On Sun, 2006-12-03 at 08:34 -0800, yt_groups@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote: > I had a similar experience with their classes here in Massachusetts. > In the end my boss overrode me and decided to go with MySQL for > our project, since we can find reliable training from MySQL AB. There are three well known providers for PostgreSQL. http://www.otg-nc.com/ http://www.bignerdranch.com/ http://www.commandprompt.com/ They all do different types of traning. Command Prompt specializes in corporate training, so unless you are training > 8 people then they aren't for you. OTG is more of the traditional corporate class type training where you will have anywhere 4+ individuals within the class. Bignerdranch does week long intense training. Sincerely, Joshua D. Drake > > rnshah@xxxxxxx wrote: > > I've been tasked with administering one of our PostgreSQL databases and > > know little or nothing about the product (though I do have DB > > experience). I've been looking for training and came across an > > administration class at 'http://www.postgresql.org/about/event.425' on > > the main web site. When I called the certfirst people offering the > > classes I got the impression that they weren't on the up and up. When I > > asked if the class in Newport Beach was sure to run they tried to talk > > me into taking a class in their Illinois location, and when I asked > > about a class in January in Vegas they told me it was already full but I > > could take the December class in Illinois -- but they wouldn't tell me > > where their classes in Vegas are held. > > > > Can anyone provide me with a reference for these guys? Also, they claim > > to offer a certification but it is done online using some web site I've > > never heard of. > > > > ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- > > TIP 3: Have you checked our extensive FAQ? > > > > http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq > > > ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- > TIP 6: explain analyze is your friend > -- === The PostgreSQL Company: Command Prompt, Inc. === Sales/Support: +1.503.667.4564 || 24x7/Emergency: +1.800.492.2240 Providing the most comprehensive PostgreSQL solutions since 1997 http://www.commandprompt.com/ Donate to the PostgreSQL Project: http://www.postgresql.org/about/donate
