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Career Track: SQL Server Database Administrator
Article:
SQL Server Database Administrator Roles and Responsibilities
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While Oracle DBA's seem to be the hot property these days, SQL
Server Database Administrators are moving into the spotlight as
well. As a matter of fact, industry experts suggest that the
changes made by Microsoft to its SQL server version 7 seriously
impact the responsibilities of a database administrator. While
many suggest that there are actually two types of SQL DBA's
(development and production) the responsiblities do not differ
much from a regular DBA.
On the development side, a DBA is responsible for designing and
implementing databases and applications often including
front-end development or GUI. (This denotes a requirement for
Visual Basic and/or C++.) As an SQL development DBA, however,
candidates will also manage security, indexing and stored
procedure design. Most companies, however, do not presently
separate development and production at the DBA level.
Educational Requirements :
In addition to the requirements of a DBA, all SQL Database
Administrators will be expected to have a strong background in
Windows NT or Windows 2000 and will be required to perform
Windows administration as well. Knowledge of networking is also
required. Familiarity with Microsoft technologies is an
important factor for potential SQL Server DBA's. All phases of
database development including analysis, design, construction,
implementation, and maintenance and support are valuable skills.
Experience in all phases of the database development life cycle
(analysis, design, construction, implementation, maintenance,
and support) will make you a much more valuable candidate, as
well. MCDBA certification would definetly be a plus for this
position. Other knowledge includes :
* Microsoft Visual Studio
* TCP/IP Network Protocol
* Windows 2000 Server
* Microsoft IIS
* Microsoft MTS
* HTML, XML, Java
* Microsoft Exchange
* Crystal Reports
* ERWIN
* VISIO
Salary Potential : (As reported by the U.S. Dept. of
Labor)
Average salaries (nationwide):
Entry (less than 1 year of experience): Administrator $49,000
Analyst $40,967
Junior (1-2 years of experience):
Administrator $52,289 Analyst $49,710
Emerging (3-5 years of experience):
Administrator $66,067 Analyst $56,472
Experienced (6-9 years of experience):
Administrator $76,716 Analyst $66,652
Advanced (10+ years of experience):
Administrator $91,098 Analyst $80,648
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