Developing a management strategy for a distributed relational database

When you are managing a distributed relational database, keep these strategies in mind.

General operations for a distributed relational database
To plan for the general operation of a distributed relational database, consider both performance and availability.
Security considerations for a distributed relational database
Part of planning for a distributed relational database involves the decisions you must make about securing distributed data.
Accounting for a distributed relational database
You need to be able to account and charge for the use of distributed data.
Problem analysis for a distributed relational database
You need to manage problem analysis in a distributed database environment. Problem analysis involves both identifying and resolving problems for applications that are processed across a network of systems.
Backup and recovery for a distributed relational database
In a single system environment, backup and recovery take place locally. But in a distributed database, backup and recovery also affect remote locations.

Parent topic: Planning and design for DRDA