1. Q&A – Discussions

Why DBAs shun the use of tools

Technology

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