Re: Need help getting started

[DBAtracker]

I'm kind of in the same boat as Karen... except that I'm working as a developer right now (not Oracle).  My goal  of becoming a DBA has taken a year and a half to complete the certification track.  I know the effort it takes to get certified.  Granted, there are a lot of things I leaned and knew when I took the test(s) that I'll have to look up when I do get on the job but I suspect that even the seasoned DBAs have to do that.  Otherwise, why would this site be so popular??  I've seen many questions here that I could have answered, even though I haven't had hands on experience.  Come guys, if you've got a job that you know all the answers for, then I don't think you're a DBA.  One of the things that I like about technology is that there is always so much to learn, challanges to overcome.   Hang in there, Karen. The hard work is going to pay off for you!