Define database physical structure

Description

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.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 1 occupations
  • Optional in 3 occupations
  • Total: 4 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Database administrator
    Database administrators test, implement and administer computer databases. They use their expertise in database management systems to plan, coordinate and implement security measur…

Optional for

  • Data warehouse designer
    A data warehouse designer is a specialized IT professional responsible for designing and creating efficient and organized data storage systems known as data warehouses. Data wareho…
  • Knowledge engineer
    Knowledge engineers integrate structured knowledge into computer systems (knowledge bases) in order to solve complex problems normally requiring a high level of human expertise or …
  • Database designer
    Database designers specify the database's logical structure, processes, and information flows. They design data models and databases to serve data acquisition. Excludes people perf…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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