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WHAT EXACTLY IS A DBA? - DBMS Release Migration

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WHAT EXACTLY IS A DBA? - DBMS Release Migration

DBMS Release Migration
The DBA is also responsible for managing the migration from release to release of the DBMS. DBMS products change quite frequently—new versions are usually released every year or so. The task of keeping the DBMS running and up- to-date is an ongoing effort that will consume many DBA cycles. Whatever approach is taken must conform to the needs of the organization, while reducing outages and minimizing the need to change applications.

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