Re: Book recommendation...

Well, of course it's for money!?!? Hey, if I can get a job eventually with some more knowledge and training making $70K+ to start why shouldn't I?

Right now I support two Oracle server apps, one on NT, the other currently Novell, migrating to NT soon. Also support SQL 7. Basic backup, export stuff, not much query line needed, except a little more for Oracle application with help from our vendor.

I'm a Network Enginner, MCSE, CCNA, CNE etc...just looking to expand my knowledge and career options.

Sure I would like to be an Oracle Guru, with time, but since I have access to this stuff, might as well make the company pay for some books/training etc...and take advantage of it. Right now it is tough for a network engineer to make $70K+ in my area without consulting or being in a senior position. DBAs can start at $70K on up around here and jobs are a dime a dozen, so you better believe it is partly about the money. Hey, I got a mortgage and child to raise and support just like most people...

Got to look out for number 1 and my interest...

Thanks for the info, I got the Loney book on order and will start my endeavor, will probably be coming back often for info etc...of course, I have to get this damn MCSE 2000 upgrade done first...what a pain in the butt...

Thanks,
Keith

"Paul" <paulhjli_at_hotmail.com> wrote in message news:tacs0tknkapo96_at_corp.supernews.com...
> Hi Guys,
> I owned all of those books and CD, even I spent a lot money for them. My
> Oracle library is at least 6 feet. But I really love all of them. If you
> want to become real Oracle guy, NOT only for salary or money. I believe
> you will build that too.
>
> Paul
>
> Buck Turgidson wrote:
> >
> >
> > The best documentation I've found is the Oracle Server Concepts,
 available from
> > their website for free, or on CD. There's other more detailed
 documentation
> > available there, too.
> >
> > I find Oracle to be one of the better documented software packages.
> >
> >
> > "Keith" <none_at_nospam.com> wrote in message
> > news:ZNQo6.267$lt4.125246_at_paloalto-snr1.gtei.net...
> > > Somewhat new to Oracle. Looking for a Dummies to Oracle (don't want
 the
> > > actual dummy series).
> > >
> > > Want a good book that kind of takes you through Oracle, concepts,
 terms
> > > etc...then maybe will take you through setting up the server, client,
> > > databases, tables and more advanced topics as it proceeds...
> > >
> > > Sort of a ground up book is what I am looking at for Oracle.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Keith
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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Received on Thu Mar 08 2001 - 10:39:36 CST