Getting started

The following table provides information related to high-level concepts of BMC Database Automation (BDA): 

GoalFor more informationBenefit
What's new in the releaseRelease notesKnow the new features, functionalities, updates made in the product.
Understand key concepts of BDAKey conceptsLearn what differentiates the product and what features are key components of the product.
Understand the goals of implementing BDAUser goals and features  

Take advantage of key features in the product to meet specific goals, such as task automation and provisioning and compliance.

Define and set up user rolesUser rolesUnderstand the roles that are used in executing use cases in BMC Database Automation before planning deployment.
Execute a key SQL Server use caseGetting started with SQL ServerUse BDA right away to perform provisioning activities on Microsoft SQL Server, following explicit instructions with illustrations and understanding the key environment prerequisites to accomplishing the task.
Execute a key Oracle use caseGetting started with OracleUse BDA right away to perform provisioning activities on Oracle, following explicit instructions with illustrations and understanding the key environment prerequisites to accomplishing the task.

Where to start

Your role and tasks may determine your first steps:

Role

Task

See

Administrator

Install components of the BDA system.

Planning

Installing

Set up BDA after installation.

Configuring after installation

Integrate BDA with:

  • BMC Continuous Compliance for Databases
  • BMC Decision Support - Database Automation
  • BMC Cloud Lifecycle Management
Integrating

Perform ongoing maintenance of BDA.

Administering

Operator

Use the BDA Management Console to perform administrative tasks.

Using

Advanced Operator
Developer
Administrator
Extend and customize BDA using a command line interface and a REST API.Developing

Executive

Understand the state of the environment by viewing BMC Decision Support – Database Automation reports.

Viewing BMC Decision Support — Database Automation reports

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