Re: Newbie

Hi Dan,

You'll probably get as many opinions on this as there are posters to this newsgroup, but here are my suggestions.As to schools, I've taught at a few and you can get a good theoretical background there if you pick the right one..look for one that structures practical ("hands on") time into their curriculum..Oracle U is ok but it presumes a little more background than I think you have and it's fast fast paced if you're brand new to RDBMS concepts..You'll learn concepts and terminology, but you'll lack the 'bigger picture' in my opinion.

I would also definitely take a course or grab a good book on data modelling..database design is critical and often overlooked in school curriculums..I refer to "CASE*Method..Entity Relationship Modelling" by Richard Barker when I need a reference for modelling. Mr. Barker hails from Oracle in the UK so the syntax is strictly Oracle syntax..other books mix syntax..

Summary? A school that allows you to practice what you learn with team or individual projects (not Oracle U)..familiarize yourself with data modelling, database design while learning Oracle..

Best luck,

Steve

Oh..and take heart, you'll never be out of work :)

In article <3a71cf18_1_at_news1.prserv.net>,   "Dan" <trust_at_mysincere.com> wrote:
> I am considering a career change and am very interested in the OCP DBA
 path.
> I am a newbie. No Oracle experience (or access to a server/database)
 and no
> real programming or network experience. Can someone offer some
 guidance on
> how to get started? How to obtain experience, best training (Oracle
 U.,
> Sylvan, etc) and any other advice would be much appreciated.
>
> Please email me at bdhanse_at_attglobal.net . Thanks much!
>
> Dan
>
>

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