Chapter 12, Problem 12.1RQ

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a. Definition of database administration.

Explanation of Solution

Database administration in many organisations is referred to as a technical function of designing physical structure of database and maintaining its security and integrity. Database administration covers handling technical issues such as security enforcement, improving database performance and maintaining data backup and recovery.

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b. Definition of data administration.

Explanation of Solution

Data administration is a technical function or a high-level function that covers overall data resources management in an organization. The domain of data administration also includes maintenance of corporate wide definitions and standards.

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c. Definition of chief data officer.

Explanation of Solution

Chief data officer is the personalofficer at executive level position whose responsibility is to manage all data related activities in an organisation.

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D. Definition of master data management.

Explanation of Solution

MDMor master data managementisa collection of methods, technologies and disciplines which are used to ensure currency, quality and meaning of data referenced by various applications within an enterprise.

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e. Definition of open source DBMS.

Explanation of Solution

Open source DBMS is any database management software that is available for use free of cost and comes along with its source code which can be used to make any modification.