In the itpub survey, up to 42% of DBAs were transformed by developers.

[It168 technical analysis comment]
Recently, an interesting survey was launched on the itpub website, the largest database and technology community in China. "How did you become a DBA ?" The survey results are intriguing. The data shows that up to 42% of DBAs are transformed from developers, and only 14% of them are engaged in the first job as DBAs.

"Because of the special nature of DBA's work, more than 80% of full-time DBAs are half way out of the house. This result is not surprising ." A senior dba of the itpub community said in an interview with reporters. On the other hand, it also shows that there are deficiencies in DBA vocational training and early education initialization.
Although all computer schools offer courses on database system principles or database development and application, most computer graduates are still unfamiliar with the role of DBA, I don't know the specific content of this job and the professional knowledge I Need To Know. Therefore, it is difficult for new graduates to become DBAs. Even if you become a DBA, you need a good technical environment and one to two years of training to independently manage database systems that support large businesses.
Today, data has become the most important asset for enterprises second only to personnel. The DBA position has become popular in the IT industry, but it is still difficult for most technicians to become a qualified DBA.
Which of the earliest occupations are most helpful to DBA work? In the investigation and discussion, the opinions of netizens are also different. Netizens generally think that the DBA transformed from a developer may have outstanding performance in performance optimization, while the system administrator can better understand the characteristics of different platforms and make the database run stably on the platform.
With the improvement of Enterprise Informatization and the development of IT technology, enterprises' demands for IT personnel become increasingly refined, and different positions and responsibilities are also clearly divided. However, many participants in the survey said that their work in the company is system management, network management, database system management, and so on.