Re: DBA-Certification
From: Jon Eveland <jeveland_at_nhtsa.dot.gov>
Date: 1996/05/31
Message-ID: <31AF1D1C.4557_at_nhtsa.dot.gov>#1/1
> >
> The DBA Certification exam is designed to measure your "in-the-trenches"
> applied Oracle experience - and not just general Oracle knowledge.
>
> The exam covers many real-world problem solving scenarios that can't be
> covered on a "cheat-sheet". To answer these questions within the allotted
> time to take the test, experience must come into play. The relatively
> high failure rate helps validate that those who pass the exam know what
> they're doing. In my view, the DBA certification exam doesn't measure
> knowledge as much as it measures experience. Therefore, it should be
> taken seriously.
>
> Cam White
> RevealNet, Inc.
Date: 1996/05/31
Message-ID: <31AF1D1C.4557_at_nhtsa.dot.gov>#1/1
Cam White wrote:
>
> >Here here! This DBA certification will become just like a Novell CNE.
> >When you're hiring a DBA you want experience, not the ability to
> >pass some test. Those of us with more than 5 years experience as a DBA
> >will get more than a little chuckle about all the "certified" DBAs
> >out there. Although there are people out there who will tell you that
> >I am completely certifiable.
> >--
>
>========================================================================> >
> > Bob Manieri, Database Administrator, Ford Electronics, Lansdale, PA
> > SELECT 'These are my opinions and not those of my employer.'
> > FROM SYSTEM.DUAL WHERE DISCLAIMER = 'YES' ;
> >
> The DBA Certification exam is designed to measure your "in-the-trenches"
> applied Oracle experience - and not just general Oracle knowledge.
>
> The exam covers many real-world problem solving scenarios that can't be
> covered on a "cheat-sheet". To answer these questions within the allotted
> time to take the test, experience must come into play. The relatively
> high failure rate helps validate that those who pass the exam know what
> they're doing. In my view, the DBA certification exam doesn't measure
> knowledge as much as it measures experience. Therefore, it should be
> taken seriously.
>
> Cam White
> RevealNet, Inc.
Excuse me, but doesn't your employer market a product that claims it can aid the user in the ORACLE DBA Certification Exam?
And would that not make your "view" a little biased?
Just for the sake of clarity.
Jon Eveland Received on Fri May 31 1996 - 00:00:00 CEST