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I wasn't asked this question but it came up. With an Internet facing application, it would make more sense to move from single node databases to clustered databases. A single node Oracle database has to be shutdown to perform upgrades and some patches. With an Oracle RAC cluster , rolling upgrades can be performed while still maintain 100 percent uptime. It seems management is favorable to this move but it just doesn't seem to be a priority.
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Senior Oracle Database Administrator

Interviewed at Wolters Kluwer

3.7★
Jan 11, 2017

I wasn't asked this question but it came up. With an Internet facing application, it would make more sense to move from single node databases to clustered databases. A single node Oracle database has to be shutdown to perform upgrades and some patches. With an Oracle RAC cluster , rolling upgrades can be performed while still maintain 100 percent uptime. It seems management is favorable to this move but it just doesn't seem to be a priority.

Tell us about yourself and your experience as a Database Administrator. Why do you want to work for our company? What motivates you in your career as a DBA? Describe a challenging situation you faced as a DBA and how you resolved it. How do you handle stress or tight deadlines? How do you prioritize your tasks when managing multiple projects? How do you keep yourself updated with the latest developments in database technologies? Can you describe a time when you had to work as part of a team? How would your previous colleagues describe you? Where do you see yourself in the next 3-5 years in your DBA career?
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SQL Database Administrator

Interviewed at Verizon

3.6★
Oct 1, 2024

Tell us about yourself and your experience as a Database Administrator. Why do you want to work for our company? What motivates you in your career as a DBA? Describe a challenging situation you faced as a DBA and how you resolved it. How do you handle stress or tight deadlines? How do you prioritize your tasks when managing multiple projects? How do you keep yourself updated with the latest developments in database technologies? Can you describe a time when you had to work as part of a team? How would your previous colleagues describe you? Where do you see yourself in the next 3-5 years in your DBA career?

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