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тАО02-16-2006 04:13 PM
тАО02-16-2006 04:13 PM
I have planned to get official training from oracle on "Oracle Database 10g: Real Application Clusters".
I am looking out to work as oracle DBA on Unix platform. It appears that Oracle 10g is far ahead than its competitor product DB2.
I have some work experience on websphere, weblogic, siteminder and webservers on unix platform.
I like HPUX as it seems HPUX is not planning to develop Linux on the cost of HPUX.
IBM is focussing on Linux which i don't think will pay big buck. DB2 on AIX seems to have small installbase compared to Oracle on HPUX.. Right ??
It looks like to me that 90% of HPUX boxes are being purchased for running oracle.
Secondly, Pure system admin jobs are going to be very stressful due to global economy slow down as companies are keeping least number of os system admin.
It appears to me that DBA Admin of Oracle on HPUX would be more appropriate and may fetch quicker jobs. Also, salary for applications support has increased recently than pure os system admin professionals.
Based on above, i have decided to focus on oracle dba along with other expertise in application support on hpux unix.
I am 43 years old guy and hence would find difficult to cope up with lower end fast changing technologies. A more stable and technologies having very long learning curve may be useful.
I would appreciate if gurus can share their thoughts and experience on this. It would be useful for building my remaining future career path.
Thanks,
Shiv
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тАО02-16-2006 04:18 PM
тАО02-16-2006 04:18 PM
SolutionYes, it is indeed a correct decision to along with Oracle and HP-UX. I would say, you should have certified in either way (Oracle and HP-UX)to get a well paid and decent job.
Go ahead and start Oracle learning and get certified soon. Wishing you best of luck in your career aspects.
-Arun
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тАО02-16-2006 08:16 PM
тАО02-16-2006 08:16 PM
Re: oracle 10g on hpux career path
You should go for Oracle certification.
As OCP you can easily get used to other operating systems than HP-UX.
At least you can get some Oracle docs, whar to do on which OS.
Rgds
Alexander M. Ermes
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тАО02-16-2006 08:24 PM
тАО02-16-2006 08:24 PM
Re: oracle 10g on hpux career path
Some information on OCP,
http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=39
http://www.dba-oracle.com/bp/bp_ebook_dbazine_OCP.htm
I got some dumps for OCP, if you need, i can send it across to your email ID.
-Arun
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тАО02-16-2006 08:44 PM
тАО02-16-2006 08:44 PM
Re: oracle 10g on hpux career path
Well Im 49, and started late in IT (89) after my programmer analyst diploma passed in 93, I went as a developper, but when It jobs were getting scarce in 95 I was only offered a developper job because that is what the oppening was but the IT direction needed a sysadmin and so I accepted the deal to be sysadmin while my contract mentionned I was a developper...
Things were put in order a few years later...
I never programmed since...
My experience is that if you specialize too much when economy slows down unless you are a consultant you are in danger, Im not saying your choice isnt good, it is an excellent choice because you become a more experienced sysadmin with dba knowledge, and so you can do both and when a real specialist is needed because you ask for such help you in a specific (and time limited) project, you may get that extra resource for the time you need it, without risking your own job...
If after you realize you are more DBA then sysadmin you can always go into greater specialization.
All the best
Victor
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тАО02-16-2006 09:36 PM
тАО02-16-2006 09:36 PM
Re: oracle 10g on hpux career path
IT is about life-long learning.
If you want to specialise in the Oracle Field, i would also suggest that you go for OCP certification.
For more information, please see:
http://education.oracle.com/web_prod-plq-dad/plsql/show_desc.redirect?redir_type=3&p_org_id=тМй=&source_call=global
hope this helps too!
kind regards
yogeeraj
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тАО02-17-2006 05:34 PM
тАО02-17-2006 05:34 PM
Re: oracle 10g on hpux career path
Also i didn't get opportunity to work on SAN, RAID, Backup Tape Library in unix world but has some knowledge.
I wanted to upgrade my knowledge in vPAR, LPAR/DLPAR, MCSG, and HACMP on HPUX and AIX etc. Some people mentioned that sys admin job are not highly paid nowadays when compared to application admin on unix.
I thought of pursuing career in web application support administrator on HPUX and AIX platform until i enhance my skillset in higher end skill areas in HPUX/AIX. The cost of computing is higher in higher end platform where learning curve is very long, man power resources are rare and hence i may get good salary once achieve these expertise level in the future.
As Oracle 10g has emerged with a new computing paradigm and has become an integral part of various applications, it may a good idea to add Oracle 10g dba skill in my existing capabilities.
My email address is:
sksonkar1@yahoo.com
Thanks in advance for your guidance and suggestion.
Please let me know your thoughts without hesitation as i am an open minded person and respect everyone's opinion.
Regards,
Shiv
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тАО02-18-2006 06:18 AM
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тАО02-18-2006 06:20 AM
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тАО02-19-2006 02:21 PM
тАО02-19-2006 02:21 PM
Re: oracle 10g on hpux career path
I turned 41 yesterday(happy birthday to me!).
I don't find it difficult at all to keep up with fast changing technology. One of the ways I learn is by looking up answers I post here. One does not need to be young to stay current. I intend to stay current for decades to come.
You seem to be doing a lot of admin work. You are also hopefully learning a lot from the many questions you post. If you keep at it, and do admin work, I think you'll turn out to be a pretty fair admin. The most important aspect is not being afraid to ask questions.
Oracle DBA's are indeed in demand. In combination with Systems Administration skills you should be able to demand a pretty good wage.
Right now we're looking to hire a DBA where I work. You probably don't want to work in Israel, but it goes to show you are correct, there is good demand for DBA's.
We have more sysadmins on staff in my company than DBA's so how plentiful the jobs are depends.
I can give you more advice offline:
http://www.isnamerica.com/contactsep.shtml
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