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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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- 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
Recruiting Companies
- Tata Consultancy Services
- Max healthcare
- Indian Institutes of Technology
- Naukri.com
- Jeevansathi.com
How do I get there?
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Std XII
Stream:PCM
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Graduation
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Certification
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Skill
Practical Skill
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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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