Re: Thanks for the reply

The best DBAs are the ones surfing the net. The DBAs that are constantly at work fixing things are the one's to be wary of.

I am not in a position to comment on the STS stuff. For the classes I teach I read most of the commonly available books and from them, plus my own experiences, construct a curriculum that is oriented toward "doing the job" rather than "passing a test".

My feeling is that if you have to learn Oracle on your own ... construct a simple project such as managing your CD collection or check book and then build an application from scratch. Then show it to someone who really knows Oracle and ask them to rip it to shreds. Then rebuild it. Then let them at it again. Then rebuild it. Make sure your "mentor" really knows Oracle and is not just self-important.

Daniel Morgan

Justin wrote:

> Hey, Chris,
>
> Thanks for the reply, I took a look at the STS stuff, looks good though
> the price is kind of steep. Do you have any experience with STS ? Do you
> think reading oracle's documentation will help, though the volume is kind of
> overwhelming.
>
> I'm just curious, the DBAs I know seems just like Sys Admins, sitting
> there surfing the net all day, unless someone broke something or something
> really bad happend, which doesn't happen that often, while us poor
> programmers have to work day and night at every new feature release, which
> is almost every week.
>
> Justin
>
> "Chris Boyle" <cboyle_at_no.spam.hargray.com> wrote in message
> news:a2u70u$dh8d$1_at_news3.infoave.net...
> > I would also skip the OCP CBTs from Oracle. They were the exact same
> > quality as Daniel found the book to be. Until Sybex or somebody comes out
> > with a book your only choice is class room training. You could get the
> STS
> > test. They will help you pass certification.
> >
> > I have never met a DBA that didn't have deadlines to meet and recovering a
> > mission critical instance after a disk failure can't be considered
> relaxing.
> > DBA is different than programming but it can be just as stressful and
> > taxing.
> >
> > Good luck on the exams.
> >
> >
> > "Justin" <justin_at_ca.ca> wrote in message
> > news:_Ul48.20204$bu6.3893731_at_news20.bellglobal.com...
> > > Hi, there,
> > >
> > > I'm thinking about take oracle 9i ocp exam, at least the oca part,
> > before
> > > looking for a dba job. Been a programmer too long, tired and laid off.
> > Want
> > > something more relaxing. Hate deadlines.
> > > Any suggestions on what kind of books or online resources for the
> > > preparation, oracle 9i is pretty new, you know.
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance
> > >
> > > Justin
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
Received on Sun Jan 27 2002 - 05:11:22 CST