database administration

Function of managing and maintaining DBMS software

Also known as database administration and automation · database automation · DB administration · database engineering · database management

Instance of: human activity
Subclass of: data management
, system administration

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Database administration is the function of managing and maintaining database management systems (DBMS) software. Mainstream DBMS software such as Oracle, IBM Db2 and Microsoft SQL Server need ongoing management. As such, corporations that use DBMS software often hire specialized information technology personnel called database administrators or DBAs.

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Practiced by: database administrator
data engineer
Item operated: database
Uses: database management system
Studied by: database management

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