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Oracle is no less capable than Microsoft SQL Server, though it is more commonly used among large corporations and government agencies. While Oracle runs on Linux unlike SQL Server, its database principles are the same and it uses SQL and PL/SQL similarly. Learning Linux is recommended before learning Oracle as Oracle runs on Linux, but they can also be learned together. After learning Linux and SQL, the next steps are taking courses to learn Oracle databases and aiming for certifications like Oracle Database 12c.

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Oracle is no less capable than Microsoft SQL Server, though it is more commonly used among large corporations and government agencies. While Oracle runs on Linux unlike SQL Server, its database principles are the same and it uses SQL and PL/SQL similarly. Learning Linux is recommended before learning Oracle as Oracle runs on Linux, but they can also be learned together. After learning Linux and SQL, the next steps are taking courses to learn Oracle databases and aiming for certifications like Oracle Database 12c.

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Is Oracle Easy to Learn?

With Microsoft’s SQL Server market footprint and popular certification programs, you might
think Oracle plays second fiddle to the Redmond giant. But Oracle is certainly no slouch.

While Microsoft’s SQL Server may be the most popular database for small business users,
Oracle databases are the favorite among large corporations and government agencies. But, don’t
let the scale of Oracle’s customers scare you off.

Oracle is fundamentally just like SQL Server and every other relational database system. Its
database architectural principles are the same and it operates with SQL (Structured Query
Language), plus Oracle’s own PL/SQL extensions. It’s relatively easy to learn — as long as you
have a good handle on Linux and SQL.

If you have already learned SQL Server, then you can certainly learn Oracle databases. Oracle
isn’t necessarily harder to learn than Microsoft SQL Server — it’s just different.

Learn Linux to learn Oracle


Relative ease: Moderate

Biggest challenge: Oracle runs a custom Linux distro. So, it’ll be close, but not exactly like the
more popular Ubuntu, Debian, or Redhat distros.

Unlike SQL Server, Oracle runs on popular Linux and UNIX variants. The Oracle database and
the Linux operating system is a common combination in many corporate environments. If you
don’t already know Linux or UNIX, a good first step is to learn Linux.

Start with the basics by taking our Linux Essentials course, which will prepare you for the LPI
Linux Essentials certification.

You could then aim for Linux Administrator (LPIC-1) certification by taking the LPI Linux
LPIC-1 and CompTIA Linux+ Prep 4.0 course. CompTIA has teamed with LPI for the LPIC-1
certification, so you can get two for the price of one.

Learn Oracle Databases


Relative ease: Easy to learn

Biggest challenge: Deciding whether to start with 11g or 12c.


After you’ve learned Linux, your next step could be to learn how to work with Oracle by taking
our new Oracle Database course. This training prepares you for the Oracle Database 12c SQL
1Z0-071 certification exam.

This exam gives you quite a bit of flexibility, as it’s the prerequisite course for two Oracle
Certified Associate certifications:

 Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate

 Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Associate

A note about Linux: You don’t need to learn Linux before Oracle or vice versa. You can learn
both in tandem simply by learning Oracle, but you’ll be acquiring a very narrow, prescribed
Linux toolbox.

Learn SQL and then PL/SQL


Relative ease: Easy to learn; hard to master

Biggest challenge: PL/SQL isn’t all that different than SQL initially, but PL/SQL has advanced
applications that take time to master.

Oracle uses their own PL/SQL variant, which is different than both T-SQL and regular SQL.
While standard SQL is used to select and manipulate data, PL/SQL has extensions that allow
admins and developers to create applications.

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