The success of a database environment depends on central control of database design, implementation, and use. This central control and coordination is the role of the database administrator (DBA).

Database operators may use Adabas Manager to start or stop a database, as well as stopping a user from using a database or a file.

Adabas Manager users need:

• The administrative skill to set up and enforce the standards and procedures for using the database, as well as using Entire Net-Work and Adabas Logging and Auditing;

• The technical ability to understand the factors governing hardware performance, with considerable knowledge both of the operating system software and the DBMS being used;

• A thorough knowledge of existing and future applications; and

• The skills to produce an efficient database design that meets the application requirements.

Users using Adabas Manager to monitor and change aspects of an Adabas database while an Adabas session is active should have in-depth understanding of the database operation and the service it provides to the organization.