Re: Starting Career as an Oracle DBA
From: Pieter <phuiberts_at_ivwnet.com>
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 12:36:26 -0400
Message-ID: <3CF2608A.7040909_at_ivwnet.com>
>
> 1. Start by learning to be a developer. I, for one, and most serious
> shops I've worked with don't want an Oracle DBA that doesn't have a
> minimum of two years as a developer.
>
> 2. Certification is irrelevant to getting a job. Forget the tests and
> concentrate on learning object and PL/SQL basics. But quite frankly based
> on this question I wouldn't hire you if you could walk on water. To be a
> mediocre DBA is reasonably easy. To be a competent one requires
> continuing education for the rest of your career. This question implies,
> to me, that you haven't got what it takes.
>
> 3. No. There is a demand for experienced and competent DBAs. Junior
> people haven't got a chance which is why to get your foot in the door you
> need development experience.
>
> 4. What whole package? You can download the Oracle database for free or
> purchase the CD pack for $39.95 USD from http://store.oracle.com. Forget
> the cost of certification ... you aren't ready. And won't be for a least
> a year.
>
> Daniel Morgan
>
>
Received on Mon May 27 2002 - 18:36:26 CEST
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 12:36:26 -0400
Message-ID: <3CF2608A.7040909_at_ivwnet.com>
[Quoted] I mostly agree with the reply except for the certification. The certification will not give you experience, but it will give thorough understanding. I consider that a good start!
I personally found that I was quite narrow in my developing skills when I was learning on my own, but doing the certification broadened up my skills. This is in fact now benefiting my developer skills.
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Daniel Morgan wrote:
> ViRusAttack wrote:
>
>
[Quoted] >>Hello Everyone >> >>I am planning to pursue a career as an oracle dba, can someone guide >>me on the following. >> >>1.What courses should I take, how long are the courses and where do I >>begin? >>2.For certification, how many tests do I write and is this difficult? >>3.Is there a major demand for Oracle DBA's? >>4.How much is it for the whole package, including certification? >> >>If anyone can guide me on the right direction I would deeply >>appreciate it. >> >>Regards >> >>Jack >>
>
> 1. Start by learning to be a developer. I, for one, and most serious
> shops I've worked with don't want an Oracle DBA that doesn't have a
> minimum of two years as a developer.
>
> 2. Certification is irrelevant to getting a job. Forget the tests and
> concentrate on learning object and PL/SQL basics. But quite frankly based
> on this question I wouldn't hire you if you could walk on water. To be a
> mediocre DBA is reasonably easy. To be a competent one requires
> continuing education for the rest of your career. This question implies,
> to me, that you haven't got what it takes.
>
> 3. No. There is a demand for experienced and competent DBAs. Junior
> people haven't got a chance which is why to get your foot in the door you
> need development experience.
>
> 4. What whole package? You can download the Oracle database for free or
> purchase the CD pack for $39.95 USD from http://store.oracle.com. Forget
> the cost of certification ... you aren't ready. And won't be for a least
> a year.
>
> Daniel Morgan
>
>
Received on Mon May 27 2002 - 18:36:26 CEST