Re: Where to start to become a DBA

On Apr 3, 6:37 am, Robert Klemme <shortcut..._at_googlemail.com> wrote:
> On 03.04.2007 14:33, Terminator wrote:
>
> > Becoming a dba is not a big deal.
>
> Correct - you just need someone ready to hire you and give you the job
> title. It seems at many sites correct spelling of "SQL" is a sufficient
> qualification.
>
> > But implementing things as a dba
>
> > is great deal.
>
> I guess you mean: working as a real DBA is much more difficult than
> becoming a DBA? Also right on.
>
> > So, friend I will suggest you go ahead with
> > 1. The fundamentals of the architecture of the Oracle.
>
> Yep.
>
> > 2. Learn the terms used to call each operation.
>
> "each"? You got to be kidding.
>
> > 3. Understand the operations it makes and when does it makes.
>
> What exactly is this supposed to mean?
>
> > 4. There is lot in different versions. Dig that first.
>
> Why then do you make this item 4 on your list?
>
> > 5. Try to do the installations on the desktop based linux.
>
> Note that officially Oracle supports only few Linux versions, usually
> the enterprise editions. At least that was true last time I checked.
>
> > 6. Then only prefer oracles completed documentation.
>
> I'm thinking given the volume of that documentation a good book might be
> a better alternative - especially if you're overwhelmed by that mountain
> of text. But yes, Oracle's documentation is exhaustive and probably
> contains all(*) the answers - once you found them. :-)
>
> > 7. Then have hands on each and every topic and document the whole
> > practical practise you make.
>
> Always a good idea, so you can go back to your exercises.
>
> > I think these 7 points will help you achieving the things.
>
> Which things?
>
> Regards
>
> robert
>
> (*) There seem to be some topics that are not (yet) documented.

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