Re: Operational Excellence - True or False? (Feel free to explain if so inclined)

I know a couple of Expert SQL*Server DBAs, and they are a rare breed.

There is a simple problem where expert Oracle DBAs get paid substantially more than expert SQL Server DBAs.

There is the second issue that Management perceive SQL Server to be, like for like, substantively cheaper than Oracle.

The question is, would an Oracle/SQL Server expert get paid substantively more than an Oracle expert.

At least one of the SQL Server experts I know wants to become an Oracle expert, simply so they can earn more money.

To a great extent this is simply a reflection of the success of Microsoft's marketing position that SQL*Server self manages and doesn't need an expert DBA.

At the point where expert SQL*Server DBAs are recognised for their true value, then economically, you might find the development of hybrid near-experts.

Where pay for Expert Oracle DBAs substantively exceeds pay for Expert SQL Server DBAs, there is no motive for people to become dual skilled! Dave
On Sat, Jul 30, 2011 at 12:17 AM, David Fitzjarrell <oratune_at_yahoo.com>wrote:

> I've done both Oracle and SQL Server in my career (as well as Sybase) and
> though I'm pretty much an Oracle 'snob' I had little difficulty managing a
> SQL Server installation [it's been several years since I've done that,
> however]. Recently I was asked by a recruiter to take a "ProveIt" exam on
> SQL Server and was told I had a better score than most of the career SQL
> Server DBAs [which is either a testament to my 'l33t' skills or a glaring
> falacy with the exam -- I'm not sure which applies].
>
> It can be done as evidenced by the testament of another member of this
> illustrious group, but it does take some dedication to bring your best to
> both worlds.
>
> That being said, I believe the statement to be 'conditionally' false; given
> the right person, one willing to go the extra mile past the 'point and
> click' realm, floating between Oracle and SQL Server and providing a high
> level of service to both is not impossible.
>
> David Fitzjarrell
>
>
> *From:* "Taylor, Chris David" <ChrisDavid.Taylor_at_ingrambarge.com>
> *To:* "'oracle-l_at_freelists.org'" <oracle-l_at_freelists.org>
> *Sent:* Thursday, July 28, 2011 11:46 AM
> *Subject:* Operational Excellence - True or False? (Feel free to explain
> if so inclined)
>
> I just want to get an idea of where some of you fall on this statement…
>
> Truth Statement:
> Due to the differences in Oracle and Microsoft database products, an
> individual person cannot provide operational excellence in both products
> with regard to the management of large enterprise data stores.
>
> (That is, to achieve operational excellence in regard to enterprise data
> management of large data stores managed by both Oracle and SQL Server, you
> need individuals who specialize in each technology).
>
> --Chris
>
>
>

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