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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Career as an IT Database Administrator

A Database Administrator (a.k.a. DBA) is a person responsible for the installation, configuration, upgrade, administration, monitoring, migration and maintenance of databases in an organization. Other tasks include designing of database strategies, and improving database performance, capacity planning for future expansion requirements.

Database Admin’s Motto:

Design
Administer
Fix problems

A Day in a Database Administrator’s Life:

Install, configure, monitor and administer various databases in the company
Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications
Monitor and optimize the performance of database systems
Work with programmers, analysts and other administrators on daily tasks
Plan, coordinate and implement data security measures
Work on database upgrades, migrations and patch management
Train and work with database application users and answer questions
Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database.
Approve, schedule, supervise the installation and testing of new installations
Develop standards and guidelines to guide the use and acquisition of software

Skills Required:

Strong knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) & RDBMS
Logical reasoning and immediate problem troubleshooting ability
Independent complex problem solving, self-directed and self-starting
Good understanding of Operating Systems & Client-Server Architecture
Willingness to work long hours during database maintenance & outages
Strong troubleshooting skills
Ability to work easily with customers and other IT Teams
Ability to keep updated with latest database versions & technologies
Good team player

Job Titles:

Oracle Database Admin
SQL Database Admin
Application Database Admin
Database Architect
Database Coordinator
Database Programmer
SQL Programmer
Database Analyst
Database Consultant
Database Developer
Other Related Careers
Network Administrator
Windows Systems Administrator
Backup Administrator
SAN Storage Administrator
Computer Engineer
Software Developer
UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator
Computer Programmer
Computer Hardware Technician
Systems Architect
IT Helpdesk Support
IT Security Specialist

Career Map:

Certification Courses in Database Administration:

Oracle Database Certifications ( OCA, OCP, OCM) - Areas of Specialization: Administration, Performance Tuning, Developer, E-Business, Application Server
Microsoft SQL Database Certifications (MCSA, MCTS, MCSE, MCSM, MCM, MCDBA, MCITP) - Areas of Specialization: Database, Business Intelligence
IBM DB2 Database Certifications (CDA, CSD, CSA, CAD) - Areas of Specialization: Application Developer, Database Administrator, Solution Developer, System Administrator

For information on career as an IT Software Programmer, refer to EduGroomers Blogpost http://edugroomers.blogspot.in/2012/07/career-as-it-computer-software.html

For information on career as an IT Network Administrator, refer to EduGroomers Blogpost http://edugroomers.blogspot.in/2012/07/career-as-it-network-administrator.html

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Thursday, July 12, 2012

Career as an IT Network Administrator

A Network Administrator is a responsible for the overall health of the network, security, ensuring network connectivity throughout and company's LAN/WAN infrastructure, and all other technical considerations at the network level.

Network Admin’s Motto:

Monitor
Troubleshoot
Secure

A Day in a Network Administrator’s Life

Maintain and administer computer networks (LAN & WAN)
Monitor network performance to determine bottlenecks and issues
Plan and implement network security measures to protect data and hardware
Confer with network users about how to solve existing system problems
Manage access to different devices, drives and systems on a network
Connect servers built on different platforms using network protocols
Work with webmasters to manage company internets and intranets
Troubleshoot malfunctions & monitor the system’s firewall
Configure routers and switches using networking protocols
Work in data centre for installation/configuration of new network connections

Skills Required

Good problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
Clear logical and analytical thought process
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to explain complicated technologies in layman terms
Ability to keep updated with latest technologies
Thorough knowledge of subject matter and allied fields
Willingness to work on-call should a system require maintenance
Ability to work in a team environment
Knowledge of network and internet protocols

Job Titles

Network Engineer
Network Technician
Network Programmer
Network Systems Manager
Network Analyst
Network Security Specialist
Wireless Network Administrator
Network Architect
Data Centre Network Administrator
Network Infrastructure Security Engineer

Certificate Courses in Networking

Areas of Specialization: Routing & Switching, Design, Voice, Security, Wireless, Data Centre, Service Provider, Service Provider Operations

Cisco Certifications: CCNA / CCNP / CCIE
CWNP Certifications: CWNA / CWSP / CWDP / CWNE
CompTIA Certifications: Network+ / Security+
Juniper Certifications: JNCIA / JNCIS / JNCIP / JNCIE
Novel Certifications: Netware CNA / Netware CNE

Note: Certifications in the fields of Operating Systems, Security, Hardware, Storage, Virtualization are also pursued along with Networking Certifications.

Career Map

B.E. (IT) or B.E. (CS) or B.Sc. (IT) or B.Sc. (CS) or B.C.A. are preferred degrees for pursing a career in IT Networking.

Other Related Careers

UNIX/Linux Systems Administrator
Systems Administrator
Backup Administrator
SAN Storage Administrator
Computer Engineer
Virtualization Administrator
Database Administrator
Computer Programmer
Computer Hardware Technician
Systems Architect
IT Help Desk Support
IT Security Specialist