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pras2007
Posting Yak Master

216 Posts

Posted - 2009-06-25 : 08:19:58
Hello All,

I’m trying to create a library of different types of request forms for a DBA. Does anyone know where I can download different types of request form a DBA? You can attach a copy of your own, if you would like to share. Please advice. Thanks.

tkizer
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Posted - 2009-06-26 : 01:03:45
Could you be more explicit on what you mean by "request form"?

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pras2007
Posting Yak Master

216 Posts

Posted - 2009-06-26 : 22:23:59
A request might be: to restore a database or a deployment plan. Thanks.

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jrsansom
Starting Member

4 Posts

Posted - 2009-06-28 : 16:02:55
I would have thought that you could create this documentation yourself with relative ease. All it takes is a little thought about the problem domain, i.e. what information would I (as a DBA) require in order to perform a Database Restore.

Alternatively, if you are pressed for time you could kindly ask a DBA at your company, the next time they perform a relevant administrative task, to document the process and the information they required in order to action the task. It is quite likely that these persons are already documenting their work.

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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2009-06-29 : 13:05:52
We use a ticketing system for all DBA requests.

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tfountain
Constraint Violating Yak Guru

491 Posts

Posted - 2009-06-29 : 13:41:14
Same here (as Tara). We use a ticketing system that aligns with ISO 20000 guidelines and ITIL. Technically, it is a service desk based on the ITIL guidelines.
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