Database Administrator: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Many database administrators work like a librarian for computers, keeping information neat so it can be found in a flash.
Tools of the trade
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Database software
Special programs that store, sort and search huge amounts of information. They help grown-ups find what they need in seconds.
A day in the job
- Morning checkThe database administrator checks that all the information is safe and that the computers are running smoothly before the day begins.
Words to know
- Backup
- An extra copy of information, saved somewhere safe. If something goes wrong, the copy helps get everything back.
Quiz time
A database administrator only works with paper files.