How to become Oracle Apps DBA - Part1

Checklist	Description
Step1 :	In Real world, Oracle DBA with Expert Level are the qualified members to be Oracle apps dba.  Good Level of Core DBA knowledge required.
Step2:	As soon as possible , Try to see the Oracle applications front end screen. This may boost you to learn ASAP. Try some navigation (Like Users,Responsibilities)
Step3:	Get the software from http://edelivery.oracle.com/ You may need at least 30-35GB space to create the stage area (Oracle application Software) , I think the largest software in the world with largest size of installation files. Depending on the speed of internet it may take between 1-10 days to download the software (Yes !!!!) and you need approx 100 GB to Install Software.  Small configuration laptops/Desktops cannot handle Oracle applications.
Step4:	Install Oracle Applications Follow Step by Step http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/B40089_09/current/acrobat/120oaig.pdf You can refer the earlier post on Oracle apps R12 install. http://oracleinout.blogspot.com/2010/04/step-by-step-installation-of-oracle_21.html
Step5:	Once Oracle applications is installed, Login to front end  (Navigate to Applications,Login,Responsibilities) Be familiar with the file system (I will explain in detail in my later posts)
Step 6:	So far, you will get a feel of Oracle applications , How it looks and you know the installation now.

Next to read: How to become Oracle Apps DBA - Part2 http://oracleinout.blogspot.com/2010/05/how-to-become-oracle-apps-dba-part2.html