Database
Administrator
Prepare for your future with a career as a Database
Administrator!
Database Administrators manage
database accuracy, efficiency, maintenance and
development.
Essentially, they control access to the information, ensuring that it is
updated accurately and on-schedule. As part of a database team,
they collaborate
in the design and development of databases to
meet ongoing user needs. Work
activities and responsibilities
normally include:
- Coordination of changes to computer databases
-
Writing code and testing database computer programs
- Design structure
for computer programs accessing the database
- Control of user access
to databases
- Providing technical support for database
issues
Database administrators should have an excellent knowledge
of computers and
data structures. They should be good with detail
and possess excellent problem
solving skills. Database
Administrators should be able to communicate well, verbally
and
in writing. Many Database Administrators advance to managerial and
leadership positions.
A bachelor’s degree is a prerequisite
for many Database Administrator jobs. Some
jobs may require only
a 2-year degree. Relevant work experience in Information
Technology also is very important. For more complex database
positions - graduate
degrees are preferred.
There are
numerous technical institutions offering specialized training in Database
Administration. Many of these schools partner with software
vendors and offer
diplomas and certifications for graduates with
specific database software skills. The
programs provide the
necessary training to earn industry standard Database
Technology
Certifications. Graduates will have the
skills to administrate many of the
most popular corporate
database software such as SQL, DB2 and Oracle.
Advance your career
and turn your dreams into reality as information technology
professional. Your future starts today as a Database
Administrator!
