data models
The techniques and existing systems used for structuring data elements and showing relationships between them, as well as methods for interpreting the data structures and relationships.
digital
Database administrators test, implement and administer computer databases. They use their expertise in database management systems to plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard computer databases. They also use scripts and configuration files to tailor a database to users' needs.
Competences and skills
67 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
10 competencesdata quality assessment
The process of revealing data issues using quality indicators, measures and metrics in order to plan data cleansing and data enrichment strategies according to data quality criteria.
digital
data storage
The physical and technical concepts of how digital data storage is organised in specific schemes both locally, such as hard-drives and random-access memories (RAM) and remotely, via network, internet or cloud.
digital
database development tools
The methodologies and tools used for creating logical and physical structure of databases, such as logical data structures, diagrams, modelling methodologies and entity-relationships.
digital
database management systems
The tools for creating, updating and managing databases, such as Oracle, MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
digital
distributed computing
The software process in which computer components interact over a network and send messages to communicate on their actions.
digital
domain name service
Naming database which maps internet domain names to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. The Domain Name System allows internet users to utilise names such as website titles instead of remembering numeric IP addresses used by computers to locate a concrete website
digital
information structure
The type of infrastructure which defines the format of data: semi-structured, unstructured and structured.
digital
query languages
The field of standardised computer languages for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information.
digital
resource description framework query language
The query languages such as SPARQL which are used to retrieve and manipulate data stored in Resource Description Framework format (RDF).
digital
Cross-sector
1 competencesystem backup best practice
The procedures related to preparing for recovery or continuation of technology infrastructure vital to an organisation.
digital
Essential skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
13 competencesadminister ICT system
Handle components of ICT system by maintaining configuration, managing users, monitoring resource use, performing backups and installing hardware or software to comply with the set requirements.
digital
balance database resources
Stabilise the workload and resources of a database, by controlling the demand of transactions, allocating disk spaces and ensuring reliability of the servers in order to optimise cost and risk ratio.
digital
create data models
Use specific techniques and methodologies to analyse the data requirements of an organisation's business processes in order to create models for these data, such as conceptual, logical and physical models. These models have a specific structure and format.
digital
define database physical structure
Specify the physical configuration of database files on a given media. This consists of in-detail specifications of indexing options, data types and data elements placed in the data dictionary.
digital
design database backup specifications
Specify procedures to be performed on databases which ensure the copying and archiving of data for possible restoration in case of a data loss event.
digital
design database scheme
Draft a database scheme by following the Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) rules in order to create a logically arranged group of objects such as tables, columns and processes.
digital
interpret technical texts
Read and understand technical texts that provide information on how to perform a task, usually explained in steps.
maintain database performance
Calculate values for database parameters. Implement new releases and execute regular maintenance tasks such as establishing backup strategies and eliminating index fragmentation.
digital
maintain database security
Master a wide variety of information security controls in order to pursue maximal database protection.
digital
operate relational database management system
Extract, store and verify information using database management systems based on the relational database model, which arranges data into tables of rows and columns, such as Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL.
digital
- Scope note
- This activity excludes programming activities, changing structure of database or designing databases.
perform backups
Implement backup procedures to backup data and systems to ensure permanent and reliable system operation. Execute data backups in order to secure information by copying and archiving to ensure integrity during system integration and after data loss occurrence.
digital
use an application-specific interface
Understand and use interfaces particular to an application or use case.
digital
use scripting programming
Utilise specialised ICT tools to create computer code that is interpreted by the corresponding run-time environments in order to extend applications and automate common computer operations. Use programming languages which support this method such as Unix Shell scripts, JavaScript, Python and Ruby.
digital
Cross-sector
4 competencesapply company policies
Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.
manage database
Apply database design schemes and models, define data dependencies, use query languages and database management systems (DBMS) to develop and manage databases.
digital
perform ICT troubleshooting
Identify problems with servers, desktops, printers, networks, and remote access, and perform actions which solve the problems.
digital
use databases
Use software tools for managing and organising data in a structured environment which consists of attributes, tables and relationships in order to query and modify the stored data.
digital
Optional knowledge 23 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
20 competencesDB2
The computer program IBM DB2 is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company IBM.
digital
Filemaker (database management systems)
The computer program FileMaker is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company FileMaker Inc.
digital
IBM Informix
The computer program IBM Informix is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company IBM.
digital
LDAP
The computer language LDAP is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information.
digital
LINQ
The computer language LINQ is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.
digital
MarkLogic
The NoSQL enterprise non-relational database used for creating, updating and managing large amounts of unstructured data stored in the cloud and which provides features such as semantics, flexible data models and Hadoop integration.
digital
MDX
The computer language MDX is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.
digital
Microsoft Access
The computer program Access is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company Microsoft.
digital
MySQL
The computer program MySQL is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, currently developed by the software company Oracle.
digital
N1QL
The computer language N1QL is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the software company Couchbase.
digital
ObjectStore
The computer program ObjectStore is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company Object Design, Incorporated.
digital
online analytical processing
The online tools which analyse, aggregate and present multi-dimensional data enabling users to interactively and selectively extract and view data from specific points of view.
digital
OpenEdge Database
The computer program OpenEdge Database is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company Progress Software Corporation.
digital
Oracle Relational Database
The computer program Oracle Rdb is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company Oracle.
digital
PostgreSQL
The computer program PostgreSQL is a free and open-source software tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the PostgreSQL Global Development Group.
digital
SPARQL
The computer language SPARQL is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the international standards organisation World Wide Web Consortium.
digital
SQL Server
The computer program SQL Server is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company Microsoft.
digital
Teradata Database
The computer program Teradata Database is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company Teradata Corporation.
digital
TripleStore
The RDF store or TripleStore is a database used for storage and retrieval of Resource Description Framework triples (subject-predicate-object data entities) which can be accessed by semantic queries.
digital
XQuery
The computer language XQuery is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the international standards organisation World Wide Web Consortium.
digital
Cross-sector
3 competencesbusiness intelligence
The tools used to transform large amounts of raw data into relevant and helpful business information.
digital
data engineering
The process of developing and constructing systems for implementing data collection and analysis at large scale.
digital
quality assurance methodologies
Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.
Optional skills and competences 16 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesdesign database in the cloud
Apply design principles for an adaptive, elastic, automated, loosely coupled databases making use of cloud infrastructure. Aim to remove any single point of failure through distributed database design.
digital
execute ICT audits
Organise and execute audits in order to evaluate ICT systems, compliance of components of systems, information processing systems and information security. Identify and collect potential critical issues and recommend solutions based on required standards and solutions.
digital
implement a firewall
Download, install and update a network security system designed to prevent unauthorized access to a private network.
digital
implement anti-virus software
Download, install and update software to prevent, detect and remove malicious software, such as computer viruses.
digital
implement ICT security policies
Implement statements, assertions or rules that specify the appropriate use and protection of the ICT assets and systems from an organisation. These ICT security policies cover topics such as data classification, password management, access control and incident response.
digital
manage cloud data and storage
Create and manage cloud data retention. Identify and implement data protection, encryption, and capacity planning needs.
digital
support ICT system users
Communicate with end users, instruct them on how to progress with tasks, use ICT support tools and methods to solve problems and identify possible side effects and provide solutions.
digital
use automatic programming
Utilise specialised software tools to generate computer code from specifications, such as diagrams, structured informations or other means of describing functionality.
digital
- Scope note
- Includes visual programming.
Cross-sector
8 competencesestimate duration of work
Produce accurate calculations on time necessary to fulfil future technical tasks based on past and present information and observations or plan the estimated duration of individual tasks in a given project.
protect personal data and privacy
Protect personal data and privacy in digital environments. Understand how to use and share personally identifiable information while being able to protect oneself and others from damages. Understand that digital services use a “Privacy policy” to inform how personal data is used.
digCompdigital
provide ICT support
Resolve ICT-related incidents and service requests from customers, clients or colleagues including password resets and updating databases such as Microsoft Exchange email.
digital
provide technical training
Explain and demonstrate the use of training equipment and system functions.
remove computer virus or malware from a computer
Carry out actions to remove computer viruses or other types of malware from a computer.
digital
use back-up and recovery tools
Use tools which allow users to copy and archive computer software, configurations and data and recover them in case of loss.
digital
use different communication channels
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
use spreadsheets software
Use software tools to create and edit tabular data to carry out mathematical calculations, organise data and information, create diagrams based on data and to retrieve them.
digital