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Database Administrator

A specialized learning path for DBAs covering SQL mastery, database design, performance tuning, replication, backup strategies, security, and cloud database management for data reliability.

roleintermediate12 nodes130h total
  1. 1

    SQL Mastery

    Master advanced SQL including joins, subqueries, window functions, and CTEs

    Completion criteria: Write complex queries optimizing data retrieval

    Next step: Learn database design principles

    ⏱ 14h

  2. 2

    Database Design and Normalization

    Design normalized schemas with proper constraints and relationships

    Prerequisites: dba-01

    Completion criteria: Design a normalized database schema for a complex domain

    Next step: Study PostgreSQL administration

    ⏱ 12h

  3. 3

    PostgreSQL Administration

    Master PostgreSQL installation, configuration, and management

    Prerequisites: dba-02

    Completion criteria: Configure and manage a PostgreSQL server for production

    Next step: Learn MySQL administration

    ⏱ 12h

  4. 4

    MySQL Administration

    Administer MySQL servers including configuration and storage engines

    Prerequisites: dba-03

    Completion criteria: Configure and optimize a MySQL server instance

    Next step: Study indexing and query optimization

    ⏱ 10h

  5. 5

    Indexing and Query Optimization

    Design effective indexes and optimize slow queries

    Prerequisites: dba-04

    Completion criteria: Optimize a set of slow queries using indexes and EXPLAIN analysis

    Next step: Learn performance tuning

    ⏱ 12h

  6. 6

    Performance Tuning and Monitoring

    Monitor database performance and tune server parameters

    Prerequisites: dba-05

    Completion criteria: Set up monitoring and tune a database for high throughput

    Next step: Study backup and recovery

    ⏱ 10h

  7. 7

    Backup and Recovery Strategies

    Design and implement backup and recovery procedures

    Prerequisites: dba-06

    Completion criteria: Implement a tested backup and recovery strategy

    Next step: Learn replication and high availability

    ⏱ 10h

  8. 8

    Replication and High Availability

    Configure replication, failover, and high availability setups

    Prerequisites: dba-07

    Completion criteria: Set up a replicated database cluster with automatic failover

    Next step: Study database security

    ⏱ 12h

  9. 9

    Database Security

    Implement database security with encryption, access control, and auditing

    Prerequisites: dba-08

    Completion criteria: Secure a database with encryption, roles, and audit logging

    Next step: Learn migration strategies

    ⏱ 10h

  10. 10

    Database Migration Strategies

    Plan and execute database migrations with minimal downtime

    Prerequisites: dba-09

    Completion criteria: Execute a zero-downtime database migration

    Next step: Study cloud database management

    ⏱ 8h

  11. 11

    Cloud Database Management

    Manage cloud databases on AWS RDS, Aurora, and Cloud SQL

    Prerequisites: dba-10

    Completion criteria: Deploy and manage a cloud database with automated backups

    Next step: Build a capstone DBA project

    ⏱ 10h

  12. 12

    Capstone DBA Project

    Design and manage a complete production database environment

    Prerequisites: dba-11

    Completion criteria: Deliver a production database setup with HA, backups, and monitoring

    Next step: Explore NoSQL and NewSQL databases and data engineering

    ⏱ 10h