Oracle Database OCA Certification 11g or 12c ?

Hi Guys,
I'm Solaris System Engineer with around 10 yr of exp. , I wish to work as Oracle DBA. So, I've started learning SQL and Oracle.
I need your help to decide which certification version will be useful ?
Suggestion are welcome.
Thanks

1483833 wrote:
Hi Guys,
I'm Solaris System Engineer with around 10 yr of exp. , I wish to work as Oracle DBA. So, I've started learning SQL and Oracle.
I need your help to decide which certification version will be useful ?
Suggestion are welcome.
Thanks
My rule of thumb is the higher the better.  So on that basis go for 12c rather than 11g.  And your certification will remain active for longer.
However to get to DBA OCP level you will need to submit an approved authorised training course at some point.  So its best to plan for that early.  If you get your training paid for no problem. If you have to have cheap 11g WDP training nearby or you already have a course which is accepted for 11g then that is valid reasons to to go for 11g.
Anyway if you study for your SQL exam first it's not a decision you have to make right away.
The are my personal opinions only.
.... Its also worth mentioning the 1z0-0[56]3 exam for OCP is a lot about backups ..... and from your background to get into DBA work that could be a critical dealbreaker.
.... And its also worth mentioning one or two of the exams satisfying the 12c approved list are 2 day courses and therefore (relatively) cheaper.

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