With your current background, your more likely to land a job as a network administrator LONG before you'll end up in a database position. Access is still looked on as a single user system and frankly I haven't run into any large scale applications that use it, period. One of my current tasks is working with a forecasting package that states in the manual that Access should only be used for the demos. Any other application of the package should use Oracle or DB2. Also a SPC (Statistical Process Control, for those who don't know, don't ask further) package we're evaluating (actually two of them) won't work with Access even for the demos. Therefore, I'd suggest staying with the networking world. It will be around as long as database administration, if not longer. Your already trained and certified, and getting a Cisco certification is no small feat. If you really want to move into database admin, your probably looking at 2 to 3 years of learning and smaller paychecks as you pay your dues.
BTW: A database restore usually takes a lot longer than fixing a network outage, to boot. Dick Goulet ____________________Reply Separator____________________ Author: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 12/23/2001 11:15 PM Hi! I'm looking into getting into the field of Database Administrating. Right now, I have experience with MS Access and have created several databases for companies that I have worked with in the past with Access. I'm looking for a jump in my career and the next logical step for me, I would think, would be in database field. However, I also have some networking knowledge (Cisco certified...). So, I'm looking into the advantages of both fields. I have some questions & I'm not sure who to ask or where to get my answers. But, here they go: Questions for a Database Administrator: 1) What is your typical workday like? 2) Do you work a lot of overtime? 3) What are the most valuable databse programs to learn? 4) If I was to look into learning these, should I take classes? Where would you recommend I look for classes in the Los Angeles area? 5) What language, if any, are important (Java, XML, Visual Basic, etc.)? 6) What programs are starting to get obsolete? 7) Is it worth it to get vendor certifications (Microsoft, Oracle)? If so, are there certain books that you recommend to study? 8) Is it worth it to get a degree? If so, what specific one? 9) Are there any other programs or technologies that are valuable to learn? 10) Are there any associations or other groups that you belong to as a DBA? 11) What kinds of companies hire DBAs? 12) What companies do you recommed to work for? Know of any currently hiring? 13) With my background, what is the best way to advance and work my way into a real DBA position? Thank you, whom ever reads this and answers back with at least some answers to some of the questions. I really appreciate your help!!! Please, respond to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] smiles, me thank you! <HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><FONT SIZE=2>Hi! <BR>I'm looking into getting into the field of Database Administrating. Right now, I have experience with MS Access and have created several databases for companies that I have worked with in the past with Access. <BR> <BR>I'm looking for a jump in my career and the next logical step for me, I would think, would be in database field. However, I also have some networking knowledge (Cisco certified...). So, I'm looking into the advantages of both fields. I have some questions & I'm not sure who to ask or where to get my answers. But, here they go: <BR> <BR>Questions for a Database Administrator: <BR> <BR>1) What is your typical workday like? <BR>2) Do you work a lot of overtime? <BR>3) What are the most valuable databse programs to learn? <BR>4) If I was to look into learning these, should I take classes? Where would you recommend I look for classes in the Los Angeles area? <BR>5) What language, if any, are important (Java, XML, Visual Basic, etc.)? <BR>6) What programs are starting to get obsolete? <BR>7) Is it worth it to get vendor certifications (Microsoft, Oracle)? If so, are there certain books that you recommend to study? <BR>8) Is it worth it to get a degree? If so, what specific one? <BR>9) Are there any other programs or technologies that are valuable to learn? <BR>10) Are there any associations or other groups that you belong to as a DBA? <BR>11) What kinds of companies hire DBAs? <BR>12) What companies do you recommed to work for? Know of any currently hiring? <BR>13) With my background, what is the best way to advance and work my way into a real DBA position? <BR> <BR>Thank you, whom ever reads this and answers back with at least some answers to some of the questions. I really appreciate your help!!! <BR>Please, respond to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] <BR> <BR>smiles, <BR>me <BR> <BR>thank you!</FONT></HTML> -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: 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).
