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Software profession From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A database administrator (DBA) manages computer databases.[1] The role may include capacity planning, installation, configuration, database design, migration, performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery.[2]
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Activity sectors | Information Technology |
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Competencies | Databases, RDBMS, SQL, distributed computing, operating systems, storage technologies, networking, maintenance, recovery |
Education required | BS or MS in comp sci; associate degree or certificate with work experience |
Required skills for database administrators include knowledge of SQL, database queries, database theory, database design, specific databases, such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or MySQL, storage technologies, distributed computing architectures, operating systems, routine maintenance, recovery, and replication/failover.[3][4][5][6]
Training for DBAs with accompanying certifications is widely available, offered by database vendors and third parties. Offerings include:[7]
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