Should I Learn Oracle Or SQL Server?

Should I learn Oracle or SQL Server?

While Oracle DBA certification pays well, the classes and getting a practice version of Oracle is expensive.

I heard you could get versions of SQL Server for free.

Part of it depends on the software developers you're working with. Use SQL Server if you're working with Microsoft's .Net, whereas Java developers are more likely to use Oracle.

I didn't know that SQL Server was a Microsoft brand.

So if you'll be working on MS servers and MS databases, you need to learn the SQL server.

Which one is better for my career?

There are typically more MS SQL jobs, but the Oracle jobs pay more. Oracle doesn't have as many jobs, but you have less competition.

Those who didn't join the Microsoft cult pay a price for it. Which one is harder to learn?

Oracle is rather complex, whereas MS SQL Server is simpler because it has a good graphical user interface.

It's nice to hear that Microsoft made at least one good user interface.

They usually put out crap, but once in a while, there's a good one.

I've heard MySQL is more popular.

Only because of the so called popularity of Microsoft. Oracle is the heavyweight database tool.

Which relational database is better?

MySQL works with almost any web-based application. Oracle is more stable, secure and scalable for enterprise wide applications.

I'm glad to know that the big data that is running the world isn't all beholden to Bill Gates.

No, but most PCs that generate the data still are.

It sounds like I need to learn Oracle.

Fortunately, you can learn Oracle inside and out and a little MS SQL and do almost any database admin job you'd like.

You're guaranteed to get dates if you can proudly announce you have stable, well paying employment. It's like saying you're a musician, artist and athlete at once.

Girls will just be happy if she doesn't have to pay for the date these days.