Andy, One addition to Patrice's steps: If you really want to be a good DBA, forget sleep or a social life for at least a year, maybe longer depending on your goals.
Oh, and have fun! -D- On Monday 14 January 2002 10:10 am, Boivin, Patrice J wrote: > To install... release notes, Getting Started guide. > > Then, Oracle Concepts manual and Database Administration manual. > > Perhaps Oracle Press DBA 101 book. > > After that, get a membership card for your local bookstore. Get used to > purchasing books that sell for US$60 or more each... Switch your meal plan > to macaroni and cheese. > > Regards, > Patrice Boivin > Systems Analyst (Oracle Certified DBA) -- Dwayne Cox [EMAIL PROTECTED] DBA, Development Department, Info Tech, Inc. 5700 SW 34th Street, Suite 1235 phone: (352) 381.4521 Gainesville, FL 32608 fax: (352) 381.4444 -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Dwayne Cox INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).