Database Administrator (DBA) Definition
A database administrator (DBA) is similar to a database developer or designer except
that the DBA's key responsibilities is ensuring that a database is available at all
to the users and programs that need it. This includes making backups and archiving
data. It also includes on-going monitoring to ensure that the database is responding
to requests quickly. Sometimes the DBA has some hardware knowledge so that the
appropriate servers can be purchased so that the database's performance is not
impacted by hardware bottlenecks.
Related Terms
- Data Architect
- Database Designer
- Data Modeler
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