Getting started
The following table provides information related to high-level concepts of BMC Database Automation (BDA):
Goal | For more information | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
What's new in the release | Know the new features, functionalities, updates made in the product. | |
Understand key concepts of BDA | Learn what differentiates the product and what features are key components of the product. | |
Understand the goals of implementing BDA | 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 roles | Understand the roles that are used in executing use cases in BMC Database Automation before planning deployment. | |
Execute a key SQL Server use case | Use 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 case | Use 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. | |
Set up BDA after installation. | ||
Integrate BDA with:
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Perform ongoing maintenance of BDA. | ||
Operator | Use the BDA Management Console to perform administrative tasks. | |
Advanced Operator | Extend and customize BDA using a command line interface and a REST API. | |
Executive | Understand the state of the environment by viewing BMC Decision Support – Database Automation reports. |