Oracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop I 2 - 3
Tasks of an Oracle Database Administrator
A DBA is typically responsible for installing the Oracle software and creating the database.
As a DBA, you may be responsible for creating database storage structures, such as tablespaces. In
addition, you may create the schema or set of objects to hold application data.
You must ensure that the database is available for users. You accomplish this by starting up the
database, backing up the database on a regular basis, and monitoring the performance of the database.
These tasks should be performed within the framework of a security strategy.
As you proceed through the lessons in this course, you learn how to perform each of these tasks. You
can also refer to the Oracle Database Administrator’s Guide for additional information about each of
the tasks outlined in the slide.
In this lesson, you focus on installation. For this core task, consider the following subtasks:
• Understanding how the installation fits into the overall technical architecture of an organization
• Reviewing (and updating) capacity plans
• Choosing the database software (required version and options)
• Ensuring that system requirements are met for all chosen elements
