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Career as Database Administrator

Database Administrators design, install, maintain, update, modify and trouble shoot computer database systems.

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Career as Database Administrator
  • Work in different size and type of establishments
  • Confer with company officials to discuss the specific task and determine the type of computer system a company requires
  • Create systems design and use applications to ensure efficient data flow
  • Code, test and install new databases and ensure operational efficiency
  • Modify and test the database structure for efficiency
  • Manage technical and physical aspects of the database carrying out regular updates and bug fixes
  • Have a robust backup system in place
  • Ensure security of computer operations and data from unauthorized users
  • Supervise computer room operations
  • Conduct training of personnel

Employment Opportunities

  • Businesses
  • Retail outlets
  • Banks & Financial Institutions
  • Insurance firms
  • Educational & Training Institutions
  • Healthcare facilities
  • Research organizations
  • Government departments
  • Public & Private sector industries
  • Internet companies
  • Educational Institutions
  • Police and security agencies
  • Tata Consultancy Services
  • Max healthcare
  • Indian Institutes of Technology
  • Naukri.com
  • Jeevansathi.com

How do I get there?

  • Std XII

    Stream:PCM

  • Grad & PGrad

    BCA>MCA

  • Certification

    SQL/Oracle+Prog lang*+cert**

  • Skill

    Practical Skill

  • Goal

    Database Administrator

*For Oracle DBA job, you will need Java. For SQL Server DBA. VB.NET, C#, or C++ 

 **MCITP-DBA (Microsoft), OCP or OCM (Oracle), or IBM’s DB2 database. Extensive hands on experience. 

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