Re: Starting Career as an Oracle DBA

Pieter wrote:

> 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.
>
> ...
>
> Daniel Morgan wrote:
>
> > ViRusAttack wrote:
> >
> >
> >>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
> >
> >

Which is why I said ... "one year."

Daniel Morgan Received on Tue May 28 2002 - 00:40:05 CEST