Re: Oracle Certification for Newbie

Dave Jones wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I've been supporting Oracle on the client end for a while now (mainly
> installation, basic troubleshooting with connectivity, etc.) and I
> think it is a great area of IT to work in. I now want to train up and
> become a DBA myself.
>
> Do you think as a newcomer I should do the 8i track or the 9i track?
> Would the 8i track be more useful in getting my first job as a DBA?
> Have many companies adopted 9i?
>
> Thanks,
> Dave.

At this point go 9i. If only because 10i will be out before you are ready for it.

Most places in this part of the planet either have 9i or plans to migrate to it soon.

Daniel Morgan Received on Mon Nov 25 2002 - 18:25:11 CST