Re: problems creating new database

On 3 Sep 2006 11:47:46 -0700, "Michael42" <melliott42_at_yahoo.com> wrote:

>MichalF,
>
>I am just curious why in this day and age (10g) you are not using the
>DBCA to create your databases as it's interface helps to ensure these
>type anomalies to not occur?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Michael

Real DBAs don't use GUIs. :-)
I make a habit of always knowing how to do something in SQLPLUS. I expect other DBAs to know the same. The last thing I want to hear at an interview when I ask a question like, "what command do you use to create a database?" is "There is no command. I start the DBCA GUI and ...". That person doesn't get a job at that point. I feel it is very important to understand what is involved in creating a database (or doing anything with the database, for that matter). The DBCA hides this information, making it too easy to perform the task without having the necessary knowledge.

If I wanted to use a GUI, I'd use SQLServer.

Then again, I'm a minimalist. I believe in using the bare minimum of tools to perform my tasks. I write all my software using VI. Heck, I debug my software using VI.

I even write HTML code with VI.
Seriously.

• Rich