RE: Oracle DBA vs. Oracle Apps DBA

From: Dasko, Dan <Dan.Dasko_at_cdicorp.com>
Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 14:49:53 -0700
Message-ID: <F001.0030C66C.20010523130515@fatcity.com>

Sometimes I think Apps DBA is shorthand for senior developer.

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I would be interested in hearing your opinions on the differences between an Oracle DBA and an Oracle Apps DBA. Are they different? And how? Are they so different that one could not perform the duties of another? Learning curve for each?

My interest was sparked when I interviewed with a company that had advertised for a senior Oracle DBA. It become known in the interview that they were moving legacy apps to Oracle Apps (Financial, HR) and were in need of an Apps DBA. I have no experience using these products. But I did tell them I have over 10 years experience as a DBA, using all 4 major DBMS engines on 4 different unix platofrms. Should that be taken into account? I feel I could easily learn Apps DBA duties as I have learned other DBMS's. They still wanted an experienced Apps DBA and said they have a current DBA who is 'learning on the fly'.

Caught in a catch-22. Can't get experience with Apps because can't get hired, BUT can't get hired without experience...

Opinions?

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RE: Oracle DBA vs. Oracle Apps DBA - Different? and how?