FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of an Administrator in the Teradata database administration team?
The primary responsibility is to maintain Teradata DEV, UAT, PROD, and COB environments as part of the database administration team.
What kind of infrastructure does this role monitor and maintain?
This role monitors and maintains Teradata infrastructure, including backup servers, tape libraries, and Datadomain servers.
Will I need to coordinate with vendors?
Yes, the role involves coordinating with vendors on issues related to software, hardware, and other technical needs.
What tasks are involved in capacity planning and performance analysis?
Tasks include assessing the Teradata database and Netbackup for performance, analyzing usage, and planning for future capacity needs.
What are some projects I might work on in this role?
You may work on projects to upgrade existing infrastructure or deploy new systems to enhance performance or increase capacity.
How does this role contribute to improving Teradata system performance?
This role involves query performance tuning and implementing appropriate workload rules to enhance overall system performance.
What is required for designing disaster recovery solutions?
The role involves designing and implementing custom disaster recovery solutions to replicate data from production to a disaster recovery system.
Will I need to respond to customer-related issues?
Yes, the role includes responding to and resolving complex customer-related issues.
What skills are essential for this Administrator position?
In-depth knowledge of Teradata, Netbackup, EMC DataDomain, and scripting skills to optimize the Teradata environments are essential.
What kind of security administration will I handle?
You will work on security administration tasks such as full disk, network, media encryption, and hardening of systems.
What does PDCR installation involve?
PDCR installation involves collection, migration, configuration, troubleshooting, and reporting of performance data.
Will I be working with specific Teradata tools?
Yes, you will work with tools such as Vewpoint, Datalab, Querygrid, Datamover, and BAR setup and configuration.