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Automate Mundane Database Tasks to Increase Value

By Michael Vizard
2008-06-26

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Database administrators spend too much time performing mundane database tasks, such as deploying, patching and troubleshooting, and managing a diverse range of databases, rather than using the data to create value for the company, says Robert Gardos, CEO of GridApp Systems. To get more out of your DBAs, companies need to drive more automation, efficiencies and standards into database management.




Automate Mundane Database Tasks to Increase Value
Database administrators spend too much time performing mundane database tasks, such as deploying, patching and troubleshooting, and managing a diverse range of databases, rather than using the data to create value for the company, says Robert Gardos, CEO of GridApp Systems. To get more out of your DBAs, companies need to drive more automation, efficiencies and standards into database management.

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