Re: database administration questions

[Randy Kirkpatrick]

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 R@ytheon and L0ckheed are sure bets (the weird spellings are to prevent "Trend SMEX Content Filter has detected sensitive content."), 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 ----- Original Message ----- From: Bunyamin K. Karadeniz To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 12:55 AM Subject: Re: database administration questions 1) %50 DBA , %50 Developer 2) Yes 5) all , Java and xml are more. 6) XML, VB 7) Yes , but I did not too. 8) Yes,OCP 9) Learning oracle will be enough to fill your all time. 10) This email list 11) I am interested in the answer of this question too. 12) I am interested in the answer of this question too.   Bunyamin Karadeniz %50 DBA + %50 Developer       ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Sent: Monday, December 24, 2001 10:15 AM Subject: database administration questions 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) Is it 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] smiles, me thank you!