Re: DBA on multiple Databases

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nsr wrote:

> Hi All,
>
>
> How will be the career oppurtunities for DBAs on multiple
> databases..i am a coredba on MSSQL for past 5years and i have a great
> desire to work on Oracle as a dba..i have enough skills for that.. But
> the issue is i have just 1 year experience as a DBA in multiple
> databases.. In several Interviews (of top it mncs) when i asked for a
> role of DBA on multiple databases, they almost disagreed with me saying

Many organizations, these days, use multiple technologies. The more you know ... the better.

> it is not possible anywhere..u should stick to only one database
> environment..

On the other hand being truly competent in more than one is likely impossible. Best to specialize in one and have working knowledge of others.

> I would like to know 3 things..
> 1. With my present skills can i get a career of my choice as a DBA on
> multiple databases?

Impossible to tell without an interview. And it is not clear whether the goal is to get the job or to truly know what you are doing.

> 2. If my current skills are not sufficient..what i need to learn to
> become a core Oracle DBA..?

I'd guess you are at least 1 year of hard work away from having core DBA skills. The Net Services manual alone has grown to more than 1,500 pages IIRC.

> 3. What is the career chain of a DBA? mean what are the growth
> opportunities for a DBA? like DBlead etc..

Depends on many things including the country, the region, the industry, and the company.

> I thank inadvance for all valid suggestions..
>
>
> nsr

HTH

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