Quest for OCA DBA Cert

I'm seeking help from anyone willing to provide it. A little background here, I'm 24 with a BS majoring in Political Science and a Minor in Computer Information Systems (CIS). My CIS classes included a semester about SDLC and a class focusing on Oracle Databasing, working with 10g for the semester. I also have some background in Visual Basic programming, completing two semesters of that.
I'm currently working in the Information Assurance field with 2 years experience and a Security+ cert from CompTIA. However, I've become exhausted (read: bored) in my field and would like to make a career change to something more hands on. I figure that I enjoyed my work getting my minor in CIS, especially my class on databasing, and that I could shoot for an OCA DBA certification and make a career change, and from there seek the OCP.
I guess my question is this: from everyone's experiences, what are your thoughts on my prospects of landing a job with an OCA DB and no real experience? I would have no problem being a junior DBA since I still have plenty of time to advance through my career. I am also under the assumption that it would be best to look for a job with a small company that may need one person to cover multiple tasks.
Am I delusional in thinking that I could make this jump, or is there a chance for me to get my Cert and move on to a new career path?
Thanks to anyone in advance for advice.

In general in the US, there aren't a whole lot of positions for junior DBAs. Most tasks that you could potentially hand off to a junior DBA are things that Oracle has automated or things that can be done with shell scripts or database jobs.
There are three relatively common paths to becoming a DBA. The first option is to start as a developer that specializes in the database side of things and to transition into a more DBA-type role often going through a development DBA role. The second option is to start of a "jack of all trades" at a smaller company that handles database administration, system administration, web servers, etc. The third ption is to start as a systems admin and transition into more of a database administration role.
If you're looking for an entry-level job, my bias would be to suggest that you look for a database developer role with a larger company or to look for a "jack of all trades" position with a smaller company.
Justin

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Please Guide...OCA/OCP For ADMIN DBA

Hi dear Friends,
I need some guidence regarding the OCA and OCP track. I am working as a technical consultant and my area of working is sql plsql forms reports , Apps etc... I have done my Engineering in Computer Science and MBA in Information Systems.. and i prefered/fwded for a functional consultant.. but ended up in the technical field(it was toughtime to get a job,recession or whatsoever reason.. i got it last december). Though i dnt prefer to be a Technical person in the long term, i had the DBA dream in mind and with the thinking that a good DBA has to have good technical knowledge i'm in this field.. Now i'm preparing for my OCA and OCP and planning to complete both by next april or may and move to DBA side(Admin not developer DBA). I choose Oracle Database 10g: Administration I 1Z0-042 and Oracle Database 10g: Administration II 1Z0-043 for OCA and OCP and the preliminary i'll choose any sql as it'll be easy for me, since i'm working on that.. I already read the sybex admin 1 material and found its easy.. also 'll get a copy of 10 g database by this weekend(both linux and windows), I had RHCE 3 certification, which 'm planning to update to 5..
I would like to know how easy/difficult the path to become an OCP(later try for the nxt level) and the kind of preparation needed.. Any input on how to prepare and is it ok to write in 10-g or is it possible to write 11-g(easiness) aftr prep with a 10-G database... 'm very clear on my track that i dnt want to be on the developer side...
awaiting your experiences and valuable suggestions
thanks and regards
Ranjith
Edited by: rrenji on Aug 25, 2009 9:54 AM

You are studying for professional certifications and if you wish to avoid problems you should really get into the habit of using professional term that don't bring the certification program into disrepute:
Extracting from the link I gave ...
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Utilize study methods that work for you. We suggest that these might include:
* Practice Exams – look for legitimately available practice exams or sample questions*
If you are professional and mean practice tests then say practice tests or perhaps even better authorized practice exams or authorized sample questions
IMHO The term dumps is promoted by cheaters and disreputes as shorthand for braindumps and other unauthorized training material.
Use of the correct terminology is a great help on keeping one right on [The route you choose|http://blogs.oracle.com/certification/2009/05/the_route_you_choose.html] and enables a proper professional approach to certification.
(The other way could lead to a ban from certification exams and existing certification exams being nullified).
I realised there is probably a very bad culture and pressures in some some circles and educational institutions with regard to dumps and other unauthrorized learning material and material in breach of copyright ..... studying for professional certifications one should aim to practice a higher standard of professionalism.
Rgds -bigdelboy.
PS: Okay Okay - bigdelboy knows bigdelboy spends most of life trying to seem like an unprofessional or semi-professional scruff/layabout himself with weird humour sense ...( but bigdelboy does care passionately about backups and things.)
PPS: why oh why does this forum have a tag of dumps ? .... its a free world I guess .... least some of it is.

Using common exam to achieve certification for OCA ( Developer + DBA )

Hi,
i have given a Oracle 9i : Introduction to Oracle 9i ( 1Z0-007) exam which is one of the two mandatory exams for OCA ( Developer ) . So my questions is .. once i complete my OCA ( Developer ) can i directly give (1Z0-031) to get an OCA (Dba) Certification or i would have to give the exam again ?
Thanx,
Abhishek

The exam (1z0-007) is a prerequisite exam for OCA (Developer or DBA Track). In your case, you have already passed the 1z0-007 exam, so you are very much eligible for writing the exam (1z0-031) without taking the exam (1z0-007) again to fulfill the prerequisite for the OCA – DBA track exams. Moreover, candidates may not retake a passed exam at any time. But, while registering for 1z0-031 exam, you have to show your passing details of the exam 1z0-007 to the parametric center.
Best of luck.
Regards,
Sabdar Syed

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Oca dba 9i certified

hello
I got oca dba 9i in 2008 now i want to complete dba track so what i will do attend fundemental2 9i and pt 9i or attend 11g
direct .
note : I lose my testing id but i have the certificat is it enough .

user11156437 wrote:
helloWell hello,
I got oca dba 9i in 2008 now i want to complete dba track so what i will do attend fundemental2 9i and pt 9i or attend 11g direct .The choice is yours.
It is not unambigous wheher you are talking about training, or certification.
Visit http://certification.oracle.com to definitively identify the requirements the requirements for 9i DBA OCP and 11g DBA OCP certifications.
I suspect you have already completed some WDP training toward the training requirement for 9i DBA OCP, though I suspect it is inelligible for 11g DBA OCP.
My suggested course of action is:-
[1]: Identify your existing Oracle Testing Id: (See below)
[2]: register at Pearson VUe
[3]: Register at Certview, check you existing certification shows there.
[4]: If you think your training is elligible for 11g: (It probably isnt so this may be a waste of time).
[4a] Submit tyour course for verifiction against 11g DBA OCP http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=99
[4b] If unsuccessful goto [5]
[4c] Ccomple 1z0-052 and 1z0-053 exams (you should already have at SQL exam pass). You should achieve 11g DBA OCP accreditation.
[5] Submit tyour course for verifiction against 9i DBA OCP http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=99
[5a] If unsuccessful goto [6] { It may be unsuccessful if you did not complete the training track ... seek course verification IMHO ASAP so you know where you are).
[5b] Complete remaining 9i DBA OCP exams .... 1z0-032 and 1z0-033. You should achieve 9g DBA OCP accreditation. You may upgrade to Oracle 11g using e.g. 1z0-055.
[6] Your existing training will not count towards DBA OCP. See advice from Oracle Certification Support. You probably will have to redo training for OCP.
note : I lose my testing id but i have the certificat is it enough .Not initially.
Visit:
http://certification.oracle.com
Find the help center: Support - Help Center.
Expand: 'I forgot my Prometric Testing ID and I need it to create my Pearson VUE account so that any exams I took at Prometric are under the same account as any exams I take at Pearson VUE. How do I retrieve it? '
Follow the instructions thereto to contact Oracle Certification Support.
Other References:
- http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=50
Note:
- My strong suspiscion is the 1z0-03x exams may be retired soon after Oracle 12c Database becomes production, i.e. at some point during this year. You will get at least 3 months warning ... but it might only be three months.
Edited by: bigdelboy on 13-Jan-2013 09:01 (Didn't notice Matthew has posted while I was composing this ... he hadn't when I started!)

Please guide me to prepare for OCA

Hi,
Can you please help me to prepare for OCA exam, let me know which material is best and how to prepare
Thankyou.

user11266289 wrote:
Hey guys, I don't want to run too far away for the original topic here. (Sabdar I am reading your page with great interest) aside from the need to know WHAT to study, I am wondering where to begin? 9i, 10g or 11i? Is it best to learn 9i then the others in sequence or does it matter at all.
Keep in mind I am new to oracle and looking to learn so I can improve my job circumstance. I have been working IT help desk jobs since 2000, went through A+, and have a Win2K MCP. I worked a little with oracle back in 2003 (I believe we were using 8i) but really only scratched the surface of installation and setting up workstations to access existing databases.Phew
... well the link below shows Oracle offering about 7 OCA certifications in a number of categories.
[http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=141]
... I think from your posts your probably more interested in the Database administrator ones....
... Unfortunately I am not sure an Oracle Database Administrator OCA will improve your job prospects, because you wont demonstrator the experience to back it up.
... If you do decide to with Oracle some that route concentrate on a 1z0-007 or 1z0-051 exam first then decide where ou are going.
... If you want to brush up your preliminary sql skills for nothing online the look at [http://www.w3schools.com/sql/default.asp], that is a safe website with regard to certification.
... If you still want to learn database skill ignore certification path initially but loouk the the oracle 2 day dba tutorials.
Please remember in my opinion everything in my earlier post remains valid. Oracle univeristy training is usually best.
I would also suggest you review if you should consider the folloing certifications:
ITIL v3 foundation.
CMA (MySQL) : This is currently being taken over by sun and then I presume oracle. Prehaps no way as prestigous as an oracle but a nice little interim certification nonetheless.
ISEB testing foundation.
Rgds - bigdelboy
Edited by: bigdelboy on 16-Jun-2009 00:20

How to add OCA DBA track Logo to Resume

Hi all,
Can anyone please help me out in how to add OCA DBA track logo to Resume,
Please help me out...
Regards,
- Sri

you should have received a letter from the Oracle Certification Program where the logo usage is stated, otherwise you can go to the Oracle Education site for further information.
On the other hand, logo and title usage may mean different things, there are countries where showing a document or a degree is more important thant the knowledge and experience; there are other countries where it is the other way around. Either way, showing an OCA (logo or reference) in a resume isn´t considered enough to make a difference in a very keen and competitive job market.
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Preparation for OCA

Hi,
I have got my Oracle licensed training eKit 10g Workshop-I and Workshop-II from Oracle today and everything seems legit.
My question was, will 11g also be available as an eKit fom Oracle for an ask ?
Also, I'm in preparation of 11g OCA exam firstly and so I guess Workshop-I is mainly for OCA (which includes both SQL Fundamentals 1 and Admin I papers ) while Workshop-II (which includes Admin II paper) is solely for 11g OCP certification right ?
Source: http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=458&get_params=p_track_id:Datab11g

@Bigleboy : Thanks for ur reply. I just have one more question if I may ask,
All I meant was the installation in simple words :)Again this is better asked on the Linux ( or perhaps Oracle Installation forums) where there are a few people you are particularly up to speed on this. ( I've been more solaris than OEL, or OL as they like to call it now recently). OLx.x can sometimes be exacting in its requirement for Oracle Database installations, getting the right packages installed, firewall and SELinux overcome (or disabled). In particular OL6.x had challenges for an Oracle Database Installs. And earlier (unpatched) versions of the database on newer OS versions may also have issues, which is why I am cautious (and perhaps over cautious) of 10gR2 on OEL6 { I haven't researched it }. I recall guides from Jeff Hunter and others being useful in times gone by, and have not researched whether these remain valid.
From a certification point of view (esp. for DBA's) however this is a useful reminder to:
- Find and check original documentation, release notes. ( They really aren't that bad most of the time, and a DBA needs to do this, at least sometimes they are clearer and better than some guides, once you know where look. Part of the certification journey should be practicing doing this ).
- The DBA should be prepared to read his installation documentation and release notes carefully, and respect version pre-requisites ( or prepare for a life of service outages ).
Some Links:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/articles/index.html
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/articles/servers-storage-admin/ginnydbinstallonlinux6-1845247.html
http://www.oracle.com/pls/db112/portal.portal_db?selected=11&frame=
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/server-storage/linux/index-099698.html
... This should really be on one of the forums mentioned, but perhaps it useful for other certification googlers to checkout information Oracle itself actually provides through itself rather than relying on guides. The links and associated links have varying levels of authority

A few Questions about OCA DBA

Hello everyone, I currently passed the second test required for my OCA-DBA certification, 1Z0-052-ENU, sadly my 3 attempts on singing onto http://certview.oracle.com were invalid " and not sure why because all my Info was properly given ", My 4 questions, *#1* : is my Certification Kit gonna be delayed because I cant log into certview ? *#2*: why does perasonvue.com show my oracle tests as "taken" and not passed ? all of my other certifications show passed in the Status tab. just thought it was a little weird. *#3*: To Download My logo I have to wait for the kit correct ? *#4*: was I suppose to do something else but going into certview after passing my test or are all of the steps I tried to take properly in place?
Anyways I appreciate any replies concerned to this issue I currently have, and I wish everyone a wonderful day
Sincerely
Antonio Hernandez.

852803 wrote:
Hello everyone, I currently passed the second test required for my OCA-DBA certification, 1Z0-052-ENU,Congrats.
sadly my 3 attempts on singing onto http://certview.oracle.com were invalid " and not sure why because all my Info was properly given ",
This is quite normal. Automatic authentication by certview only happens if everything is perfect and the weather is fine. Otherwise Certview send goes off for a manual check.
My 4 questions, *#1* : is my Certification Kit gonna be delayed because I cant log into certview ?Your authentication should be sorted in 3 working days or so. It won't affect the delivery time of your certification kit ( 6 to 8 weeks or sometimes a little more) (Unless things work in more mysterious ways than I can imagine!)
*#2*: why does perasonvue.com show my oracle tests as "taken" and not passed ? all of my other certifications show passed in the Status tab. just thought it was a little weird.I assume here you are talking about the PearsonVue website.
I think 'taken' is fine, it may eventually go to passed. I recall this being brought up some time ago. I am too busy to check this out.
Pearson vue from an oracle viewpoint doesnt deal in the 'certification ' entities. It only deals with 'exams'.
*#3*: To Download My logo I have to wait for the kit correct ?From once you are authenticated on Certview, and the Certifcation database has received your passed, and the Certification rules process has deemed you to be certified and entered your certification ino the certifcation database and certview then you can download the logo from certview.
*#4*: was I suppose to do something else but going into certview after passing my test or are all of the steps I tried to take properly in place?certview registration is optional but ever so strongly recommended. It enables you to confirm quicky the certifcation is awarded.
>
Anyways I appreciate any replies concerned to this issue I currently have, and I wish everyone a wonderful day
Sincerely
Antonio Hernandez.

Free stuff for OCA(developer)

Hi all,
Where can i get some free stuff for OCA certification
thanks in advance

Be nice. Ask a reasonable question with details. Don't make us guess what you want or what level of competence/incompetence you currently have. Make us guess, and we will simply end up either ignoring you or despising you.
Also ... it is better to ask in the Certification forum as that is where these kinds of questions belong. As an OCP candidate, your first task is to find that forum.
And .. you might want to search the OTN site or the Oracled Education site for links to Certification details.
A competent DBA asks with examples of what they have tried.

SQL tab not working in V2.1 EA1 for non-DBA users -- how to fix?

In v2.1 EA 1 the tab to show the SQL script (DDL) in the object browser is not working for non-DBA users. In the prior version, these users would see a message about DBMS_METADATA and then the message would indicate that an "internal generator" would be used to generate the DDL script. After that brief message the DDL would show up as expected. This doesn't seem to be the case in the newest version.
I issued the following two grants to a particular user which worked, but I am reluctant to issue the grants to "PUBLIC".
SQL> grant execute on DBMS_METADATA to XXXXX;
SQL> grant select_catalog_role to XXXXX;
So, my questions are:
1) Will the old functionality (that didn't require these privileges) be added to V2 at some point?
2) What security implications are there for issueing the above grants to PUBLIC?
NOTE: After granting execute on the DBMS_METADATA package, it still didn't work. I left that grant in place and granted SELECT_CATAOG_ROLE, so I can't say for sure that the 1st grant was required.
Edited by: user615070 on Nov 19, 2009 9:30 AM
Edited by: user615070 on Nov 19, 2009 10:06 AM

An OEM account is separate from the database account. You need to use OEM UI to create an OEM account, however, for certain tasks to be done in the databases which OEM is monitoring they will also require separate database accounts within those databases. For example, to view the performance tab in OEM UI, a database account is required.
OEM only has two types of users, i.e. Super Administrator and Administrator, but don't go by the names. You can grant an OEM 'Administrator' account access to specific targets and what they can do within OEM, such as only viewing reports, targets, and so on. For access within a database, the user created need not be a DBA either.
I hope you understand.

How Can I get Interview Questions and answers for Oracle9i DBA and PL/SQL

How Can I get Interview Questions and answers for Oracle9i DBA and PL/SQL Programmer.

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Interview questions for oracle dba

Hi I am trying to find teh interview questions for oracle dba .
What will be your answer to the following questions. Can somebody shed some light...
. What is the day to day duties of oracle dba?
·     Did you use online or off-line backups?
·     What version of Oracle were you running?
·     Haw many databases and what sizes?
·     If you have to advise a backup strategy for a new application, how would you approach it and what questions will you ask?
·     If a customer calls you about a hanging database session, what will you do to resolve it?
·     Compare Oracle to any other database that you know. Why would you prefer to work on one and not on the other?
Thx
KK

. What is the day to day duties of oracle dba?
I have got a checklist, designed for my daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly tasks. For example, in the daily checklist tasks, I check for the alert log file, competion and correction of my exports and operating system backups. DB space situation, Antivirus status, standby database status, space on disks, any rogue queries etc.
· Did you use online or off-line backups?
Both.
· What version of Oracle were you running?
8i(not any more), 9i, 10g
· Haw many databases and what sizes?
8 databases, ranging from 1 TB to 10 GB. I have segregated them into OLTP production, testing, cm, and development and a Datawarehouse.
· If you have to advise a backup strategy for a new application, how would you approach it and what questions will you ask?
How much they could afford to lose data or they want zero data loss and also I will get their requirements about down time and up time of database.
· If a customer calls you about a hanging database session, what will you do to resolve it?
First I will identify it, then see to it what exactly it is doing, capture that situation and then either try to release the locks(if its a blocking or blocked session), or kill the session, if its hanging on a runaway query.
· Compare Oracle to any other database that you know. Why would you prefer to work on one and not on the other?
Oracle passes the ACID rule with distinction as compared to the other databases. Moreover, the multiversion read consistency, recovery, flexibility and challenges of Oracle are matchless.
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Need documents for how to use OAM for APPS DBAs

Hi All,
Need documents/pdfs, how to use OAM for APPS DBAs.
Thanks a lot in advance

Hi,
For R12 ,refer the Oracle E-Business Suite System Administrator's Guide - Configuration part no:E12893-03 (http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B53825_04/current/acrobat/121sacg.pdf)
For 11i version pls chk :
Oracle Applications System Administrator's Guide - Configuration (zipped) B13925-06 (http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B25516_18/current/acrobat/115sacg.zip)
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Hands On Course Requirement for OCP(DBA)-Level certification

I HAVE passed 1Z0-051 , 1Z0-052 AND 1Z0-053 EXAMS.
Can I do Oracle Database 11g: Data Warehousing Fundamentals hands-on course for OCP DBA level certification?
Or anything else , What is best for me?
and what is cheapest for me?
Is hands-on course taken is mentioned on OCP certifiate?

Brijesh_Kumar_Tripathi wrote:
I HAVE passed 1Z0-051 , 1Z0-052 AND 1Z0-053 EXAMS.
Can I do Oracle Database 11g: Data Warehousing Fundamentals hands-on course for OCP DBA level certification?
Or anything else , What is best for me?
and what is cheapest for me?
Is hands-on course taken is mentioned on OCP certifiate?Yes you do Oracle Database 11g: Data Warehousing Fundamentals but also you can do Oracle Database 11g: Administration Workshop II or Oracle Database 11g: Performance Tuning Release 2 .Please refer
https://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=198&p_org_id=&lang=
https://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=244

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