Autonomous Databases Are Here. So Who Needs Database Administrators Anymore?
Are autonomous databases really self-driving? Will they take off, leaving your career in the dust? Or will they careen out of control with epic tech fails, like early self-driving cars, wiping out everything in their paths?
Companies are excited about the promises of database automation, from reduced human error to lowered workforce costs. But is it all hype? And what does the future hold in terms of DBA responsibilities?
In this white paper, database expert Clay Jackson separates the truth from fiction, revealing:
- The pros and cons of database automation
- Whether autonomous databases are worth the investment
- How the autonomous database will change the careers of database administrators
- How smart DBAs can thrive in the new world of cloud data management