SQL Server Database Administrator Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a SQL Server Database Administrator includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Manage SQL Server databases 
  • Configure and maintain database servers and processes
  • Monitor system's health and performance
  • Ensure high levels of performance, availability, sustainability and security
  • Analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time
  • Provide suggestions for solutions
  • Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
  • Assist developers with query tuning and schema refinement
  • Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems
  • Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of SQL Server Database Administrator duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific SQL Server Database Administrator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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