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blademaster
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Posted - 2013-11-07 : 10:56:26
I'm new to this forum but I know how to use Mysql.
I want to be a DB Admin where should I start?
Hoping that no one will flame me. Thank you!

clubshrivel
Starting Member

4 Posts

Posted - 2013-11-24 : 23:09:55
To give you an idea. A database administrator builds and maintains custom databases to meet the specific data needs of a company. The job requires certification in one or more kinds of platforms, such as Oracle or Juniper. He must have a good communication skills to determine the multiple purposes that a system will be used for within an office. I do hope this info helps you:)
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2013-11-25 : 12:43:21
quote:
Originally posted by blademaster

I'm new to this forum but I know how to use Mysql.
I want to be a DB Admin where should I start?
Hoping that no one will flame me. Thank you!



If you want to use MySql, then you should probably ask the question on a site that specializes in MySql. SQLTeam.com is for Microsoft SQL Server.

Tara Kizer
SQL Server MVP since 2007
http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2013-11-25 : 12:44:43
quote:
Originally posted by clubshrivel

The job requires certification in one or more kinds of platforms



Not true. No certifications are required. I've been successful as a DBA the past 15 years without ANY certifications.

Tara Kizer
SQL Server MVP since 2007
http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/
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TG
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

6065 Posts

Posted - 2013-11-25 : 14:10:09
agreed about the certifications - I don't have any either and neither do most of my coworkers. The majority of the DBAs I've worked with got their start by getting their foot in the door of some sort of sql job. either developer, analyst, entry level dba, etc.

Be One with the Optimizer
TG
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