While MySQL (available for free) is the most frequently used Database Management System (DBMS), Microsoft's SQL Server is the most frequently used DBMS that users pay for. Administering databases involves some specific knowledge to ensure proper performance. Microsft certification ensures an appropriate knowledge level.
Designing a database should follow a strict process of reviewing requirements and applying relational data standards. Failure to follow thes steps can introduce performance problems and can possibly cause data errors.
Disaster Recovery (DR) processes handle a number of different scenarioes from mistakes made in data entry to hardware failure.
A lack of proper DR can be catastrophic to a business.
Performance problems can result from improper initial design, or from a lack of ongoing maintenance.
Finding and fixing flaws can make huge performance improvements to your database.
Business Intelligence is a new buzzword that describes the process of analyzing data to create valuable insights for your business.
Many tools are available to transform data into powerful information.