What is a database administrators job?
A database administrator is someone who works very closely with databases (obviously). They typically are responsible for tasks such as setting up databases and database servers, dealing with security issues (user accounts, passwords, etc), installing upgrades to the database software in such a way that they don’t blow things up (databases typically need to be online almost all the time), making sure the database doesn’t lock up or suffer from poor performance, and making sure backups are run. Are you certified? As there are many database management software programs available, there are also a number of certifications available. If you are interested in pursuing certification in Microsoft’s SQL Server software, there are certification tests available through their MCITP certification track. If you are interesting in working with Oracle, they also have a series of certifications available. Show me the money! How much do database administrators make? The median salary (midpoint) is appr
