Oracle will require people interested in gaining Java and Solaris certifications to attend “hands-on” training courses. The new rule goes into effect Aug. 1 and regards Java Architect, Java Developer, Solaris System Administrator. IT professionals can still get certified under existing requirements for those technologies through July 31. The value of IT certifications has been a long-running industry debate; certification is a lucrative business for vendors and channel partners. Oracle did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.”]
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