Re: I want the bigger picture

I highly recommend taking the first two classes in the OCP DBA track offered by ORACLE. The classes are Intro to oracle sql and plsql, and Enterprise DBA Part 1A:Architecture and Administration. They are a bit pricey (between 2G and 2.5 G a class). There is no quicker way to learn. They are both 5 day classes. There is a lot to oracle. Learning from a book is hard. Especially if you are coming from a lesser database like access or paradox, etc.

"Robert Boyle" <rboyle_at_cyantel.com> wrote in message news:8729a6fe.0204090039.55714958_at_posting.google.com...
> You don't need TOAD and you would be best to stay clear of any GUI for
> the moment. The only tool you need to learn PLSQL and SQL is SQL PLUS
> which comes with the ORACLE software. Oracle 8i Personal is
> sufficient enough for you to learn these skills. The differences
> between 8i and 9i would not warrant you as a beginner to switch.
>
> HTH
> Robert
Received on Wed Apr 10 2002 - 17:39:58 CEST