Re: How to break into DBA/Systems work without going brokedoing

From: Stephen Andert <StephenAndert_at_firsthealth.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2001 09:27:35 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.002DD4B9.20010330092230@fatcity.com>

Wow. Another former Alpha 4 user. The first db I built was on dBase IV right after it was released. After I worked with that for awhile as developer and dba, I learned what the r in rdbms meant when the requirements changed causing a bunch of formulas to need extensive rewrite. Soon after that I built a true relational database in Alpha 4 for a small home based business (my dad's) and then wham-O 10 years later, here I am a "real" dba.

So it's easy to get into dba'ing <grin>

Stephen

>>> rockyw_99_at_yahoo.com 03/29 12:50 PM >>> I was a scuba instructor for 13 years then designed a database for classes using Alpha 4 on an XT. After looking it over with one of my former students who is an IT director, he hired me the next day. So just learn to teach diving and WHAMO! 13 years later you're an Oracle DBA!

• "Eric D. Pierce" <PierceED_at_csus.edu> wrote:
  >
  > On 29 Mar 2001, at 8:31, Dasko, Dan wrote:
  >
  > Date sent: Thu, 29 Mar 2001 08:31:09 -0800
  > To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
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  >
  > > OK, now I have to ask a question. How did you(general) break into the
  > DBA
  > > business?
  >
  > ...
  >
  >
  > I just used a standard sized crow-bar and sledge hammer.
  >
  > If there isn't likely to be one handy, or nearby at the DBA site,
  > also bring a broom and dust pan to dispose of any resuting debris.
  >
  > regards,
  > ep
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