Database administrators are the gatekeepers of information. With the rise of big data, a career in database administration can be very lucrative for an organized and security-focused individual.
What is a database administrator?
A database administrator manages all aspects of an organized database environment, including:
- Configuring and maintaining the database management system
- Creating policies for the maintenance, security, and use of the database management system
- Training employees on how to use the database management system
- Updating the database code as new technologies emerge
- Recovering and backing up data as needed
How to become a database administrator
Most database administrators have earned their bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Some larger companies require a master’s degree. Database administrators must be fluent in the coding language of the databases they use—the most common is SQL. Many database administrators also have a strong understanding of Linux.
Most database administrators have a couple of years of experience working in IT. Common entry-level jobs that lead to database administration include database developer and data analyst. Earning IT certifications like CompTIA Data+ can help prove that you have the knowledge employers are looking for.
CompTIA Data+ will teach you how to manipulate data, apply statistical methods, and analyze complex datasets throughout the entire data lifecycle.
Job titles related to database administrators
- Data analyst
- Data architect
- Systems analyst
- Data processing specialist
- Data miner analyst
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