Re: DBA OR APPLICATION DEVELOPER

That interesting. I got two responses, both from UK! I am in the USA!
What is advantage of Appllication Develpoer or DBA over one another? I did notice, majority of people go for DBA. Wonder why? More interesting? Easy to find job?

Thanks!

In article <8qvdcs$bbp$1_at_news8.svr.pol.co.uk>,   "Jim" <jim_at_doransj.freeserve.co.yk> wrote:
> I have opted fro the App Developer course. If you opt for this, and
 *are in
> the UK*, I suggest :
>
> 1 Buy Personal Oracle 8i product (eg for Windows 98 or whatever
 you run)
> from Oracle UK (phone 0118 - 924 - 6600)
> 2 Buy the book Application Developer Exam Guide (ISBN 0-07-211975-
 6) from
> www.amazon.com
> This includes an interactive exam guide on CD
> 3 When you are ready to take the exams, contact www.2test.com (or
 call
> 0800 592873) to book the exams.
>
> Jim
>
> <nativestuff_at_my-deja.com> wrote in message
> news:8qe2jh$vaj$1_at_nnrp1.deja.com...
> > I am planning to take courses in Oracle. Not sure where to begin
 with.
> > Appears there are two type of certifications, DBA and Application
> > Developer. Which one is more preferable? My common sense tells me
> > Application Developer is the to start with. Can anyone be a DBA
> > without being an Application Developer? Also any suggetion where to
> > get the traning at reasonable cost? Thanks and appreciate your
> > response.
> >
> >
> > Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> > Before you buy.
>
>

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Before you buy. Received on Thu Sep 28 2000 - 11:54:12 CDT