Oracle database administrator is most famously known as Oracle DBA or DBA. Oracle is among the world's most difficult
and sophisticated databases, and mastering this complex set of computer
programs has need of many college-level skills.
Each database requires at least one
database administrator (DBA) to administer it. Because an Oracle database
system can be large and can have many users, often this is not a one person
job. In such cases, there is a group of DBAs who share liability.
Responsibilities of ORACLE DBA following
tasks:
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Installing
and upgrading the Oracle server and application tools
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Allocating
system storage and planning future storage requirements for the database system
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Enrolling
users and maintaining system security
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Creating
primary database storage structures (table spaces) after application developers
have designed an application
v
Modifying
the database structure, as necessary, from information given by application
developers
v
Ensuring
compliance with your Oracle license agreement
v
Monitoring
and optimizing the performance of the database
v
Planning
for backup and recovery of database information
v
Backing
up and restoring the database
v
Contacting
Oracle Corporation for technical support
What are the prerequisites to become a
DBA professional if you have one of the following?
Ø
A
Computer Science or Engineering background / degree
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Math/Physics
degree. Even if you have some years in college without an actual degree that's
fine. That won't be an impediment.
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If
you don't have a degree as such or a technical background, you should invest
time to study how Operating Systems and Networking works. You will need those
to understand how the database works.
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Must
be a fast learner and should update themselves with latest technology updates
Ø
Troubleshooting
skill is the need.
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Go
for best Oracle DBA training providers.
The Salary for an Entry level of ORACLE DBA
Professional in USA is as shown in below just estimated by third party resource.
WARNING! Some fraudsters prey on the inexperienced and
say that Oracle is an easy to learn trade.
They are trying to sell "DBA Boot camp" training courses to
people who do not possess the academic background to perform the job. Remember, a Database Administrator is a
profession, just like an architect, business executive or attorney.
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