TS 13214

TS 13214 is a vocational standard that defines the data base administrator occupation and the job profile of the professional who performs it. Its focus is the technical and professional framing of data base administration: what the role is, how it is classified, and how the minimum equipment needed for the job is identified and assessed. In that sense, the document organizes the occupation around defined occupational criteria rather than around a single software platform or product.

Role definition and technical context

In general technical terms, a database administrator is the specialist responsible for keeping data organized, available, and controlled. Typical database administration work involves managing access rights, supporting data integrity, planning backup and recovery, and helping ensure that applications can rely on consistent data. This standard covers the definition and classification of that occupational role and also addresses the minimum tools, equipment, and hardware used in performing the job.

How capability is measured and assessed

A notable feature of the standard is that it includes the measurement and evaluation of the qualities expected from a database administrator. This means the occupation is approached through explicit criteria rather than by title alone. In practical terms, such evaluation usually relates to professional knowledge, disciplined operation, problem-solving approach, and systematic work habits as they apply to database administration. The references linked to the document also place it within a broader information-technology context connected with terminology, programming, and network administration.

• Occupational definition and classification framework
• Minimum tools, equipment, and hardware
• Measurement and evaluation of required qualities
• Professional scope of database administration