Database Administration

Database administration is the process of establishing computerised databases, and insuring their recoverability, integrity, security, availability, reliability, and performance.

Remote database administration is a multi-pronged approach to several different processes utilized to monitor databases and operating systems at a remote location, a monitor can be established to watch and monitor databases and operating systems located elsewhere. The simplest form is simply for a client computer to be monitored manually by use of telnet or through the world wide web.

Database administration is performed by a Database administrator.