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ITS Database Administration Overview

Database administration is responsible for the creation and maintenance of Wesleyan's databases, ensuring reliable, efficient, and timely access to database information across the university.

Wesleyan uses Oracle Enterprise versions 9.2 and 10.2, running on both Linux Red Hat and Microsoft Windows.

 Wesleyan's suite of applications utilizing Oracle databases includes: PeopleSoft HRMS/CS 8.9, Millennium 7.5, Blackboard Learning Objects, Blackboard Onecard, Lyris 7.0, XYTHOS content management system, Autosys 4.5, a home-grown financial data warehouse, and various other in-house applications. Approximately 15 production and 20 development/test instances are supported.

Additionally, there are five Microsoft SQL Server 2005 is used for a handful of applications (event management system, financial aid, OrgPlus).

Wesleyan uses Oracle's Internet Application Server (10.2gIAS), running on Linux Red Hat, for serving up database information on the web, allowing for both unsecured and secured access.

Learn more about:

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Database Availability

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Database Backups

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Database Redundancy

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Database Practices

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Programming Practices

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Database Administrators

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Database Administrator Duties

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Operations Page (restricted)

Resources:

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Oracle Corporation (PeopleSoft)

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Sage Software (Millennium Fundraising)

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International Oracle User's Group

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Ask Tom (Oracle resource)

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