Wow. Another former Alpha 4 user. The first db I built was on dBase IV right after it was released. After I worked with that for awhile as developer and dba, I learned what the r in rdbms meant when the requirements changed causing a bunch of formulas to need extensive rewrite. Soon after that I built a true relational database in Alpha 4 for a small home based business (my dad's) and then wham-O 10 years later, here I am a "real" dba. So it's easy to get into dba'ing <grin> Stephen >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/29 12:50 PM >>> I was a scuba instructor for 13 years then designed a database for classes using Alpha 4 on an XT. After looking it over with one of my former students who is an IT director, he hired me the next day. So just learn to teach diving and WHAMO! 13 years later you're an Oracle DBA! --- "Eric D. Pierce" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 29 Mar 2001, at 8:31, Dasko, Dan wrote: > > Date sent: Thu, 29 Mar 2001 08:31:09 -0800 > To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > OK, now I have to ask a question. How did you(general) break into the > DBA > > business? > > ... > > > I just used a standard sized crow-bar and sledge hammer. > > If there isn't likely to be one handy, or nearby at the DBA site, > also bring a broom and dust pan to dispose of any resuting debris. > > regards, > ep > > -- > Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com > -- > Author: Eric D. Pierce > INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 > San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message > to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in > the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L > (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may > also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). ===== Rocky Welch Senior Consultant - Internet Services Group Arthur Andersen __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/?.refer=text -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Rocky Welch INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Stephen Andert INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
