Re: seeking DBMS v MCSE career advice

"Peter Lucas" <plucas_at_toad.net> wrote in message news:7adfa011.0409151750.455b712e_at_posting.google.com...
> I am a self-taught inhouse systems administrator and db developer for
> a property development and management company, but it looks like the
> "house" is about to fall down, so I am now looking at exit strategies.
> Using Filemaker Pro I developed a comprehensive relational database
> for the company, which I enjoyed doing very much.
> I am now looking at an intensive training and certification program at
> Johns Hopkins Computer Career Institute in Columbia MD in either
> Oracle or MS certification programs.
> I would appreciate any thoughts about the relative merits and benefits
> of following the Oracle path as opposed to MS certification programs.
> What are suggested introductory materials to Oracle? Who are the major
> users? What is the current job market for Oracle DB administrators?
> Would I be better off following the MS cert program? What can I expect
> in salary? Is the product feasible for small and large users alike? If
> anyone familiar with the Johns Hopkins program reads this post, I
> would appreciate your evaluation of it. Any and all remarks are
> welcome...
> As an aside, although I have been administering a W2K server network,
> my preferred machine, which I use at home, is Mac. Are there any niche
> opportunities to be found in the Mac world?
> Thanks in advance,
> Peter Lucas

I agree 100% with Ana. Go the MS route for sure. Received on Thu Sep 16 2004 - 09:12:13 CDT