New Skills to learn as Oracle DBA or Oracle Apps DBA

Most Oracle DBA & Oracle Apps DBAs are already aware that the technology world is moving fast and that is a fact that no one can change.

In addition to the traditional responsibilities of an Oracle Apps DBA/DBA, such as installation, configuration, patching, and performance tuning, Oracle Apps DBA/DBAs should consider developing skills in the following areas in order to stay relevant in the job market:

Below skills related to cloud, Network and OS will definitely add value and will help to stay relevant in the technology world:

Cloud Technologies Skills:

Cloud Infrastructure: Knowledge of cloud infrastructure providers such as AWS, Azure, OCI, and GCP, and the ability to provision and manage cloud resources.
Cloud Migration: Understanding of cloud migration strategies, tools, and techniques, and experience with migrating Oracle and Non-Oracle databases to the cloud.
Cloud Security: Knowledge of cloud security best practices and the ability to secure and harden Oracle and Non-Oracle databases in the cloud.
Cloud Automation: Experience with cloud automation and orchestration tools, such as Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet, to automate the provisioning and management of Oracle and Non-Oracle databases in the cloud.
Cloud Monitoring and Management: Knowledge of cloud-based monitoring and management tools, such as CloudWatch and Azure Monitor, and the ability to monitor and troubleshoot Oracle and Non-Oracle databases running in the cloud.
Cloud Optimization: Understanding of cloud cost optimization techniques and the ability to optimize the cost of running Oracle databases in the cloud.
Cloud-Native Oracle Services: Knowledge of cloud-native Oracle services such as Oracle Autonomous Database, and the ability to provision, manage and monitor these services.

Network technology skills:

Network protocols: Knowledge of the most commonly used network protocols, such as TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP, can help Oracle DBAs and Oracle Apps DBAs troubleshoot network-related issues and optimize database communications.
Firewall and security: Understanding how firewalls work, and how to configure them to allow the appropriate traffic to reach the databases and applications, is important to protect databases and applications from unauthorized access.
Load balancing: Knowledge of load balancing techniques and technologies, such as DNS round-robin and hardware load balancers, can help Oracle DBAs and Oracle Apps DBAs ensure that their databases and applications are highly available and can handle high traffic.
Network monitoring: Understanding how to monitor network performance, such as using tools like Wireshark or netstat, can help Oracle DBAs and Oracle Apps DBAs troubleshoot and resolve network-related issues.
Cloud networking: Knowledge of cloud networking concepts and technologies, such as Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) and Direct Connect, can be useful for Oracle DBAs and Oracle Apps DBAs working in cloud-based environments.
Network Automation and scripting: Automating routine network tasks such as firewall rules management and troubleshooting can save a lot of time and reduce the risk of human error.
Network virtualization: Knowledge of network virtualization technologies, such as VLANs, VRFs, and VXLANs, can be useful for Oracle DBAs and Oracle Apps DBAs working in virtualized environments.

By learning these skills, Oracle DBAs and Oracle Apps DBAs will be better equipped to troubleshoot and optimize network-related issues, ensuring the availability and security of their databases and applications.

Operating System skills:

Linux administration: As many organizations are moving their databases to the cloud, it is important for DBAs to have a good understanding of Linux, which is the most commonly used OS for cloud deployments.
Windows administration: Even though Linux is more popular for cloud deployments, Windows is still widely used for on-premises deployments.
Virtualization: Many organizations are now using virtualization to deploy their databases, so it is important for DBAs to have a good understanding of virtualization technologies like VMware and Hyper-V.
Automation and scripting: Automation and scripting can help DBAs to manage and monitor their databases more efficiently. DBAs should learn languages such as Python, Perl, and Bash to automate tasks like database backups and monitoring.
Storage management: As the volume of data being stored in databases increases, it is important for DBAs to have a good understanding of storage management. They should learn about storage technologies such as SAN and NAS, as well as storage protocols like iSCSI and Fibre Channel.
Performance tuning: As the volume of data being stored in databases increases, it is important for DBAs to have a good understanding of performance tuning, including how to troubleshoot and optimize database performance.
Containerization: Containers can help DBAs to deploy, scale, and manage their databases more efficiently. DBAs should learn about containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Security: As the data stored in databases becomes more valuable and sensitive, it is important for DBAs to have a good understanding of security best practices and technologies.
Data Governance: As the volume of data being stored in databases increases, it is important for DBAs to have a good understanding of data governance, including compliance regulations, data privacy, and data retention.

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Brijesh Gogia

I’m an experienced Cloud/Oracle Applications/DBA Architect with more than 15 years of full-time DBA/Architect experience. I have gained wide knowledge on Oracle and Non-Oracle software stack running on-prem and on Cloud and have worked on several big projects for multi-national companies. I enjoy working with leading-edge technology and have a passion for Cloud architecture, automation, database performance, and stability. Thankfully my work allows me time for researching new technologies (and to write about them).

New Skills to learn as Oracle DBA or Oracle Apps DBA

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