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The database administrator (DBA) is responsible for managing and coordinating all
database activities. The DBA's job description includes database design, user
coordination, backup, recovery, overall performance, and database security. The
database administrator plays a crucial role in managing data for the employer. In the
past the DBA job has required sharp technical skills along with management ability.
However, the arrival on the scene of the relational database along with the rapidly changing technology has modified the database administrator's role. This has required organizations to vary the way of handling database management.
Traditional database design and data access were complicated. The database
administrator's job was to oversee any and all database-oriented tasks. This included
database design and implementation, installation, upgrade, SQL analysis and advice for
application developers.. The DBA was also responsible for back-up and recovery, which
required many complex utility programs that run in a specified order..