Re: Any tips for an Oracle Newbie?

From: Mark D Powell <Mark.Powell_at_eds.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:51:17 -0700 (PDT)
Message-ID: <a2ef45a1-3ccf-4a9e-a924-647a40569697_at_l5g2000vbp.googlegroups.com>

On Jun 23, 1:26 am, jayjay..._at_blarf-fake-not-real.com (jj) wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> Well I'm cracking the books and learning about Oracle.   I'm figuring
> I'll start on the admin side and see how it goes.    I'm more into
> structures and workflow than UI/Usability.   Are there any areas of
> the Oracle universe that are particularly hot/in demand now?
>
> I've joined the OTN and downloaded  10g, 11g (32 bit Win), example
> files and a bunch of docs.  I've started the tutorials and also am
> reading the various OTN forums.   There's quite a few oceans of
> material.  Any suggestions on what items/area are "must" read?
>
> Any suggestions on other info resources for the aspiring newbie?
>
> Also any suggested Oracle job websites?  (I know about dice.com)
> justoracle.com ?
> oracjobs.com ?
> orasearch.com ?
>
> Thanks!
>
> JJ

There is an abundance of experienced Oracle DBA's running around. Current industry demand is for java and .net developers.

HTH -- Mark D Powell -- Received on Tue Jun 23 2009 - 08:51:17 CDT