The usage of best practices and procedures in the database community. (April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Holt, Victoria; Ramage, Magnus; Kear, Karen; Heap, Nick
• Is Part Of: Information systems. Volume 49(2015)
• Page Start: 163
• Page End: 181
• Publication Date: 2015-04
• Subjects: Database administration -- Database management -- Data management -- Database lifecycle -- Best practice and procedures -- Database operations; Database management -- Periodicals; Electronic data processing -- Periodicals; Bases de données -- Gestion -- Périodiques; Informatique -- Périodiques; Database management; Electronic data processing; Periodicals; 005.7
• DOI: 10.1016/j.is.2014.12.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-4379

Abstract

Abstract: Database management has an important role to play in the management of data assets which are at the heart of every organization. In a fast moving technological era, where data is rapidly expanding, understanding the current best practices and procedures is important for continuous improvement. This paper investigates how databases are actually administered and identifies what practices and procedures are utilized throughout the database lifecycle. The paper highlights the demographics of people who manage database systems and the diverse requirements of database systems given the wide range of software and hardware available. The results of this paper show the breadth of issues relevant to database management. The paper concludes by showing where existing practice and procedures are not optimal, and by highlighting the complexities in the field. Highlights: There are a variety of adoption levels for best practices and procedures. Training and keeping up to date with technology was important but sometimes lacking. Best practices are continually changing and many organizations have their own custom best practices. There are gaps in practices and procedures for database management.