This document provides information about the role of a database administrator (DBA). A DBA is responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing databases. Key skills required for a DBA include communication skills, knowledge of database theory and SQL, and an understanding of storage technologies and operating systems. Employers typically require a Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related field. Duties of a DBA include installing database software, allocating storage, managing user access privileges, monitoring performance, and backing up databases.

1. DATABASE
ADMINISTRATO
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MOHAMAD ISHAK BIN TOGIMIN
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2. INTRODUCTION
A database administrator is a person responsible for the
installation, configuration, upgrade, administration,
monitoring and maintenance of databases in an organization.
The role includes the development and design of database
strategies, system monitoring and improving database
performance and capacity, and planning for future expansion
requirements.

3. SKILLS
REQUIREMENT
oCommunication skills.
oKnowledge of database theory.
oKnowledge of database design.
oKnowledge about the RDBMS itself.
oKnowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL).
oGeneral understanding of distributed computing
architectures.
oGeneral understanding of the underlying operating system.
oGeneral understanding of storage technologies, memory
management, disk arrays, networking.

4. EDUCATION
Employers require a Bachelor's Degree or higher in
Computer Science, Engineering or related field to perform
job duties as a Database Administrator.
Most commercial databases like SQL Server, Oracle, Mongo
are highly complex.

5. DUTIES
1. Installing and upgrading the database server and
application tools
2. Allocating system storage and planning future storage
requirements for the database system
3. Modifying the database structure, as necessary, from
information given by application developers verbally
4. Enrolling users and maintaining system security
5. Ensuring compliance with database vendor license
agreement

6. DUTIES
6. Controlling and monitoring user access to the database
7. Monitoring and optimizing the performance of the
database
8. Planning for backup and recovery of database
information
9. Maintaining archived data
10. Backing up and restoring databases
11. Contacting database vendor for technical support
12. Generating various reports by querying from database as
per need.

7. HIERARCHICAL
LEVEL OF DBA
1. Data analysts/query designers
2. Junior DBAs
3. Midlevel DBAs
4. Senior DBAs
5. DBA consultants
6. Manager/Director of Database Administration/Information
Technology