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A database administrator (DBA) is an information technology professional who is responsible for the installation, configuration, security and ongoing maintenance of computer databases. The role may include capacity planning, database design, data migration, performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Database administratorA 5-minute orientation
  2. Pick up a classic book: De la division du travail socialThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  3. Read the landmark paper: Database administrator facilities for engineering data managementCited 1 times
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📖 Definitions

Noun A person who is responsible for the logical and physical design of databases, and normally for all aspects of their recoverability, integrity, security, availability and performance.

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📚 Books worth reading

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