What are the requirements for establishing and maintaining a network database?
Network database systems should have one person who provides part or full-time network administration. The tasks of the administrator include: Managing current users, user passwords, and group membership. Training new users. Setting up and maintaining the system. Configuring the system’s default values. Monitoring network load and data integrity. Performing periodic backup operations of data file. Maintaining client systems by ensuring that they are all running compatible software. A 4D programmer is not required to run 4D Server or the 4th Quarter Accounting application. If you have a 4D programmer either on-staff or part time, then they can help with application specific aspects of network administration. However, a programmer is not an administrator, and a programmer is normally not trained to in keeping the “big picture” in view. Responsible network administration is the keystone to the successful operation of a networked database system.
