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IT Managers and CIOs

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If you are managing Oracle developers and DBAs, you also need to know which skills are essential, which are optional and which are simply not relevant anymore. That’s one of the things I cover in my regular roundup of Oracle tools and servers.

Developers and DBAs

If you are working professionally with Oracle, and have the least bit of doubt about whether that career is going to last you until retirement, you need to follow Oracle carefully. The free newsletters give you part of what you need, but if you are considering learning new skills or tools in the Oracle ecosystem, you will find valuable information by signing up for a subscription.