DBAs in the World of DevOps

In this chapter, we will take a closer look at the evolving role of Database Administrators (DBAs) in the changing landscape of technology and data management. We will begin by exploring what the “early days” of database management were like when the DBA was primarily a gatekeeper of structured data, responsible for backups, data integrity, and query optimization. While those days may feel nostalgic, make no mistake, the profession has undergone significant transformations.

We’ll then delve into how cloud computing and big data are set to revolutionize the expectations of a DBA. Cloud computing is used to unshackle databases from on-premises limitations, offering scalability and flexibility like never before. Big data will be used to expand the types and volumes of data that DBAs interact with. It will no longer just be about SQL queries; it will be about managing and making sense of a torrent of structured and unstructured data flowing...