I have been using MySQL for my school projects, personal web site for years.
My company is using MySQL in all web projects as well.
Now I am thinking to pay for some classes to learn another new Database system, but
I have no idea whether I shall choose MS SQL Server 2008 or Oracle 11g.
I hope to find a better job with high paid salary.
I need some advice and suggestions.
Unless Oracle is giving away downloads of 11G for you to learn on, I’d say that Oracle will be a pricey path to take. They don’t list prices that I can see on the web site. (Maybe I didn’t look hard enough.) Oracle DBA certification is another expensive proposition. I think it’s rigorous, so it might be worth having, but it’ll cost you in courses and test fees.
SQL Server won’t cost as much. You can download Express for free. I’m sure it won’t help you with all the enterprise features that will be missing.