Oracle provides an integrated management solution for managing Oracle database with a unique top-down application management approach. With new self-managing capabilities, Oracle eliminates time-consuming, error-prone administrative tasks, so database administrators can focus on strategic business objectives instead of performance and availability fire drills. With Oracle Database Management Packs, Oracle is 38 percent more productive vs. DB2 9.1 and SQL Server.

• Maximize performance & availability—Automatically monitor the entire database environment and proactively resolve issues before they turn into emergencies
• Elevate administrator productivity—Give your administrators the tools they need to manage more databases, more effectively while increasing their value to the organization
• Eliminate failures from human error—Take control of your IT environment by addressing the #1 cause of unplanned downtime through extensive out-of-box automation, configuration and, change management capabilities