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Oracle Database
In the database field, Oracle is the recognized market leader. Oracle software suits all businesses. It has the
most robust database and supports highly critical systems with both database and development tools. This creates
a need for Oracle Database Administrators as well as Application Developers. Oracle has therefore identified and
created certification tracks for these job profiles.
Oracle Application Developer
An application developer is more of a business analyst / software developer. The developer is concerned with planning and designing a database whose structure meets the users current and future needs for data storage and reporting. This is very similar to programming in that developmental languages are used to develop database applications. Simply put, Application Developers develop applications on Oracle. This requires sound understanding and grasp of SQL, PL/SQL, and the ability to develop Internet applications using Form Builder and Report Builder.
Oracle Database Administrator
A Database administrator is more of a data facilitator - making sure data is secure, available and is used productively. This involves administrative, maintenance and routine activities such as installing database, user account maintenance, management of backups, performance tuning and data recovery. This requires good knowledge of the Oracle database architecture. Essentially the DBA is responsible for designing and maintaining an organization's database, and ensuring that data is only available only to authorized users
Oracle - 'Database Developer'
In addition to DBA work, a very attractive Career Option involves using Databases as a Developer.
This requires good knowledge of PL/SQL, which is Oracle's Procedural Language.
PL/SQL includes and extends SQL, and is primarily intended for developers who work close to the Database,
rather than close to the User.
Working with PL/SQL often includes some DBA work, for example, in data extraction and migration from one Database to another.
It is therefore much more of a development job and offers design challenges and is more creative than 100% DBA work. It's an excellent way to get close to being offered DBA work without a DBA background.
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