Kde…

info AT kirtandesai DOT com

I had to delete my post on shell scripting that referred to a webpage on oracle.com. I was doing some updates to post formats and such and noticed that the link on my post was not valid (alive) anymore.

Sorry for the inconvinience.

Here is what I had in the post.

Shell Scripting For DBAs
Here is a helpful article on use of shell scripting for DBAs.
A few years ago, Oracle released the first commercial database on Linux. Since then, Oracle, Red Hat, and Novell/SUSE have been steadily collaborating on changes to Linux kernel as they relate to database and application performance. For that reason, Oracle Database 10g for Linux includes enhancements that are closely related to the operating system. Now more than ever, DBAs need to have knowledge of and experience on this platform to best administer the systems under their watch.
There is a traditional division of responsibilities between sysadmins and DBAs. However, in practice, the distinction is not always clear. Many IT shops employ individuals who address concerns at the database as well as the operating system levels. And of course the Oracle Database itself uses operating system resources and is designed to interact closely with its environment.
Furthermore, many sysadmins and DBAs find it necessary or convenient to automate tasks related to their work. The installation of software, monitoring of system resources, and management of systems involve repetitive and error-prone tasks are better addressed through automated processes than manual procedures.
One method that is used to automate such tasks is shell scripting. Shell scripts play a significant role in the Linux System from the time it is installed. Various scripts are called when the system is started up and shut down. Utilities by Oracle and other third-party vendors are invoked through shell scripts. Because they can be developed quickly, they have historically been used for prototyping applications. System Administrators have taken advantage of the functionality available through shell scripting to provide solutions that are tailored for the particular requirements and idiosyncrasies of the systems under their watch.

All copyrights, trademarks and service marks are hereby acknowleged. Any third-party trademarks are hereby acknowledged. All comments and opinions expressed by me are my own and not those of my employers. All comments and opinions expressed by visitors/members are their own. This site has no association with anyone and any advice, comments on products or support policies or tips and techniques are not endorsed by any corporation or my employer.

This site is developed and maintained by me, Kirtan Desai. This is a personal blog.
These pages can be best viewed in 1024 x 768 resolution.