Where to Start?

[buddha75]

I am interested in exploring a career in database administration. I have checked out Oracle's website (Oracle University) but it doesn't really offer a starting point for people new to the database field.

I have two questions:

1. Where does a newbie to the database field start in Oracle? Should I concentrate on the latest and greatest or start with Oracle 8 or 9i?

2. Is it worth the trouble? I have heard from people that most companies won't touch you unless you have at least 2 to 5 years of experience.

Any feedback would be apprecitated. I'm looking to make a career change in light of the recent overseas outsourcing craze.

Thanks,

Bud

 

[oradba101]

Hi, Bud

8i exams have been retired so now the choices are 9i or 10g. In my part of the country 9i is more used than 10g is so I am going that route. If, later on, I decide to upgrade my certification to 10g then I can take one test to move up.

The OCP manuals published by Oracle Press are pretty good for preparing for the tests because they also give a pretty good background as how the internals of Oracle work.

HTH,


William Chadbourne
Oracle DBA
TCMHS