1zo-052

Hi,
I have 2 yrs of experience in mainframe in india. After getting married and coming to US, i came to know there is very less opening in mainframe. Since i had interest in oracle during my MCA , i thought i could switch to Oracle. Hope i did not go wrong in choosing oracle as my path. i wanted to be an OCA and then OCP certified.
Today i have cleared 1zo-051 sql fundamentals 1. Felt i could have taken 1zo-047 - sql expert but i came to know abt this only few days back. Anyway i strict to my plan and took 1zo-051 and cleared with 100% result.
Can anyone help me suggesting the books and tutorials i should refer for 1zo-052 - administration 1?
Will these certifications help me in getting jobs in US?
Thanks,
Priya

Priya,
You can download oracle 11g as you will be taking OCP exam 1z0-52
http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/products/database/index.html
You can also download free enterprise linux for oracle for learning purpose or you can install oracle one of support platform (see link for platform matrix)
http://edelivery.oracle.com/linux
Platfomr support Matrix
http://www.oracle.com/technology/support/metalink/index.html
Regards
OrionNet

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