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The Oracle Certified Master credential is designed for Oracle Certified Professionals with advanced training and at least three to four years of professional, enterprise-level experience with Oracle Database. This column introduces two Oracle Database 11g Oracle Certified Master exams, provides details on the target candidates and focus areas of each exam, and describes a few sample tasks that are similar to those in the exams.

About the Oracle Certified Master Exams

Obtaining the Oracle Certified Master credential requires passing an onsite practical exam—conducted in an Oracle University classroom—that tests candidates on their ability to perform database administration tasks in a live database environment. To become an Oracle Certified Master, a candidate must complete two required advanced DBA courses from Oracle University in addition to passing an Oracle Certified Master exam.

All candidates must complete a certain number of “skillsets” that test their ability to perform complex technical tasks. They are required to complete the tasks with either the command-line interface or Oracle Enterprise Manager, and because the exams are based on the Oracle Enterprise Linux platform, working knowledge of Linux commands is essential. Candidates also need to be prepared to work with the following tools while completing the skillsets:  Read more...