You'll want to verify this on otn.oracle.com, but it SEEMS (I stress seems because this is the way I understand it.) that as of sometime last year (September maybe), if one starts the 9i track with no prior exams there is an in-class training requirement which must be met. However, if you already had your 8i, you could simply take the 9i upgrade with no classroom obligation. It's been a while since I read the note on this, but my recollection is that there was no restriction defined on doing it that way, meaning I think you could possibly still do the 8i track, then 9i upgrade and avoid the expensive classroom requirement.
If it is not this way, someone please correct me as I've already steered one person wrong by encouraging him to complete the 8i track (he has taken the 8i Admin exam already). >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 06/25/03 12:29PM >>> Senthil So, if I understand your question correctly, you are asking whether you should: 1. Take the 8i exams, then the 9i upgrade exam. 2. Take the 9i exams. This will depend to some extent on your background, whether you still work with 8i. Whether you can get your manager to spring for a class or two. Myself, I started this path over a year ago (slow learner). At that time since the 9i study materials weren't readily available, and I still work with 8i a lot, I chose to go the 8i route. If I were to start today, I think I would just go the 9i route. I expect soon Oracle will announce that in 6 months the 8i path will be closed. This has already happened with Oracle 8. Dennis Williams DBA, 80%OCP, 100% DBA Lifetouch, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 10:59 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L Hi Group, I wanted to do my 9i OCP. I have not taken any of the 8i OCP exams. To do 9i Exams directly I need to attend module 3 or 4 or New features from any of the Oracle Edu Partners. Shall I take 9i New features and go ahead with the 9i exams. Suggestion are appreciated. Thanks Senthil. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Senthil Kumar D INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: DENNIS WILLIAMS INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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). NOTICE BY ZALE CORPORATION This message, as well as any attached document, contains information from Zale Corporation that is proprietary, confidential and/or privileged. The information is intended only for the use of the addressee named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance on the contents of this message or its attachments is strictly prohibited, and may be unlawful. If you have received this message in error, please delete all electronic copies of this message and its attachments, if any, destroy any hard copies you may have created, without disclosing the contents, and notify the sender immediately. Unintended transmission does not constitute waiver of any privilege. Unless expressly stated otherwise, nothing contained in this message should be construed as a digital or electronic signature, nor is it intended to reflect an intention to make an agreement by electronic means. -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.net -- Author: Darrell Landrum INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- 858-538-5051 http://www.fatcity.com San Diego, California -- Mailing list and web hosting services --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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).
