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Companies use ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to streamline data integration, enhance data quality, support analytics and reporting, facilitate system integration, and ensure regulatory compliance. By leveraging ETL, companies can harness the full potential of their data and make informed decisions based on accurate and consolidated information. Let’s explore the vital roles DBAs play in ETL processes. Database administrators (DBAs) play

In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven business landscape, organizations must harness the potential of cutting-edge digital solutions to stay competitive and achieve their strategic goals. However, not every company has the resources or need for a full-time Chief Information Officer (CIO) to lead their technology initiatives. This is where the concept of fractional CIOs comes into play. Fractional CIOs, also known

What is the Role of a DBA in a Cloud Migration?   As businesses increasingly adopt cloud computing and leverage cloud services, one crucial responsibility that falls under the purview of a Database Administrator (DBA) is facilitating the migration of databases to the cloud. Database migration to the cloud involves transferring a company’s existing databases, applications, and related components from on-premises

Being audited is normal, even if it is not fun. Whatever database you use, or whatever your team looks like (in-house DBA or a Managed Service Provider), following software licensing auditing best practices has a multitude of benefits and should be a top priority for your team. Ready for compliance help? Explore the actionable insights our CIS SecureSuite© Assessments provide,

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

Whether you’re speeding through your work, 60 hours deep into your work week, or just dealing with brain fog – accidents happen. It can be easy to make a mistake when it comes to working in a database. One moment, you’re enjoying a third coffee and solving problems like a champ, the next you’re fighting error messages. Explore the most

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. When encountering an ORA-00054 error in Oracle, it indicates that the table you are attempting to access is currently locked by another query. Typically, waiting for a few minutes and reattempting the query resolves the issue

Business process reengineering (BPR) is the redesigning of business processes to achieve significant improvements in performance, productivity, and quality. BPR can help a CIO achieve dramatic improvements in productivity, cycle times, quality, and employee and customer satisfaction.  Examples of Business Process Reengineering These are just a few examples of business process reengineering initiatives that organizations may undertake. The key is

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.   A database administrator (DBA) is a professional responsible for managing and maintaining databases within an organization. Their role involves various tasks related to the efficient and secure operation of databases. These tasks are critical for storing

A runbook is a detailed “how-to” guide for completing a commonly repeated task or procedure within a company’s IT operations process (e.g. provisioning, software updates/deployment, change configs, and opening ports). Runbooks are part of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) protocols, which incorporate information from IT processes, such as knowledge management and problem management. Runbooks can be manual, semiautomatic, or automatic, depending on