Database administrator

Occupation
Names Database Administrator , Database Analyst
Occupation
type
Profession
Activity
sectors
Information technology,Information Systems
Description
Competencies Databases Design and
Implementation, Programming
skills, Database theory,Networking
Basics, analytical skills, critical thinking
Education
required
At Least Bachelor Degree in Related Field
Like : Information systems , Information
Technology, Computer
Science , Management Information system

A Database Administrator (acronym: DBA) is an IT Professional responsible for :
Installation
Configuration
Upgrade
Administration
Monitoring
Maintenance
Securing
of Databases in an organization.
[1]

The role includes the development and design of database strategies, system monitoring and
improving database performance and capacity, and planning for future expansion requirements.
They may also plan, co-ordinate and implement security measures to safeguard the database.
[2]

Skills[edit]
List of skills required to become database administrators are:
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Communication skills
Knowledge of database theory
Knowledge of database design
Knowledge about the RDBMS itself, e.g. Oracle Database, IBM DB2, Microsoft SQL
Server, Adaptive Server Enterprise,MaxDB, PostgreSQL
Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL)
e.g. SQL/PSM, Transact-SQL
General understanding of distributed computing architectures,
e.g. Client/Server, Internet/Intranet, Enterprise
General understanding of the underlying operating system, e.g. Windows, Unix, Linux
General understanding of storage technologies, memory management, disk
arrays, NAS/SAN, networking
General understanding of routine maintenance, recovery, and handling failover of a Database
Education[edit]
Some employers require a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Information
Technology, Engineering, or related field to perform job duties as a Database Administrator. In
general, DBA's work with commercial databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB and many
others.
Certification[edit]
Employing organizations may require that a database administrator have a certification for the
particular RDBMS being used.
[2]

Examples
Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional
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MCSA SQL Server 2012.
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Duties[edit]
A database administrator's responsibilities can include the following tasks:
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Installing and upgrading the database server and application tools
Allocating system storage and planning future storage requirements for the database system
Modifying the database structure, as necessary, from information given by application
developers
Enrolling users and maintaining system security
Ensuring compliance with database vendor license agreement
Controlling and monitoring user access to the database
Monitoring and optimizing the performance of the database
Planning for backup and recovery of database information
Maintaining archived data
Backing up and restoring databases
Contacting database vendor for technical support
Generating various reports by querying from database as per need.
Job titles[edit]
DBAs are also known
[by whom?]
by the titles Database Coordinator or Database Programmer, although
a database programmer requires more advanced skills in SQL programming than a DBA may have,
and Database Programmers may not have and do not require the skills of database administration,
backing up, restoring, monitoring or tuning to do their job well.
[2]

The role integrates closely with the other jobs of Database Analyst, Database Modeller, Programmer
Analyst, and Systems Manager.
[2]

Some organizations
[clarification needed]
have a hierarchical system of database administrators,
generally:
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Junior DBAs
Mid-level DBAs
Senior DBAs
DBA consultants
Manager/Director of Database Administration/Information Technology
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Database Administrator (DBA)
[edit]DBA Responsibilities
The job of the DBA seems to be everything that everyone else either doesn't want to do, or doesn't have
the ability to do. DBAs get the enviable task of figuring out all of the things no one else can figure out.
More seriously though, here is a list of typical DBA responsibilities:
Installation, configuration and upgrading of Oracle server software and related products
Evaluate Oracle features and Oracle related products
Establish and maintain sound backup and recovery policies and procedures
Take care of the Database design and implementation
Implement and maintain database security (create and maintain users and roles, assign privileges)
Perform database tuning and performance monitoring
Perform application tuning and performance monitoring
Setup and maintain documentation and standards
Plan growth and changes (capacity planning)
Work as part of a team and provide 7x24 support when required
Perform general technical trouble shooting and give consultation to development teams
Interface with Oracle Corporation for technical support.
Patch Management and Version Control
[edit]DBA Skills Required
Good understanding of the Oracle database, related utilities and tools
A good understanding of the underlying operating system
A good knowledge of the physical database design
Ability to perform both Oracle and operating system performance tuning and monitoring
Knowledge of ALL Oracle backup and recovery scenarios
A good knowledge of Oracle security management
A good knowledge of how Oracle acquires and manages resources
A good knowledge Oracle data integrity
Sound knowledge of the implemented application systems
Experience in code migration, database change management and data management through the
various stages of the development life cycle
A sound knowledge of both database and system performance tuning
A DBA should have sound communication skills with management, development teams, vendors and
systems administrators
Provide a strategic database direction for the organisation
A DBA should have the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
A DBA should possess a sound understanding of the business
[edit]DBA Qualifications
May be certified as an Oracle DBA. See Oracle Certification Program.
Preferably a BS in computer science or related engineering field
Lots and lots of EXPERIENCE
[edit]Application Database Administrator (ADBA)
Application DBA's or ADBA's are responsible for looking after the application tasks pertaining to a specific
application. This includes the creation of database objects, snapshots, SQL tuning, etc.
Typical ADBA responsibilities:
Implement and maintain the database design
Create database objects (tables, indexes, etc.)
Write database procedures, functions and triggers
Assist developers with database activities
Tune database queries
Monitor application related jobs and data replication activities
[edit]Applications Database Administrator (Apps DBA)
Administration of the Oracle E-Business Suite environment, including the normal DBA and ADBA
functions for such an environment.
[edit]Oracle Developer
Person that develops application systems that will be deployed on an Oracle database.
[edit]Generic responsibilities
The responsibilities below can be added to any of the above.
Complete time sheets
Document work performed
Interview new candidates