Becoming an Oracle DBA
From: AH <gucciard_at_Bayou.UH.EDU>
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2000 19:30:46 -0500
Message-ID: <Pine.OSF.4.21.0009101930230.19347-100000_at_Bayou.UH.EDU>
Date: Sun, 10 Sep 2000 19:30:46 -0500
Message-ID: <Pine.OSF.4.21.0009101930230.19347-100000_at_Bayou.UH.EDU>
Hello,
[Quoted] I'm planning on making a career change and becoming an Oracle DBA. I'm currently studying for the 1st exam of the Oracle DBA certification-- Exam 1Z0-001 "SQL and PL/SQL". I would really appreciate your comments and/or suggestions on the following questions:
- In your experience, is it easy to find a job as an Oracle DBA with no experience and with just the Oracle certification? For instance, would it be better to go through my Oracle DBA certification and then apply for a DBA job (with no experience in databases), or would it be better to work as an SQL programmer for a while and acquire some experience, and then apply for a DBA job upon completing my certification?
- What type of salary should a DBA with no experience expect (in Texas). What about a DBA with 1, 5, and 10 years of experience?
- Which version of Oracle should I get my DBA certification on (version 8, 8i, 9i, ... ) ?
- What are some pros and cons of working as an Oracle DBA? Specifically, is this a stressful job? Is there a lot of overtime involved?
Thank you in advance for your help.
a_h
Received on Mon Sep 11 2000 - 02:30:46 CEST