Re: DBA-Certification

Jason Wells <jason.wells_at_tapestry.com> wrote:
>The value is zilch. No one, I mean NO ONE, ever asks about DBA certification. The 'Database
>Administrator' position is still pretty young (compared to 'Priest' or even 'Electrical
>Engineer', both of which require certification). I've been a DBA for a long time, and no one
>has ever said "We'd take you, but since you're not certified, get lost." The question never
>even comes up. Don't spend money to get this kind of certification.
Here here! This DBA certification will become just like a Novell CNE. When you're hiring a DBA you want experience, not the ability to pass some test. Those of us with more than 5 years experience as a DBA will get more than a little chuckle about all the "certified" DBAs out there. Although there are people out there who will tell you that I am completely certifiable.

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