database maintenance

[ˈdeɪtəbeɪs ˈmeɪntənəns]
nounpl: database maintenances
manutenção de banco de dados
1. The regular performance of tasks to keep a database functioning optimally, including updates, backups, repairs, and optimization
Database maintenance is scheduled for Sunday nights to avoid disrupting business operations.
A manutenção de banco de dados está agendada para domingo à noite para evitar interrupções nas operações comerciais.
2. Activities performed to ensure data integrity, security, and system performance
Regular database maintenance helps prevent data corruption and system failures.
A manutenção regular de banco de dados ajuda a prevenir corrupção de dados e falhas do sistema.
3. Administrative procedures including indexing, vacuuming, defragmentation, and log cleanup
The IT team performs database maintenance tasks every week to optimize query performance.
A equipe de TI realiza tarefas de manutenção de banco de dados toda semana para otimizar o desempenho das consultas.
In Brazil, database maintenance is a critical IT function in both multinational corporations and local tech companies. The term 'manutenção de banco de dados' is widely used in professional and academic settings. In the USA, this is a standard IT practice, often scheduled during off-hours to minimize business disruption. The practice reflects the growing importance of data management in both countries' digital economy.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
database administrationdatabase upkeepdatabase servicingsystem maintenancedatabase optimization
Antonyms / Antônimos
database neglectsystem failure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manutenção de banco de dados
Standard usage in IT and business contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
manutenção de BD
Abbreviated form commonly used in tech companies and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
manutenção de banco de dados
Formal usage, similar to general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
manutenção da base de dados
European Portuguese uses 'base de dados' instead of 'banco de dados'

Related Words

backupdefragmentationindexingdata integrityquery optimizationdatabase administratordowntimesystem monitoring

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the database running smoothly
perform routine maintenance
schedule a maintenance window
preventive maintenance
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