Re: Exadata newbie question
From: David Fitzjarrell <oratune_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 08:35:11 -0800 (PST)
Message-ID: <1389630911.28728.YahooMailNeo_at_web121606.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
That depends on which role you are planning to assume -- one as a DBA or one as the newer DMA (Database Machine Adminsitrator): http://dfitzjarrell.wordpress.com/2013/12/15/to-dma-or-not-to-dma/ I have found, through years of experience, that having a basic understanding of the SA tasks and the ability to undertake those tasks can make one a better DBA, although no formal requirement exists. I would recommend a book but I wrote it so I'll refrain from 'tooting my own horn'. David Fitzjarrell Primary author, "Oracle Exadata Survival Guide" On Monday, January 13, 2014 9:28 AM, Dba DBA <oracledbaquestions_at_gmail.com> wrote: I have never used Exadata and neither has anyone on my team. From what I have been reading many of the exadata DBAs have quite a bit of SA knowledge as well. How much SA knowledge is required to exploit this? I work in a data center environment where we host DBs. There is a separate SA team. I have skimmed some of the docs and such. My understanding is that exadata is rather expensive so if our customers are going to request it they are going to expect us to fully exploit. I am trying to get an idea about what we have to learn to be able to meet customer expectations. The SAs are not going to be DBAs. Like most DBAs we know our way around unix. However, I know that some of you are DBA/SA crossovers. Any recommendation on resources other than the docs which is where I will start? I generally prefer recommendations on books before I buy. Do we need to gain more hardware knowledge as well? We currently support over 2000+ databases for many customers. This is a data center environment. Some of us focus on specific clients, but its not the same relationship that you have with a team in a 'project environment'
Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2014 08:35:11 -0800 (PST)
Message-ID: <1389630911.28728.YahooMailNeo_at_web121606.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
That depends on which role you are planning to assume -- one as a DBA or one as the newer DMA (Database Machine Adminsitrator): http://dfitzjarrell.wordpress.com/2013/12/15/to-dma-or-not-to-dma/ I have found, through years of experience, that having a basic understanding of the SA tasks and the ability to undertake those tasks can make one a better DBA, although no formal requirement exists. I would recommend a book but I wrote it so I'll refrain from 'tooting my own horn'. David Fitzjarrell Primary author, "Oracle Exadata Survival Guide" On Monday, January 13, 2014 9:28 AM, Dba DBA <oracledbaquestions_at_gmail.com> wrote: I have never used Exadata and neither has anyone on my team. From what I have been reading many of the exadata DBAs have quite a bit of SA knowledge as well. How much SA knowledge is required to exploit this? I work in a data center environment where we host DBs. There is a separate SA team. I have skimmed some of the docs and such. My understanding is that exadata is rather expensive so if our customers are going to request it they are going to expect us to fully exploit. I am trying to get an idea about what we have to learn to be able to meet customer expectations. The SAs are not going to be DBAs. Like most DBAs we know our way around unix. However, I know that some of you are DBA/SA crossovers. Any recommendation on resources other than the docs which is where I will start? I generally prefer recommendations on books before I buy. Do we need to gain more hardware knowledge as well? We currently support over 2000+ databases for many customers. This is a data center environment. Some of us focus on specific clients, but its not the same relationship that you have with a team in a 'project environment'
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