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INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Interview Questions for Database Administrator

Can you provide an example of a performance tuning and optimization (PTO) you have done?

Can you describe your experience with database design, documentation, and coding?

Have you worked with cloud services and database as a service (DBaaS) like AWS RDS or Azure SQL Database? If so, can you explain your experience?

What DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third-party tools have you used in your previous experience?

How do you ensure security measures are in place to protect data?

How proficient are you in data backup, recovery, security, integrity, and SQL?

How many years of experience do you have as a Database Administrator?

How do you prepare and maintain documentation of database procedures and configurations?

How do you implement, configure, and troubleshoot database instances, replication, backup, partitions, storage, and access?

How do you provide technical support for database maintenance and disaster recovery?

What is your educational background? Do you have a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field?

What experience do you have in working and communicating effectively in a team environment?

Do you have experience working in distributed computing environments? Can you provide an example?

What is your experience with SQL and database management systems (DBMS) like?

How have you maintained and administered databases across multiple platforms and computing environments?

How would you describe your analytical and organizational skills?

What methods do you use to monitor database performance and conduct periodic health checks?

Can you explain your understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and best practices?

Can you provide an example of how you have optimized database systems for performance efficiency?

Can you provide an example of a collaboration with software developers to integrate databases with applications?

Have you worked with database standards and end user applications? If so, what was your role?

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