IT Certifications and Careers (Official Discussion Thread)
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The Knee Grow
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Any oracle dba's in here? i just got my sql fundamenral cert and started studying for the administration portion. Should I start applying for jobs now?
I work as a SQL DBA amongst other duties but wouldn't apply for an Oracle Postion unless it's entry level and they state that no prior oracle experience is needed. It's rare for someone to become an Oracle DBA without prior experience. Take a job that's mainly focused on SQL then try to transition once you get some experience
My friend is an Oracle DBA but man he's almost always reading
He tried to get me into it when I first started in the company we both worked at. I just didn't have time to shift gears like that.
I had a few opportunities to go full time DBA and I'm glad I didnt, databases are the most boring IT work that u can doMy friend is an Oracle DBA but man he's almost always reading
He tried to get me into it when I first started in the company we both worked at. I just didn't have time to shift gears like that.
I had a few opportunities to go full time DBA and I'm glad I didnt, databases are the most boring IT work that u can do
That's why my friend wants out. He doesn't feel like he's contributing doing that shyt.
That's why he's doing data science courses now.
What courses you recommend?
Ice_MF_Mike
Pro
Ah ok. In that case then CEH is probably good but CCNA can help you get more technical as well. Honestly your in a good area of security now. what are you trying to do exactly?
Mainevent_7
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I'm still trying to figure out which area of security I want to focus on but I have narrowed it down to Pen Testing, IR or stay a security consultant but widen my knowledge and skill set.
Ice_MF_Mike
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Yea right now, i say you widen your skill set. Security is changing quickly. So the more broad your skill set is right now the better imo. For example, think about how security has shifted and the focus is less on perimeter security and now is on the data. or the asset being protected. Mostly because its too easy to get inside and in many companies there really is no true perimeter anymore.
The Knee Grow
Rookie
Is it that bad? Boring like nothing to do or tedious work? My girls uncle has been a dba for 20 years and he steered me in that direction.I had a few opportunities to go full time DBA and I'm glad I didnt, databases are the most boring IT work that u can do
Depends on your personality and what u find interesting. Some folks can sit there and read over queries and tables all day or investigate which tables are causing fragmentation which slows response time/database performance. Some real boring shyt
Ice_MF_Mike
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get that money!Brehs just got my CCNA
On my way to 6 certs 6 figures
I can finally apply for jobs and get out this dead data entry datacentre role im at
I got CCNP and python in my sight
I got an email from this company asking me to answer these questions. I'm just in a desktop support roles and these questions seem above my head. What to do brehs? 
I do plan on taking the MSCA server over the winter brehs.
I do plan on taking the MSCA server over the winter brehs.
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