RE: Oracle DBA evolution path - please share your opinion

Since version 4 and 5, it is constantly claimed by Oracle that things will become smoother with new version but in reality all new versions come with new features and more complexites. Inspite intoducing tools like Enterprize Manager, DBA has to be involved in all aspect of System Maintenance. With the advent of Internet access, maintenance of large and 24*7 databases becoming more sensative. In my humble opinion, demand for experienced DBA's may be growing and not declining in coming future.

Regards
Rafiq

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To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L <ORACLE-L_at_fatcity.com> Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:25:31 -0800

Sure everything will be point and click! But it means nothing! Who will open tars, report bugs, download patches, etc?!

When we're using Oracle 7, Oracle said that Oracle 8 will work by itself, tune itself, low cost maintenance, etc.

So, tell me what happened?

Also in my opinion DBA duties includes database architect.

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Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 11:42 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L

Dear List !
Some background : i've been around Oracle for several years , i'm DBAing for 2+ years now , i have written some java code (jdbc , some XML etc) , perl , PL/SQL , Tcl/Tk , a lot of UNIX scripting . .Where do i go to from here ?

Many people say that the profession of Oracle DBA is going to be less demanded in future , because of :
1) either other DB ( like less-expensive MS SQL Server or free MySQL) will occupy the market , especially in small enterprises ; 2) or Oracle will "improve" the DB management and make it "point and click" , so you do not need a dedicated Oracle DBA at all or you need less Oracle DBAs .

So , the bottom line is : what should i learn now ? how can i extend my expertise ? In which fields ?

Please share your thoughts !
Thanks a lot in advance !

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