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5. Prepares test data and tests programs as necessary to eliminate errors in logic, coding or
performance problems.
6. Identifies the areas of required organizational change or implements the new system
7. Prepares quality documentation and writes operating procedures.
8. Trains and prepares training material for operators and program users, or arranges for
training.
1.6 WORKERS BEHIND THE SCENE
1.6.1 DBMS system designers and implementers
DBMS Systems design is the process of defining the architecture, components, modules,
interfaces, and data for a system to satisfy specified requirements. He decides how the lo-
gical database design is to be physically realized. DBMS Systems design ensures that the
direction of database development ultimately supports corporate objectives. There aim is
to design the DBMS software packages.
1.6.2 Tool developers
Tools are special purpose software used to assist designers/ developers/users to do a spe-
cific task on computer. Tools are optional packages that are often purchased separately.
Tool developers jobs are to design and implement tool that facilitate the use of the DBMS
software. Tools include design tools, performance tools, specials interfaces, graphical in-
terfaces, prototyping, simulation, and test data generation etc.
1.6.3 Operator and maintenance personnel
They work on running and maintaining the hardware and software environment for the
database system.
REVIEW QUESTION
Short Answer Type
1. DBMS stands for……………..
2. DBA stands for………………
3. OLTP stands for………………
4. DBMS is software package.
5. DBA is software package.
6. Software development is the main job of a DBA.
7. Data and information are similar
8. Server is a general purpose computer
