Database administration
| Occupation | |
|---|---|
| Names | Database administrator, database analyst |
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Activity sectors
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Information technology, information systems |
| Description | |
| Competencies | Databases design and implementation, programming skills, database theory, networking basics, analytical skills, critical thinking |
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Education required
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At least a certificate with experience. |
Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data.
The role may include capacity planning, installation, configuration, database design, migration, performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery.
List of skills required to become database administrators are:
Database administrators benefit from a bachelor's degree or master's degree in computer science. An associate degree or a certificate may be sufficient with work experience.
There are many certifications available for becoming a certified database administrator. Many of these certifications are offered by database vendors themselves. Database administrator certitifications may be earned by passing a series of tests and sometimes other requirements. Schools offering Database Administration degrees can also be found.
For example:
A database administrator's responsibilities can include the following tasks:
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