Learning Plan: Database Administrator

A Database Administrator is the person responsible for managing the information within an organization. As most companies continue to experience inevitable growth of their databases, this type of position is probably the most solid within the IT industry. In most cases, it is not an area that is targeted for layoffs or downsizing. On the downside, however, most database departments are often understaffed, requiring administrators to perform a multitude of tasks.

The primary role of the Database Administrator is to administer, maintain and implement the policies and procedures needed to ensure the security and integrity of the corporate database. Sub roles within the Database Administrator classification may include security, architecture, warehousing and business analysis.

Database Administrators are often on-call and required to work as needed. This position carries an enormous amount of responsibility, and great rewards if you're up to the task.

20 - 25 days: Daytime, Evening, and Weekend classes are beginning nationwide.

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Track Option 1: Microsoft

• Introduction to SQL language
• Maintaining a Microsoft SQL Server Database
• Implement a Microsoft SQL Server Database
• Design a Microsoft SQL Server Infrastructure
• Designing Security for Microsoft SQL Server
• Designing High Availability Database Solutions Using Microsoft SQL Server
• Administering and Automating Microsoft SQL Server Databases and Servers
• Troubleshooting and Optimizing Database Servers Using Microsoft SQL Server

Track Option 2: Oracle

• Introduction to SQL language
• Database Architecture and Installation
• Database Creation, Instance Management, and Connectivity
• Storage Structures and User Security
• Managing the Schema, Data, and Concurrency
• Managing Undo Data, Database Security, and Maintenance
• Performance Monitoring, Recovery Concepts and Backup
• Recovering, Moving, and Enhancing the Oracle Database
• Database Architecture and ASM
• Configuring for Recovery
• Configuring for Backup
• Using RMAN for Recovery
• Supporting RMAN and Using Flashback Technology
• Diagnosing the Database and Managing Memory
• Database Performance and Space Management
• Managing Resources and Task Automation
• Globalization

What I liked most about my NetCom experience was the opportunity to learn something new. My instructor was clear and knowledgeable about the course material. I had a wonderful experience. I have also overcome the fear I had of working with computers. –Denise Maldonado

Courses Taken: Oracle DBA Track (11g)

I was really apprehensive about taking a Boot Camp. I thought the pace would have been too fast and I would miss out on something. I was pleasantly surprised, the pace was good and the instructor kept a nice flow. I’ve learned more than I could’ve hoped for. I can’t wait to put my skills into practice! –Jim Gladstone

Courses Taken:

• MCTS: SQL Server 2005 - Boot Camp
• MCITP: Database Administrator (SQL Server 2005)
• MCSE / MCSA 2003: MCTS Vista, Security+ Boot Camp
• MCTS: Windows Vista Configuration

[UPDATE]
I just had the final interview and I got that city job as 2nd DBA AnalystJ. Thanks again for everything! I’ll let you know how it goes. -Jim