Re: Curious Graduating Student

James Naftel wrote:
>
> Hello,
> I am graduating w/ a CS degree in a couple of months. I'm not real sure
> what direction to head, since the computer industry is so large. In my
> degree databases haven't really been stressed. In fact my first database
> class is this quarter. I have worked w/database platforms for about 2
> years(mainly Visual FoxPro(don't laugh)) at a small consulting firm. I
> enjoy the designing phase the most. I'm just curious about what
> responsibilites a DBA might have, or what other areas people find
> interesting? Also, most database jobs seem to require prior experience on
> that platform. Oracle would be the platform of choice for me, but it's hard
> to get much experience w/ oracle, since I can't really afford a UNIX server
> and an oracle license(at least my wife says i can't). Can anyone make any
> suggestion on getting a foot in the door(what type of job would one start
> out doing)? Any other ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks for your time.
>
> James Naftel
> naftel_at_negia.net

DO you have a PC, possibly running NT? or at least Win95? Oracle has demo versions of their database available on their website for most OS's. You might also check their pricing for a full copy while you are still in school. I don't know Oracle's policy but there are often steep academic discounts on software.

visit:
http://www.oracle.com

Good luck and stay in touch.

Ed Prochak Received on Sun Apr 12 1998 - 00:08:42 CDT