SQL Server Database AdministratorServer administrators have an integral role within companies. Servers are the way a company communicates between workstations and gains access to information on the internet. A SQL Server Database Administrator has all the responsibilities of a server administrator and more. SQL Server Database Administrator's are also expected to manage security, indexing, and stored procedure design of the server. SQL Server Database Administrator's are in very high demand, especially in light of the changes the Microsoft has made to its new SQL server. However, not everyone is qualified to be a SQL Server Database Administrator, it requires expert knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio, TCP/IP Network Protocol, Windows NT, Windows 2000 Server, VISIO, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Exchange, ERWIN, Microsoft MTS, HTML, XML, and Java scripts, and a certification in Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA). A SQL Server Database Administrator also needs to be well versed in every process of the development of a SQL server, from development and design, to inception, implementation and support. Without this knowledge, it is impossible for a SQL Server Database Administrator to provide proper services. Pursuing a career as a SQL Server Database Administrator begins with an education in Computer Sciences. Many companies will hire individuals with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, buy more and more are requiring a master's degree before considering an applicant for a SQL Server Database Administrator position. Further certifications, such as the MCDBA (mentioned above) are usually a requirement as well. Learning more than what is taught in college is imperative to the success of a SQL Server Database Administrator, especially due to SQL being such a specialized field. Further training for SQL Server Database Administrator positions are available at schools such as ITT Tech, or now with the internet as a part of everyday life, online education for SQL Server Database Administrator's is widely available as well. An important element for any individuals who chooses an online school for their trainings and certifications is to research the different schools offering the training. These facilities have different qualifications and acceptance among the IT community and among employers, and a prospective employee who is trained at ACME School of Computer does not have the same level of opportunity that an individual who receives their MCDBA from Microsoft directly. The easiest part of becoming a SQL Server Database Administrator is finding a company that is hiring SQL Server Database Administrators. Because this is a fast growing field, there are currently not enough SQL Server Database Administrator's for the companies who need them. As such, the salary for SQL Server Database Administrator's has increased over the past two years and is a career that will soon pass the $100k a year mark. While all IT professional are in a position to have lucrative careers, the SQL Server Database Administrators is going to be the top earners in the IT field. |
