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Re: OCP DBA: Oracle 8i or 9i?

From: Mike Jay <mikejay_at_mitre.org>
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 06:40:00 -0400
Message-ID: <3CCE7480.38CAFB8C@mitre.org>


When faced with the same choice, I decided to get both.

Technet shows the Core 8i track:

http://www.oracle.com/education/certification/index.html?dba8i_core.html

and the 9i Upgrade track:

http://www.oracle.com/education/certification/index.html?dba9i_upgrade.html

After completing the 8i exams, there is one 9i upgrade test.

This option interests me because the installed base will likely have 8i for a while and I think this process will show me what's really new about the 9i version.

My view on OCP is that I'm getting a tie breaker, perhaps more, but I am depending on my experience.

Good luck.

none wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I am considering becoming an Oracle Certifed Professional (OCP) DBA.
>
> My first question is: should I study for 8i or for 9i? I already have
> three DBA books on Oracle 8i, and I'm not sure if I should sell these
> books and go for Oracle 9i, or if I should stick with Oracle 8i.
>
> I noticed that the Oracle9i certification includes 4 exams--one less
> than 8i-- but is still in a beta phase. Also, Oracle gives you the
> title of 'Oracle Certified Associate' if you pass the first two exams
> of the Oracle9i certification.
>
> It looks like the Oracle9i certification is most flexible, but wanted
> to know what your thoughts are before I start studying.
>
> Also, do you think that the certification will actually help me find a
> job as a junior DBA? Are there any companies out there (in the US)
> that are willing to hire a junior DBA who has the OCP from Oracle and
> 3 years of programming experience in C and C++ (not in a database
> context)?
>
> Thanks.
Received on Tue Apr 30 2002 - 05:40:00 CDT

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