Re: UDB dba?

IBM has a lot of resources in thier website; Actually they had a promotion recently , where they will send you a version of Db2 UDB 7 (evaluation) for linux/windoze where they will include a training CD for experienced RDBAs.

Not many books around as compared Oracle.There is also a 3 exam cerification program. Like I said goto db2 area of IBM website...Try the IBM developerworks also.

IMHO, DB2 UDB may worth the study.Many vendors like Peoplesoft SAP and SIEBL are now suggesting DB2 over Oracle; (Reason may not be sensible)

Charlie Crissman wrote:

> Gang,
>
> I am a Sr. Oracle DBA with over 6 years of Oracle DBA exp. and 11 years
> working in Unix. I also have my OCP credential. I have not had any
> problems finding work as an Oracle DBA. Things are just fine.
>
> I am being presented with an opportunity in my company to learn UDB and
> be the lead DBA on our UDB projects. I have had blinders on with
> respect to other dbms's since I started in Oracle and don't have a great
> feel for UDB, its future, its competitiveness with Oracle, etc...
>
> Can anyone out there give me some objective opinions about me learning
> this new skill?
>
> Thanks, Charlie Crissman
> Sr. Oracle DBA
Received on Mon Feb 12 2001 - 08:54:02 CST