[lug] DBA Q

[D. Stimits]

Paul Walmsley wrote:
> 
> On Fri, 31 Aug 2001, D. Stimits wrote:
> 
> > I see a lot of job openings for certified DBA's, especially the Oracle
> > DBA's.
> 
> > I'm also curious if it is possible to take DBA exams without paying
> > for someone's expensive course? Or if it is one of those long lines of
> > hidden fees? Oracle is something I can actually install on Linux. A
> > similar question might be for DB2.
> 
> It is possible to take the Oracle DBA tests without taking their
> exorbitantly expensive classes.
> 
> To become an Oracle certified DBA, you'll need to take five tests at about
> $125 a pop, or $100 a pop if you can find the discount code that Oracle
> buries on their web site, <http://education.oracle.com/>.  This discount
> code was "S36" last I looked.
> 
> If you'd like to get a sense of what the exam is about and what the
> questions are like, you should download the free sample practice tests
> that are also available on the above site.  Click on "Oracle Certified
> Professional" then "Practice Tests."  The sample practice test engine is
> identical to the actual test software, at least in look-and-feel, and the
> questions are very representative.
> 
> You will definitely need to have some experience with Oracle to pass the
> tests - although I doubt you'll need as much experience as Oracle would
> like for you to have.

I'll take a look at it. I downloaded some of the example stuff, but
haven't booted back to win to look at it yet though. Sounds like it will
be expensive even without paying someone for a course.

D. Stimits, stimits at idcomm.com

> 
> - Paul
> 
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