I am getting suggestions off line for Michigan Oak table conference as well.... cheaper and one time, take openworld next chance. Might as well include this in the discussion. Joel Patterson Database Administrator 904 727-2546 -----Original Message----- From: oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:oracle-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Joel.Patterson@xxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2010 11:03 AM To: Oracle-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: OpenWorld There is an opportunity for training, offsite training also. I was thinking OpenWorld could work just as well if not better. I need to write up justification and benefits for the training. I will have to look at MySQL here shortly I believe for backup/recovery. Can anyone comment on whether OpenWorld would be just as good if not better than a 'course' out there. (I have not really gotten what I wanted out of a lot of courses at oracle itself). If so, then why? Thank you, Joel Patterson Database Administrator 904 727-2546 -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l -- //www.freelists.org/webpage/oracle-l