Re: DBA Books??

debashish_majumdar_at_rediffmail.com (debashish) wrote in message news:<bb05cfc5.0411020616.322eaf59_at_posting.google.com>...
> Hi guys
> I have just started learning Oracle DB Administration. The books, i
> am using, are intended for the OCP exams - though i dont plan to go
> for OCP now. I have just purchased Oracle9i DBA handbook authored by
> Kevin Lony and Marlene Therault. What are other such books that
> contain relevant material? Are there any for the newbie DBAs like me?
> I am from SQL Server background and have the fundamental knowledge of
> SQL. Please Help.
>
> Thanks in advance
> Debashish

Lawson http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1590591992/qid=1099432430/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-0320235-6041642?v=glance&s=books To me, this is one of the best descriptions of the actual work involved (granted that sites may vary widely).

Kyte http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0072230657/ref=pd_sim_books_1/002-0320235-6041642?v=glance&s=books#product-details  http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1590592433/ref=pd_bxgy_text_1/002-0320235-6041642?v=glance&s=books&st=*  The first four chapters of one-on-one will (hopefully) really help you go beyond the MS mindset.

But most definitely, the Concepts Manual and other books in the Oracle doc set are the place for a newbie. It is important to be able to find details when you need to, as well as understand the concepts.

You might also consider spending a few years as an Oracle developer first. Some people think the DBA market is past its prime.

http://members.cox.net/oracleunix/readme-cdos.htm

jg

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