Database Administrator

Database Administrators organize and manage a company's data.

Database administrators ensure that business data is readily available, the database is secure, and database performance satisfies business requirements.

The corporate database is the heart of key business systems that drive payroll, manufacturing, sales, transaction processing and more, so database administrators are recognized, and rewarded, for playing a crucial role in an organization's success. Beyond database administrators' high salary potential, a job in databases offers the personal satisfaction of solving business problems and seeing [in real-time] how your hard work benefits the firm.

A typical database administration learning plan begins with an undergraduate degree in computer science or computer information systems (CIS). A balance of technical, business and communication skills is critical to a database administrator's success, so the next step in a DBA's education is often a master's degree with an information systems concentration, typically an MBA in Management Information Systems (MIS) or CIS. Database administrators continue to learn and advance their career with certifications in one or more of the leading database management systems (DBMS); In-demand database systems include Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2 & MySQL. Learn more about DBA education requirements and compare the top-rated database administration training programs.

a.k.a. DBA | Database Analyst | Database Manager | Oracle DBA | SQL Server Database Administrator | MySQL Admin

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Database Administrator Skills & Responsibilities

Typical day-to-day duties and in-demand skill sets for database administrators include:

• Database administrators implement, support, and manage the corporate database.
• Database administrators create and configure relational database objects.
• Database administrators are responsible for data integrity and availability.
• Database administrators design, deploy, and monitor database servers.
• Database administrators design data distribution and archiving solutions.
• DBAs ensure database security, including backups and disaster recovery.
• Database administrators plan and implement application & data provisioning.
• Database admins transfer database information to integrated mobile devices.
• Senior database administrators design and create the corporate database.
• DBAs analyze and report on corporate data to help shape business decisions.
• DBAs produce entity relationship & data flow diagrams, database normalization
  schemata, logical to physical database mapping, and data table parameters.
• Database administrators are proficient in one or more of the leading database
  management systems, e.g., MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM & Oracle.

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Database Administrator Salary

Database administrator salary in the 2011 IT Skills and Salary Report by Global Knowledge & TechRepublic:

• Average Database Administrator salary per year: $83,256

Average yearly salaries for Database Administrators and related positions courtesy of Indeed.com:

• Database Administrator salary: $82,000
• SQL Server Database Administrator salary: $91,000
• Senior Database Administrator salary: $92,000
• MySQL Database Administrator salary: $93,000
• IBM DB2 Database Administrator salary: $97,000
• Oracle Database Administrator salary: $98,000
• Senior Oracle Database Administrator salary: $104,000

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Database Administrator Education Requirements

Database administration positions typically require at least a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS), Computer Science, Database Administration or a related field of study. Many employers prefer to hire MBAs for database administration jobs; Besides the extra database training, MBAs are familiar with a wide range of business areas, e.g., accounting, marketing, and management, and they're typically more adept at communicating with technical and non-technical employees - two consistent traits of highly successful DBAs. Popular MBA concentrations for database administrators include Management Information Systems (MIS), Database Management, and CIS. Database administrators will further distinguish themselves and advance their careers with specialized training and certifications in the leading database management systems, such as Oracle 11g, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, IBM DB2, Sybase and MySQL.

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Database Administrator Training, Certificates & Degree Programs

Compare the top-rated accredited degrees, professional certificates, online training programs, and self-paced courses matching the database administrator education requirements and career path.

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Request More Info	Bachelor's Degree in IT Databases Method: Online Degree Degree Level: Bachelor Accredited School: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes	Includes Certification Prep & Exams for: Oracle Certified Associate DBA 11g MCITP: Database Developer 2008 CIW Database Design Specialist CIW Web Foundations Associate CIW Web Design Specialist CIW JavaScript Specialist CompTIA A+ | Project+ | Security+ Microsoft & Oracle Database Administration and Database Development Training IT Fundamentals including Programming, Networks, Software, Hardware & Security IT Team Leadership & Project Management WGU is a Microsoft and Oracle IT Academy Attend Individual Customized Semesters
Request More Info	Master's Degree in Database Management Method: Online Degree Degree Level: Master Accredited School: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree	Advanced Database Management Training Data Mining and BI Analysis & Reporting Database Security Training in Oracle DBMS Information Systems Analysis and Design Enterprise-Level Database Implementation Digital Forensics and Investigation Training Learn Database Design Skills with SQL Quantitative Methods of Info. Systems Advanced IT Strategy & Management Skills
Request More Info	B.S. DBA & Data Center Operations Method: Online Degree Degree Level: Bachelor Accredited School: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes	Provides the Skills to Achieve an Entry-Level Job in the Hot Data Center Operations Field Advanced Database Administration Training Data Center Principles: Environmental Controls, Power Supplies, Backups, Data Communications, Security & Continuity Emerging Trends & Technologies in Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Middleware, Data Centers, Green Grids & Environmental Tech. Learn how to Plan Disaster Recovery and Backup Strategies for Data & Hardware Learn to Develop Database-Driven Websites Comprehensive Career Placement Program Option to Attend Individual Online Courses
Request More Info	Associate in Database Administration Method: Online or On-Campus Degree Level: Associate Accredited School: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes	Oracle Database Administration Training Microsoft SQL Server Administration Database Security & Auditing Training Microsoft & Apple OS Fundamentals PHP and MySQL Administration Courses Learn Business Intelligence Reporting Learn Fundamentals of Programming Develop Basic Database Applications Study Interpersonal Communications Skills Option to Attend Individual DBA Courses
Request More Info	Database Management Bachelor's Method: Online or On-Campus Degree Level: Bachelor Accredited School: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes	Microsoft SQL Server Database Training Oracle Database Administration Training Database Design and Security Training Database Concepts in Microsoft Access Learn Structured Query Language (SQL) Business Intelligence Lessons featuring Advanced Query Design & Reporting Tools Soft Skills: Effective Verbal and Written Communication Skills & Team Leadership Option to Take Individual Online Courses
Request More Info	Database Management Certificate Method: Online or On-Campus Degree Level: Certificate Accredited School: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes	Learn Database Concepts & DBA Tasks Oracle Database Management Training Learn Database Backup and Recovery Data Warehousing in the Oracle DBMS SQL & PL/SQL Database Programming Examine Real Database Case Studies Online, Campus or Blended Learning Pay-by-the-Credit for Individual Courses
Request More Info	M.I.S.M. Business Information Mgmt. Method: Online Degree Degree Level: Master Accredited School: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree	Harness Enterprise Information for Effective Business Strategy and Decision-Making Advanced Business Intelligence Training Enterprise Business Analytics & Reporting Data Retrieval, Data-Mining & Text-Mining IT Team Leadership & Project Management Machine Learning for Predictive Modeling Data Stores, Data Warehouses & Data Marts Information Systems Software Architecture Soft Skills: Management & Communication Comprehensive Career Placement Services Earn a Valuable Certificate in Under 2 Years Option to Attend Individual Online Courses
Request More Info	Oracle Database Administration Postbaccalaureate Certificate Method: Online Training Level: Graduate Certificate Accredited Program: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree	Includes Certification Preparation for: Oracle DBA Assessment Exam Learn the Skills to Pursue an Entry-Level Oracle DBA or Database Developer Position Design, Create & Manage Databases using SQL and PL/SQL Programming Languages Oracle Database Administration Training Database Querying and Reporting Tools Oracle Procedure Builder and iSQL*Plus Oracle DBMS Backup & Recovery Training Oracle Database Security & Access Control Kaplan University Job Placement Assistance Option to Attend Individual Online Classes
Request More Info	Database Development Associate Method: Online or On-Campus Degree Level: Associate Accredited School: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes DBA Bachelor's Degree Version	Database Design, Installation, Configuration and End-User Support Training Learn how to Install, Design and Debug Microsoft SQL Server Database Software Database Design, Reporting, and Querying for Business Intelligence Analysis Database Security, Backup and Recovery Learn Structured Query Language (SQL) Introduction to Computer Programming Option to Attend Individual 6-Week Courses
Request More Info	MBA - Technology Management Method: Online Degree Degree Level: Master Accredited Program: Yes Financial Aid Available: Yes Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree	Provides the Skills to Pursue a Career as an IT Manager, Client Technology Manager or CIO Prepare to Lead Organizations in the Planning, Development, Operation & Management of IT Applied Managerial Accounting, Economics, Finance, Marketing & Decision-Making Courses Led by Real-World IT Managers & Executives Use IT to Foster a Real Competitive Advantage Learn to Manage Relational Database Systems Networking & Telecommunication Management IT Innovation's Impact on Strategy & Operations IT Management and Team Leadership Training IT Management Capstone featuring Research, Analysis & Study of Real Business / IT Issues CTU's Virtual Campus won Computerworld Honors "Best of the Best" Academia Award Option to Attend Individual Online Courses

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Database Administrator Certifications

Highly desirable certifications for Database Administrators may include the following:

• MCTS: SQL Server 2008 - Implementation and Maintenance
• MCTS: SQL Server 2008 - BI Development and Maintenance
• MCTS: SQL Server 2008 - Database Development
• MCITP: Database Administrator 2008
• Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate
• Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional

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Database Administrator Jobs

Your specialized database administration training, experience, and certifications qualify you for a variety of DBA positions:

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• DB2 Database Administrator Jobs: Browse and apply to DB2 DBA Jobs
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Database Administrator Job Outlook

As businesses continue to accumulate record amounts of data, the demand for trained and certified database administrators will continue to rise. Employment of database administrators is expected to grow by 20% from 2008 to 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations. Database administrator demand will increase as organizations need to store, organize and analyze increasing amounts of data. In addition, as more databases are connected to the Internet and cloud, database security will become increasingly vital and complex, thus a growing number of database administrators and IT professionals with data security training will be hired to protect corporate databases from hackers and other malicious attacks.

Source: United States Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics

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