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FanIn80 · 03-23-2010, 11:58 AM

I need to figure this out pretty quick.

Going in to this school thing that I started back in Sept, my focus was going to be on web app development. I start my first "major" class in this track in less than four weeks...

Here's the deal, though. I'm really looking hard at the DBA stuff now. I've always liked databases, although I've had limited experience. Mostly MS SQL and MySql, but now I'm in the middle of an Oracle class and I'm really remembering how much I enjoy DB work.

So... There is a DBA track I can follow instead of Web Dev. I'm curious what some of you people think, though. Also, how much development work will a DBA do? Is it all just admin stuff, or do they actually get in there and get their hands dirty with designing, building, altering, etc?

03-23-2010, 11:58 AM	#1
FanIn80 GOAT! Join Date: Jun 2006 Exp:	DBA vs Web Dev I need to figure this out pretty quick. Going in to this school thing that I started back in Sept, my focus was going to be on web app development. I start my first "major" class in this track in less than four weeks... Here's the deal, though. I'm really looking hard at the DBA stuff now. I've always liked databases, although I've had limited experience. Mostly MS SQL and MySql, but now I'm in the middle of an Oracle class and I'm really remembering how much I enjoy DB work. So... There is a DBA track I can follow instead of Web Dev. I'm curious what some of you people think, though. Also, how much development work will a DBA do? Is it all just admin stuff, or do they actually get in there and get their hands dirty with designing, building, altering, etc?