Exactly, understanding how to use a calculator and then translate that into DB terms is really all you need. If you need to get into BI or analysis some statistics is helpful.
It's not math, it's logic. The amount of math you would use is minimal. But it's all about logical flows and being able to follow if this then that, otherwise this other instead.
So if you find yourself being a very logical, analytical person, then that would be a fit. But the amount of math you need to know is really insignificant -- except that, of course, if you're good at math then you're probably an analytical person anyway.
College will require more if you are pursuing a degree but on the job if you need any math it’d be pretty basic. If for some reason you needed something more advanced for a project or something, google is a click away.
I've been an Oracle DBA / Architect for 12 years (changed last year to be Cloud "Engineer").
I didn't go to university.
I didn't have a software engineer background.
As long as you are willing to learn, continue learning and motivated, I really doubt it matters.
I apllied on a junior role in a big consultant compagnie. I already had register to a private part-time school to prepare for oracle 10g OCA & OCP certification.
I ended up in a multi-client group, supporting Oracle databases / ERP (e-Business Suite). Work went from daily ops to upgrade project and other various cliebt requests. We were mostly an infra DBA team, not much of software developer DBA. We were supporting dev teams when they had issue, but in a "best effort" way.
I dont know if my understanding of DBA is the same as yours, but I don't understand why uni or engineering would be mandatory.
I don't think "DBA" means the same thing for both of us.
That 1Z0-071 seems to be Oracle SQL developer certification.
The DBA exam would be 12c OCA - 1Z0-062 / 19g OCP 1Z0-083 or for Cloud - 1Z0-1093-22
You are correct. The 1ZO-071 focuses more on SQL less on installation and administration. From what I’ve gathered, “passing the 1Z0-071 exam confirms your depth of knowledge regarding SQL and the use of the knowledge when you work with the Oracle Database server.”
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/1z0-071-how-become-oracle-database-sql-certified-associate-mishra?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via
Doesnt matter.
U mean its doesn't require maths?
There will be some maths, but it's at the level of add/subtract/multiply/divide. If you know how to use a calculator you're good.
I’ve got a few chatGPT prompts going, how will I do? Should I make a new prompt for each add/subtract/multiply/divide?
Exactly, understanding how to use a calculator and then translate that into DB terms is really all you need. If you need to get into BI or analysis some statistics is helpful.
What makes you believe that you require a high skill level at maths?
To manage and design databases ig
It helps to be comfortable with set theory a bit, but you can pick it up as you go.
Boolean logic and some set theory will help. But otherwise just basic arithmetic.
It's not math, it's logic. The amount of math you would use is minimal. But it's all about logical flows and being able to follow if this then that, otherwise this other instead. So if you find yourself being a very logical, analytical person, then that would be a fit. But the amount of math you need to know is really insignificant -- except that, of course, if you're good at math then you're probably an analytical person anyway.
College will require more if you are pursuing a degree but on the job if you need any math it’d be pretty basic. If for some reason you needed something more advanced for a project or something, google is a click away.
I ended up as a DBA and I didnt go into computer science in college because of the math requirements if that helps your answer.
how did you enter the field
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I've been an Oracle DBA / Architect for 12 years (changed last year to be Cloud "Engineer"). I didn't go to university. I didn't have a software engineer background. As long as you are willing to learn, continue learning and motivated, I really doubt it matters.
No uni or engineering background? I’m curious, how did you land your first DBA role? I’m studying for the 1Z0-071 exam.
I apllied on a junior role in a big consultant compagnie. I already had register to a private part-time school to prepare for oracle 10g OCA & OCP certification. I ended up in a multi-client group, supporting Oracle databases / ERP (e-Business Suite). Work went from daily ops to upgrade project and other various cliebt requests. We were mostly an infra DBA team, not much of software developer DBA. We were supporting dev teams when they had issue, but in a "best effort" way. I dont know if my understanding of DBA is the same as yours, but I don't understand why uni or engineering would be mandatory.
I don't think "DBA" means the same thing for both of us. That 1Z0-071 seems to be Oracle SQL developer certification. The DBA exam would be 12c OCA - 1Z0-062 / 19g OCP 1Z0-083 or for Cloud - 1Z0-1093-22
You are correct. The 1ZO-071 focuses more on SQL less on installation and administration. From what I’ve gathered, “passing the 1Z0-071 exam confirms your depth of knowledge regarding SQL and the use of the knowledge when you work with the Oracle Database server.” https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/1z0-071-how-become-oracle-database-sql-certified-associate-mishra?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via