Traditional DBA Practices
Traditional DBA (Database Administrator) practices refer to established, often manual, methods for managing, maintaining, and optimizing relational database systems, such as Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL. These practices include tasks like performance tuning, backup and recovery, security management, and capacity planning, typically performed by specialized database administrators using command-line tools and scripts. They emphasize reliability, data integrity, and adherence to structured processes in on-premises or legacy environments.
Developers should learn traditional DBA practices when working with enterprise-level relational databases in stable, compliance-heavy industries like finance or healthcare, where data consistency and audit trails are critical. These skills are essential for troubleshooting performance issues, ensuring data availability during failures, and collaborating effectively with DBA teams in hybrid or legacy systems. They provide a foundational understanding of database internals that complements modern DevOps approaches.