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Provides utilities to monitor and tune access to the data.
Is able to change the structure of the logical record (by adding or moving data
fields). Such changes usually require that every application that accesses the
VSAM file be reassembled or recompiled, even if it does not need the added
or changed fields. A properly designed database insulates the application
programmer from such changes.
Keep in mind, however, that the use of a database and database management
system will not, in itself, produce the advantages detailed here. It also requires
the proper design and administration of the databases, and development of the
applications.
12.4 Who is the database administrator?
Database ...