Choosing <A HREF="http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Database/How-to-Decide-if-Remote-Database-Admins-Are-Right-for-You/?kc=EWKNLEAU062408STR4">whether or not to go with a remote database administrator</A> to complement or fulfill your data management needs requires careful contemplation.

The market for remote database administration is fairly crowded. However, the service does not make sense for every business, and contrary to what is sure to be many people's first thought, having a remote DBA versus an on-site DBA, is not always an either-or type of situation. For some organizations, it may make sense for a remote DBA to serve as an adjunct to an internal DBA.