Database administration

[ˈdeɪtəbeɪs ˌædmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: Database administrations
administração de banco de dados
1. The practice of managing and maintaining databases, including tasks such as backup, recovery, security, performance tuning, and user access control
Database administration requires knowledge of SQL and system architecture to ensure data integrity and availability.
A administração de banco de dados requer conhecimento de SQL e arquitetura de sistemas para garantir a integridade e disponibilidade dos dados.
2. The operational oversight of database systems in an organization to ensure optimal performance and security
The IT department assigned a team to database administration after the system outage.
O departamento de TI designou uma equipe para a administração de banco de dados após a interrupção do sistema.
In Brazil's growing tech industry, database administration is a highly valued profession. The term is frequently used in job postings and corporate environments, particularly in São Paulo's tech hub. Database administrators (DBAs) are considered essential to maintaining business continuity, reflecting the importance of data management in modern organizations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
database managementDBA workdata managementdatabase operations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
administração de banco de dados
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
administração de BD / gestão de banco de dados
Both formal and abbreviated versions are used in tech industry
Rio de Janeiro
administração de banco de dados
Standard usage with formal terminology
Portugal
administração de bases de dados
Uses 'bases de dados' instead of 'banco de dados'

Related Words

database administratorSQLdata backupsystem securityperformance tuninguser access controldata integrity

Related Idioms & Phrases

to keep the database running smoothly
data is the new oil - emphasizing importance of database administration
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