Re: Can I Use 8i Knowledge in 9i ?

On Sun, 10 Mar 2002 22:24:15 GMT, "Cristof Falk" <cfalk2_at_earthlink.net> wrote:

>How about a related question. My knowledge base is with v7.3 a long time
>ago. Now I need to get experienced and hopefully certified, and would prefer
>to focus on 9i. However, my employer is going to be using v8 (not 8i). Can I
>study 9i and then not get too messed up with v8? Are there any good
>books/websites/tech papers that explain the difference between 8, 8i, and
>9i?
>
>Many thanks. -cf
>

Starting to use 8.0 now? Oracle 8 has been desupported. So using Oracle 8 instead of Oracle 8i is a redundant move, where your employer is still using desupported software.
If you start to study 9i, this means you will bang your head against the wall multiple times per day because the feature you have learned doesn't exist in 8.0.The 8i documentation comes with a separate manual outlining the differences (so refer to http://otn.oracle.com), the same may apply to 9i.

If you care about your resume and your market value, it would be advisable to leave that employer at the earliest convenience. If, for some reason, they kick you out, you will regret you have stayed.

Regards

Sybrand Bakker, Senior Oracle DBA

To reply remove -verwijderdit from my e-mail address Received on Sun Mar 10 2002 - 23:10:50 CST