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What is a relational database and how does it work?

What is a relational database?  A relational database is a type of database in which data points are connected to each other. Inside a relational database there are rows set up in tables. Each row in the table is a record with an ID (the “key”) and each column in the table holds data attributes. Structured Query Language (SQL) is
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How do you resolve an ORA-00054 error?

When a DDL and DML run into a lock in Oracle, the ORA-00054 error appears. An ALTER SESSION command allows the DDL to succeed.
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What are examples of business process reengineering?

Business process reengineering involves reworking and streamlining a business process to maximize quality, speed, and profitability.
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What does a database administrator do?

A database administrator monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots data systems. They also optimize the physical database structure for space management, I/O distribution, and parameter tuning. 
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What is a runbook?

A runbook is a standard guide for common IT procedures within a company. Solvaria DBAs utilize runbooks internally to make sure our clients receive consistent support experience.
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 What is a database monitoring system? 

A database monitoring system tracks database performance using standard criteria. Database monitoring tools help track database performance and resources in order to create and maintain a high performance and highly available application infrastructure.
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What is a SQL server bottleneck?

A SQL Server bottleneck happens when SQL Server is asked to retrieve or process more data than it can handle and one of the vital resources it needs becomes overloaded. When that happens, queries will wait until they can be processed. Then, when the bottleneck is finally removed, SQL will attempt to process all the waiting queries at once, which
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What is database performance tuning?

Database performance tuning refers to the various ways database administrators can ensure databases are running as efficiently as possible. Typically, this refers to tuning SQL Server or Oracle queries for enhanced performance. 
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What is a software license audit?

A software licensing audit is an inspection of all software to minimize corporate risk, save on licensing costs, and assess company needs. Database compliance is a crucial risk management process and ensures your company is operating legally and ethically.
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What is a technology strategy?

A technology strategy is a plan that utilizes a company’s technology to achieve a goal. Fractional CIO leadership is a great resource for creating and optimizing a technology strategy.
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