Use MySQL. Or, get a job flying Super Cubs for the Fish & Wildlife Service. --Walt Weaver Bozeman, Montana On 9/18/05, Patty.Charlebois@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <Patty.Charlebois@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > I am trying to put together a *Newbie DBA Handbook* to be used for new > hires at my company and thought I would poll the list for topic suggestions. > So my question to you is, if you could give a new Oracle DBA one piece of > advice, what would it be? > > TIA, Patty > > >