How to become a Database Administrator

Database administrators manage, secure, optimize, and support relational and cloud database environments, including backup and recovery, performance tuning, high availability, troubleshooting, automation, data access, and database platform upgrades.

Top Skills Required

Database administration
Database design
Performance tuning

Education & Certifications

Typical: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Alternative paths:

Equivalent professional experience
Four or more years of related work experience
Relevant education and experience substitution
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering