The Oracle 9i sql exam

i have written the 9i iz-007 exam today .i got 56 out of 57,but i am not at all satisfied.the test makers have really compromised on this exam,theres so much stuff in oracle sql.all the questions in the exam were very easy ,just the concepts and i say, any guy who knows whats sql just for a week can surely pass the exam.
i know the other exams are tough ,but i really felt very bad ,when i had to write such simple silly questions.

Congrats.. I am planning to write the same exam somewhere in next week. I am preparing from the Osborne book. Do you think this much is enough. I saw sybex book and it looks different from the Osborne. What book did u refer. And did you get any free practice exams on the net where we can download. Please let me know.
Thanks.

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ORACLE 9I SQL Exam Validity

One of my friend cleared Oracle 9i SQL paper in November 2005 and now wants to take PLSQL paper.
Will the SQL exam cleared in 2005 be valid still ?
Are there any timeliness within which we have to clear the papers ? to get OCA

jaideepdba wrote:
One of my friend cleared Oracle 9i SQL paper in November 2005 and now wants to take PLSQL paper.
Will the SQL exam cleared in 2005 be valid still ?
Are there any timeliness within which we have to clear the papers ? to get OCAIt is better if you give exact exam codes rather than words, words can sometimes be ambiguous.
Oracle can change the rules; but basically they (currently) work on the basis a certification once held is held for ever, and an exam pass once pass is held forever.
If your friend cleared 1z0-007 then that is a valid component towards a PL/SQL developer OCA : Reference : [http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=155]
If your friend clear 1z0-001 then it still remains a valid component towards PL/SQL developer OCA, as referenced here: [http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=206&p_org_id=18&lang=TR]
rgds -bigdelboy

Query Regarding the Oracle PL/SQL Developer OCA

Hi All
I am planning to go for the certification "Oracle PL/SQL Developer OCA "
But I am not sure what is value of this certification in market.
Please help me out.
Thanks in advance
Amit

My view is this: The more you can put on your resume, usually the better. By itself, its not worth anything. Combined with several years of experience, it could make a difference. If you go for a job and have 5 years of experience and a certification, and the other candidate just has 5 years, as long as you both interview well, I'd say you have a slightly better shot because you have that extra thing on your resume.
You need to look at it in that respect - but its not a magic key to get you any job. Of course different countries may be different in how they view certiciations.

Where is the oracle.xml.sql.query package?

Hi,
I have downloaded the xmlparser_v2_0_2_9.zip. I hoped I have everything to compile the example for retrieving XML document with an sql query. However, the jar file is missing the entire package oracle.xml.sql.query which contains for instance the crucial class OracleXMLQuery. Does anyone know where I could get this package - is it part of another download that I have to do, or can I buy it anywhere? Thanks for your help.
Karel

It's part of the XML SQL Utility for Java, avialable for download from http://technet.oracle.com/tech/xml

Help me clear the OCP sql and pl/sql exam

can anybody out there guide me how should i proceed with the preparation and what all should i study to clear the SQL and PL/SQL OCP exam.
thank you all in advance..

Try going for the Exam Cram. The exam at the end of the book will definitely help a lot. The rest of the book might help, so just give it a try.
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Nosferatu:
Hello people...
I'm taking a preparation course for the Oracle DBA certification exam. I just finished preparing for the first exam -- SQL and PL/SQL.. The book I used for the course Oracle 8i DBA Certification Exam Guide as well as TEach yourself SQL in 21 days and Teach yourself PL/SQL in 21 days...
I'd say I'm prepared to pass the exam... Before I make my first attempt, I am thinking of going through the Exam Cram for the first exam. However, judging from the reviews on amazon.com, the book doesn't seem to be helpful...
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Oracle 10g SQL

Hi ,
I want some information regarding Oracle 10g SQL Exam.Please provide any dumps,links,books or any other related information.
Thanks in Advance
Laxman

login to otn.oracle.com to find more information on exams
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Questions about 1Z0-047 Oracle Database SQL Expert

I am planning to take this exam and I have several questions:
1) I am using Steve O'Hearn's 'SQL Certified Expert Exam Guide' book and this states the following about SQL functions:
"Be sure to review the Oracle Database SQL Language Reference Manual and review the lengthy description of all of the SQL functions before taking the exam"
In trial tests it seemed that book's information was enough, but how about real exam? Is it necessary to study something in addition to this book information? You can answer regarding other exam objectives as well, if there is something that I should read from some other materials.
2) The book states that I can add not null constraint to column that has null values, if I specify default value. I tried and cannot, I get error. So the book states it wrongly or do I misunderstand something?
3) The book states that I cannot drop a NOT NULL constraint, but I can get the job done using: ALTER TABLE table_name MODIFY column_name NULL;
I tried and I can execute: alter table table_name drop constraint nameofnotnullconstraint;
4) To use external tables, is only read grant on the directory necessary or also write?
5) I understood from the book that to flashback table (e.g to before drop) I need to have row movement enabled on the table. But I tried and I can make this flashback operation to table that does not have row movement enabled. How can this be explained!
Big thanks in advance!

#1) well, the manual is free; find here the SQL Language Reference - http://www.oracle.com/pls/db112/portal.all_books#index-SQL
#2 & 3) If you proved it yourself, that settles it!
#4) Here's a good article about external tables: http://www.oracle-developer.net/display.php?id=512
I noted this paragraph in it, which might answer your question:
In addition to the standard read-write Oracle directory that we need for our external table, we also need an additional executable directory object for the preprocessor. This directory defines the location of the executables used by the preprocessor (we will be using gzip below). As far as Oracle is concerned, an executable directory is one that has EXECUTE privileges granted on it (this is an 11g feature specifically to support the preprocessor).
#5) don't know

Preparing for SQL and PL/SQL exam

Hello people...
I'm taking a preparation course for the Oracle DBA certification exam. I just finished preparing for the first exam -- SQL and PL/SQL.. The book I used for the course Oracle 8i DBA Certification Exam Guide as well as TEach yourself SQL in 21 days and Teach yourself PL/SQL in 21 days...
I'd say I'm prepared to pass the exam... Before I make my first attempt, I am thinking of going through the Exam Cram for the first exam. However, judging from the reviews on amazon.com, the book doesn't seem to be helpful...
Anyone have any tips or recommendations before I take the exam? Should I go through the Exam Cram? If not, are there better books to go through for last minute preparations?
Also, how many questions on the exam and what percentage do I need to pass?
Any input would be much appreciated... Thanks for ur help!

Try going for the Exam Cram. The exam at the end of the book will definitely help a lot. The rest of the book might help, so just give it a try.
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Nosferatu:
Hello people...
I'm taking a preparation course for the Oracle DBA certification exam. I just finished preparing for the first exam -- SQL and PL/SQL.. The book I used for the course Oracle 8i DBA Certification Exam Guide as well as TEach yourself SQL in 21 days and Teach yourself PL/SQL in 21 days...
I'd say I'm prepared to pass the exam... Before I make my first attempt, I am thinking of going through the Exam Cram for the first exam. However, judging from the reviews on amazon.com, the book doesn't seem to be helpful...
Anyone have any tips or recommendations before I take the exam? Should I go through the Exam Cram? If not, are there better books to go through for last minute preparations?
Also, how many questions on the exam and what percentage do I need to pass?
Any input would be much appreciated... Thanks for ur help!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Coming Soon: New PL/SQL Exam

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Oracle University will soon be releasing a new exam option for those pursuing the Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (OCA) and/or the Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (OCP) certifications.
 Registrations for the new “Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL” certification exam (1Z1-144) will begin late this month for testing appointments to start next month (May 2009). This test will be offered as an alternative option to taking existing exam 1Z0-147 (Program with PL/SQL) in both the Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (OCA) and Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (OCP) certification tracks.
 Exam details - including exam objectives, test details, training options, and register information will be available on the 1Z1-144 exam page. Exact test release dates and details will be announced here on the Oracle Certification Blog.
QUICK LINKS:
<ul><li>Oracle Certification Exam: Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL (1Z1-144)</li>
<li>Oracle Certification Track: Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate (OCA)</li>
<li>Oracle Certification Track: Oracle Advanced PL/SQL Developer Certified Professional (OCP)
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I was told by Steve that this will be in 9i. 9i was supposed to be out in March, however, certain people think more like late Spring or Summer.
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Oracle 10gR2 64bit odbc from oracle to sql server Win 2008 EE 64bits

Hi, I am having trouble with a 10gR2 64bits creation of odbc from oracle to sql server, I have follow several instruction with no luck at all. My OS is windows 2008 EE 64bits on the oracle and sql server server.
This is what I have done
1. in the $oracle_home/hs/admin directory
inithsodbc.ora
# HS init parameters
HS_FDS_CONNECT_INFO = hsodbc
HS_FDS_TRACE_LEVEL = off
2. in the $oracle_home/network/admin
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# Generated by Oracle configuration tools.
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(SID_LIST =
(SID_DESC =
(SID_NAME = PLSExtProc)
(ORACLE_HOME = C:\oracle\product\10.2.0\db_1)
(PROGRAM = extproc)
(SID_DESC=
(SID_NAME=hsodbc)
(ORACLE_HOME=C:\oracle\product\10.2.0\db_1)
(PROGRAM=C:\oracle\product\10.2.0\db_1\hs\hsodbc)
LISTENER =
(DESCRIPTION_LIST =
(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = xx.xx.xx.xx)(PORT = 1521))
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = IPC)(KEY = EXTPROC0))
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# tnsnames.ora Network Configuration File: C:\oracle\product\10.2.0\db_1\network\admin\tnsnames.ora
# Generated by Oracle configuration tools.
PRUEBA =
(DESCRIPTION =
(ADDRESS_LIST =
(ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = xx.xx.xx.xx)(PORT = 1521))
(CONNECT_DATA =
(SERVICE_NAME = prueba)
hsodbc =
(DESCRIPTION=
(ADDRESS=(PROTOCOL=tcp)(HOST=xx.xx.xx.xx)(PORT=1521))
(CONNECT_DATA=(SID=hsodbc))
(HS=OK)
I create the odbc connection an test it , the result is TEST PASSED
4. The i create a database link on my database
CREATE PUBLIC DATABASE LINK XYZ
CONNECT TO "sysdba" IDENTIFIED BY "masterkey"
USING 'hsodbc';
5 execute a select
SQL> select * from dual@XYZ;
select * from dual@XYZ
ERROR at line 1:
ORA-28545: error diagnosed by Net8 when connecting to an agent
Unable to retrieve text of NETWORK/NCR message 65535
ORA-02063: preceding 2 lines from XYZ
6. When I check the listener log i'm getting this error
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25-MAR-2011 11:48:47 * (CONNECT_DATA=(SID=hsodbc)(CID=(PROGRAM=)(HOST=PRO)(USER=PRO\Administrator))) * (ADDRESS=(PROTOCOL=tcp)(HOST=xx.xx.xx.xx)(PORT=49329)) * establish * hsodbc * 12518
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Heterogeneous Connectivity

Migrating from SQL Server to Oracle - Emulating SQL Server databases

I want to offer Oracle connectivity from an ADO.NET application that was developed for SQL Server. The application accesses multiple databases, each having the same schema but each storing different data that is confidential to the users of each database. I’ve been reading up on Oracle but have not yet found a way to group tables, views, etc. in a way that would emulate the ‘databases’ of SQL Server.
The application currently uses the SQL ‘CREATE DATABASE’ command to generate each database and then populates each with the appropriate tables. However, CREATE DATABASE appears to work differently with Oracle, creating a new instance rather than a new ‘internal database’. I’m wondering if CREATE TABLESPACE would give me the functionality I’m looking for, if it were subsequently possible to refer to a specific table within a specific tablespace.
I guess it comes down to whether it’s possible to access specific groups of tables, views, etc. within Oracle (e.g. Groups A, B and C, each having relational tables T1, T2 and T3, and be able to access and update data within any specific table, say, B-T2), while also being able to limit access to any of the Groups.
Would ODP.Net offer advantages over the System.Data.OracleClient for this architectural problem?
Any thoughts on how best to proceed would be most welcome. Thanks in advance for any ideas you might have.

Sorry for the delay closing-out this thread but I work from a rural location and we lost our internet service for the two-weeks prior to the holidays. Now back on-line so let's wrap-up.
Oracle and SQLServer are now both being accessed from my ADO.Net application, so a big thanks to all who've helped me with this first use of the forum. Hopefully these final comments might help someone else in turn...
In migrating from SQLServer to Oracle I initially found it hard to stop thinking about accessing multiple databases on a single dataserver and start thinking more about a single instance of a database that supports muliple users, any one of which can be assigned the same schema. While I had used the SQL CREATE command to produce miltiple databases within SQLServer, it serves a completely different purpose for Oracle, creating an entirely new instance that I did not require.
Other differences that I ran in to included Oracle utilizing 'sequences' to autoincrement identities, whereas SQLServer lets you specify the identify while creating a table (here SQLServer may simplify declaration but Oracle's approach may be more powerful, e.g. if the same identity applies across multiple tables). Also ADO.NET command parameters use an '@' prefix in SQLServer but ':' for Oracle. But by-and-large few changes were required to my SQL to get up and running with Oracle (I found the 'Oracle Database SQL Reference' useful but no substitute for logging into Oracle and just trying each string in the 'SQL Commands' area).
Clearly I'm no database expert and I've barely scratched the surface with Oracle, but after logging in through the 'Database Home Page' I've found Oracle to offer a very 'clean' and logical interface that made it easy to move around the application and get a 'feel' for its organization and what it can do before digging furhter into the documentation. The 'Object Browser' is also a great way to quickly view and edit your various tables, views, sequences, triggers, etc., and ditto your data. In short, I think I'm going to like Oracle.
Thanks again and bye for now.

Error in Oracle Exadata Essentials Exam - (1Z0-536)

I recently took the Oracle Exadata Essentials Exam. There is an error in one of the questions where you are asked to pick two correct answers yet three of the answers are correct. If the owner/maintainer of the exam would like to contact me at [email protected] I'll let you know which question it was.
Thanks,
Rich

RichS wrote:
I recently took the Oracle Exadata Essentials Exam. There is an error in one of the questions where you are asked to pick two correct answers yet three of the answers are correct. If the owner/maintainer of the exam would like to contact me at [email protected] I'll let you know which question it was.
Thanks,
RichProably best to raise a http://education.oracle.com/pls/eval-eddap-dcd/OU_SUPPORT_OCP.home?p_source=OCP rather than have the old email address harvested by the bots on the www.
... It is possible to find the odd question that is 'iffy' ... probably on 7 times out of 8 on careful reading the exam is right ... probably on 10% of time the canididate is right. The old prometric tests used to have a get out clause by choing the 'best' answer.
On beta exams there is a feedback button ... i dont think that is the case with production exams currently at pearson. Even if there is it counts against exam time doing feedback ..

Connecting and Accessing Oracle with SQL Server

In Oracle and SQL Servers I'm Updating the data manually. But I want make it Automated Process(Updating required columns automatically) in SQL Server by using trigger during manual update in Oracle's table with respect to column .
Is this possible?
Im using Oracle 11g in linux and SQL Server 2005 in windows.
Both Servers are in different locations , but are in same network and not connected with ODBC , dblink .
I need your Valuable assitance and Helpful guide for succesfully completing my task.
Useful Replies are Highly Appreciated.

Hi,
Yes, you can update SQL*Server tables from Oracle using triggers if you install and use the Database Gateway for SQL*Server (DG4MSQL). You need to use DG4MSQL because it supports distributed transactions so that the Oracle and SQL*Server commits can be synchronised and both will be rolled back if there is an error.
You could use the Database Gateway for ODBC (DG4ODBC) but you would have to write your own error routines to handle problems if the commits fail in either Oracle or SQL*Server.
There is more information about the gateways in this note available in My Oracle Support -
Master Note for Oracle Gateway Products (Doc ID 1083703.1)
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Is the Oracle Database Express Edition 11g Release 2 enough for preparing for the 1Z0-051 and 1Z0-144 Exams?

I am planning on getting certified as an OCA PL\SQL developer. I will be teaching myself and I have all the material needed to prepare.
Except, I don't have a database that I can solve exercises on and practice commands.
The two exams I will be taking are the :
1Z0-051 exam: Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I
1Z0-144 exam: Oracle Database 11g: Program with PL/SQL
So is the Oracle Database Express Edition 11g Release 2 is enough ?
If it is not what other options do I have (I am running Windows 8.1) ?

Yes -- 11gXE should be sufficient for practicing the vast majority of the skills required for those two exams. I *think* that PARALLEL is not enabled in XE, so you could not test the functionality referred to in the "Use NOCOPY hint, PARALLEL ENABLE hint and DETERMINISTIC clause" topic of 1Z0-144. I don't consider that to be a significant problem, however. The material from the manual should suffice for the questions you'll see.
As for what other options you have, you could download and install VirtualBox (free from Oracle). You could then make a virtual machine on your Windows 8.1 machine and install Oracle Linux (free from Oracle). You could then download and install Oracle Enterprise for Linux and install it on your virtual machine (allowable under the licensing when used for learning purposes only). I have a similar setup on my Windows 7 laptop that I use when I absolutely have to test some feature that requires Oracle Enterprise. Mind you, when I have the VM running on my system... it is ssssslllllloooooowwwwww because of the memory requirements. I talk about using virtual machines as a certification aid in the following article:
There is virtually no excuse to lack hands-on experience - CertMag

Online exam of Oracle 9i SQL

from web search, i found that, for giving online exam of Oracle 9i SQL is no need a prometric centre. Any one can give the online exam from anywhere. Is it true?
Without sitting in a prometric centre for complete the exam is the result get full valuation / how it become authentic.
Please explain if any one from you have information regarding this.

Ok, it is possible. A non-proctored test means that you don't have to go into the testing center but can take it at home or in the office. There are other exam requirements (there is one additional center-based test required for OCA), but this is a good way to familiarize yourself with the types of questions, level of difficulty and style of our exam questions.
Excerpt from one of the blog of Oracle.
http://blogs.oracle.com/certification/2010/07/0332.html
Hope that now you are satisfied! :)
Edited by: Mahanam on Jan 3, 2011 10:41 PM

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