Re: I am getting my first Certification: 8i or 9i?

"Jonathan E. Magnus" <jmagnus_at_net1.removethis.net> wrote in message news:vhahav4qj4konbe8d0nh4nnh5acqtbui1g_at_4ax.com...
> Thanks for the opinions.
>
> At the moment I have no job. I was laid off in mid-March.
> (I am not 'desperate' for work, but woud like to have a steady job so
> I can buy new toys from time to time.)

That sucks.

>
> There is no practical way I can think of to get experience on Oracle
> newer than 7 any time soon.

If you haven't already, get a technet subscription otn.oracle.com and download or order, whichever is cheaper, the not for commercial use release of 9i that is available there. You can play with it at home for free.

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Niall Litchfield
Oracle DBA
Audit Commission UK
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