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For questions 11 and 12:
All different kinds of companies use Oracle DBAs (or have
hired!) DBA's. They range from restaurant chains main offices, hospitals,
Defense Contractors, Internet Companies, Office Supply .... just about
any field you can think of. All of the above are currently hiring in the Denver
area, although competition is fierce! I have seen a couple junior positions, but
they require at least training and some work with Oracle. Internet companies are
still risky, but defense contractors like Raytheon and Lockheed are sure bets,
although may require security clearances (both are hiring in the Denver
area for certain specialized Oracle related positions).
Companies are extremely "picky" at the moment and are
requesting specific skill sets. For current real examples in the Denver area:
Oracle DBA with Sybase, DB2, and Access experience as well as Unix and NT
administration with a Bachelors degree. Another is Oracle DBA with SQL server
with strong C / Pro C programming skills. Another is Oracle DBA and SAP Basis
Administration experience (which I have the good fortune to have experience in
and hopefully will be hired by the company soon!). Still another is for a 10
year+ Unix Admin (HP9000 preferred) who has recent Oracle DBA experience. I
think you get the picture.
For question 13
Getting started in Oracle seems to be pure luck. For example:
A systems administrator can be asked to do some DBA duties if the main DBA
becomes too busy or leaves the company. In this case, the employer may send the
administrator to some Oracle classes and eventually he becomes a bona fide
Oracle DBA (you can say this outloud with a Redneck accent!). So, your best bet
is to work for an Oracle shop where you have a chance for exposure to Oracle,
ask to be involved with Oracle projects and Oracle training.
Randy Kirkpatrick
home: (303) 772-7467
cell: (303) 885-2102
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Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 12:55
AM
Subject: Re: database administration
questions
Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 10:15
AM
Subject: database administration
questions
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size=2>Hi! I'm looking into getting into the field of Database
Administrating. Right now, I have experience with MS Access and have
created several databases for companies that I have worked with in the past
with Access. I'm looking for a jump in my career and the next
logical step for me, I would think, would be in database field.
However, I also have some networking knowledge (Cisco certified...).
So, I'm looking into the advantages of both fields. I have some
questions & I'm not sure who to ask or where to get my answers.
But, here they go: Questions for a Database
Administrator: 1) What is your typical workday like? 2) Do
you work a lot of overtime? 3) What are the most valuable databse
programs to learn? 4) If I was to look into learning these, should I
take classes? Where would you recommend I look for classes in the Los Angeles area? 5) What language, if any, are important (Java, XML, Visual Basic, etc.)? 6) What programs are starting to get obsolete? 7) Isit worth it to get vendor certifications (Microsoft, Oracle)? If so, are there certain books that you recommend to study? 8) Is it worth it to get a degree? If so, what specific one? 9) Are there any other programs or technologies that are valuable to learn? 10) Are there any associations or other groups that you belong to as a DBA? 11) What kinds of companies hire DBAs? 12) What companies do you recommed to work for? Know of any currently hiring? 13) With my background, what is the best way to advance and work my way into a real DBA position? Thank you, whom ever reads this and answers back with at least some answers to some of the questions. I really appreciate your help!!! Please, respond to me at lbanzali_at_aol.com smiles, me thank you! Received on Mon Dec 24 2001 - 10:27:35 CST
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