# Database Administrators > Administer, test, and implement computer databases, applying knowledge of database management systems. Coordinate changes to computer databases. Identify, investigate, and resolve database performance issues, database capacity, and database scalability. May plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. - Code: 15-1242.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 15-1242) - Family: [Computer & Mathematical](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-15), one of its 38 occupations - Tasks: 18 tasks (15 core and 3 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/15-1242.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/15-1242.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes. Core task · Task 1299 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 2. Plan, coordinate, and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure. Core task · Task 1301 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 3. Plan and install upgrades of database management system software to enhance database performance. Core task · Task 21649 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 4. Specify users and user access levels for each segment of database. Core task · Task 1305 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 5. Test changes to database applications or systems. Core task · Task 21651 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 6. Test programs or databases, correct errors, and make necessary modifications. Core task · Task 1300 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 7. Train users and answer questions. Core task · Task 1303 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 8. Provide technical support to junior staff or clients. Core task · Task 21650 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 9. Approve, schedule, plan, and supervise the installation and testing of new products and improvements to computer systems, such as the installation of new databases. Core task · Task 1302 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 10. Develop standards and guidelines for the use and acquisition of software and to protect vulnerable information. Core task · Task 1298 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 11. Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system, or direct others in coding descriptions. Core task · Task 1313 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 12. Develop data models describing data elements and how they are used, following procedures and using pen, template, or computer software. Core task · Task 1306 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 13. Select and enter codes to monitor database performance and to create production databases. Core task · Task 1311 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 14. Identify, evaluate and recommend hardware or software technologies to achieve desired database performance. Core task · Task 21648 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 15. Review procedures in database management system manuals to make changes to database. Core task · Task 1309 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 16. Identify and evaluate industry trends in database systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management. Supplemental task · Task 1312 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 17. Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records. Supplemental task · Task 1314 · Rated by 67 people who do the job, August 2023 18. Revise company definition of data as defined in data dictionary. 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