Re: OCP newsletter, latest changes...

Brian, come one hard core oracle people know that windoze is not a real OS.

And hard core oracle people only use the Oracle GUI tools, no toad or any of the rest of that crap, OEM runs on linux, i dont see a stinkin toad running on anything other than windoze and we all know the unix heads(including myself) live and die by the command line, its the only way to live.

joe

Brian McGraw wrote:

> I couldn't believe that, Ron, so I had to check it out myself. You're
> right:
>
> http://www.oracle.com/education/certification/index.html?dba9i_ocmpract.html
>
> Oracle Certified Master DBA Practicum Exam
>
> An OCM candidate must successfully pass the Oracle Certified Master
> DBA practicum after having completed the required OU advanced learning
> requirements. The practicum will be conducted at an Oracle University
> facility in each global region. The location for Americas is Chicago,
> IL. The cost for the practicum is $2000.00 US Dollars. Locations for
> EMEA and APAC have not yet been determined.
>
> The practicum is a two-day, hands-on performance based event where
> candidates will be presented with numerous scenarios that will require
> them to diagnose and solve highly technical Oracle server related
> problems. Each candidate will have their own dedicated LINUX server
> that is configured with the Oracle server software, Oracle Enterprise
> Manager, and the Oracle documentation set.
>
> Topics on the practicum include core database technology, database
> configuration, replication, partitioning, parallel operations,
> diagnostics, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and backup and
> recovery. Candidates may also encounter ad hoc database problems that
> they will have to resolve, therefore simulating "real-world" database
> operations. Oracle tools such as Oracle Enterprise Manager, Data
> Guard, Flashback, Recovery Manager, and Oracle documentation will be
> available to candidates during the practicum.
>
> Candidates will be scored on their ability to successfully complete
> the scenarios and if they obtain a passing score they will be awarded
> the OCM certification. Based upon a candidate's performance during the
> practicum, they may not be awarded the OCM certification if they do
> not achieve the preset passing score.
>
> I think that the price tag is a way too high to start with, but the
> thing that really blew me away is that the test is on Linux only???
> It?s hard for me to believe that they won?t let you take it on your
> platform of choice, especially for the hard-core-Windows guys out there.
>
> And I have to use Enterprise Manager? Give me a break ? and a SQL> prompt.
>
> Brian
>
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>
> | Brian McGraw /* DBA */ Infinity Insurance |
>
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>
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> -----Original Message-----
> Rogers
> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 1:34 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
>
> Did you check out the prices for the OCM? Two classes plus $2,000 for
>
> the exam the last time I looked into it. Can I take an upgrade exam to
>
> upgrade my OCM-7?
>
> Ron
>
> ROR mô¿ôm
>
>>>> cgrabowy_at_fcg.com 06/17/02 02:14PM >>>
>
> Speaking of OCP...I got this from the OCP newsletter...I guess Oracle
>
> needs
>
> more revenue streams...
>
> Dear Oracle Certified Professional,
>
> Please acknowledge this correspondance as an official notification in
>
> regards to your pursuit of Oracle Certification.
>
> The Oracle Certification credential continues to provide leverage to
>
> those
>
> who have earned it, leading to increased demand for Oracle Certified
>
> Professionals among hiring managers. To help meet this demand and
>
> increase
>
> the value of the credential, Oracle is investing heavily in the
>
> betterment
>
> of certification exams and learning offerings. Oracle customers and
>
> business
>
> partners demand that their Oracle Certified Professionals have
>
> hands-on
>
> experience with all aspects of the Oracle database. To meet our
>
> commitment
>
> to customers and constituents, three distinct changes are being rolled
>
> out
>
> with the goal of increasing the level of quality of our certification
>
> skill
>
> and ability benchmarks:
>
> Scenario-based testing in all new Oracle Certified Professional track
>
> exams
>
> (as of January, 2002)
>
> Instructor-led class requirement for all Oracle9i DBA Certified
>
> Professionals (as of June 15, 2002)
>
> A new hands-on Masters Practicum (available October, 2002)
>
> The OCP Oracle9i DBA track requires four tests: two required tests for
>
> OCA
>
> certification plus two additional tests. Oracle now also requires (as
>
> of
>
> June 15, 2002) that all newly starting OCP credential candidates
>
> complete
>
> one hands-on course with Oracle University in preparation for their
>
> exams
>
> and future role as an Oracle technologist.
>
> Because you are already an Oracle Certified Professional, you are not
>
> required to complete any course requirements to upgrade your credential
>
> to
>
> Oracle9i status. You will simply be required to take the appropriate
>
> OCP DBA
>
> upgrade exam(s).
>
> The Masters Practicum exam will be launched during October 2002 at
>
> regional
>
> centers around the globe. This credential will prove to the market that
>
> each
>
> Oracle Certified Master has demonstrated the ability to be successful
>
> on the
>
> job. To learn more about this credential, view our website's section
>
> specific to the OCM program. The program requires that candidates first
>
> earn
>
> their OCP for Oracle9i, and then complete two advanced courses from
>
> Oracle
>
> University. The website includes a list of courses that can be applied
>
> to
>
> meet the requirement. After fulfilling the course requirement,
>
> candidates
>
> can schedule an appointment for their practicum exam. The exam is a
>
> two-day
>
> event at a regional Oracle University center involving hands-on,
>
> job-performance-based testing using Oracle9i Database technologies.
>
> For more information, visit www.oracle.com/education/certification, or
>
> phone
>
> your local Oracle University representative. A complete listing of
>
> local
>
> Oracle University representative phone numbers can be at
>
> www.oracle.com/education/index.html?contact.html.
>
> Thank you for your understanding of Oracle's commitment to excellence
>
> and
>
> continued quality for the Oracle Certification Program.
>
> Regards,
>
> Oracle Certification
>
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