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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Oracle
Exam Format
90 min
50
68%
Associate
Registration
$245 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
Ongoing - subject to Cloud Recertification policy
Pass a more advanced Oracle certification exam; Complete Oracle University continuing education activities; Retake the current version of the exam before expiration
1Z0-1072-25 Exam Topics and Domains
1Z0-1072-25 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with OCI IAM, OCI Object Storage, OCI Compute, OCI File Storage, and more.
1
Compute
20%
Select appropriate compute choices
Compute Instance Shapes
- Identify and select the most appropriate compute instance shape based on workload requirements
- Understand the differences between bare metal and virtual machine instances
- Optimize compute costs through proper shape selection
Configure compute instances
Instance Configuration
- Configure compute instances for various workload types
- Implement proper instance initialization using cloud-init
- Manage instance networking and VNIC configurations
Configure Autoscaling
Autoscaling Policies
- Design and implement autoscaling solutions for elastic workloads
- Configure metric-based and schedule-based scaling policies
- Integrate autoscaling with monitoring and load balancing
Describe OCI compute image options
Image Management
- Differentiate between platform images, custom images, and partner images
- Create and manage custom images from existing instances
- Import and export images across regions and tenancies
Describe and configure OS Management
OS Management Service
- Configure and use OS Management Service for patching
- Manage operating system packages across multiple instances
- Implement automated patch management policies
Explain Infrastructure Maintenance
Maintenance Windows and Live Migration
- Understand Oracle's infrastructure maintenance procedures
- Plan for and manage maintenance events
- Minimize application impact during maintenance windows
2
Networking
35%
Implement and manage Virtual Cloud Networks
VCN FundamentalsIP Addressing and VNICsVCN Routing and GatewaysSecurity Lists and Network Security Groups
- Design and implement VCN architecture for multi-tier applications
- Configure routing and gateways for various connectivity scenarios
- Implement network security using Security Lists and NSGs
Implement and manage VCN connectivity
VCN Connectivity OptionsSite-to-Site VPN ConfigurationFastConnectVCN PeeringTransit Routing Scenarios
- Evaluate and implement appropriate VCN connectivity options
- Configure site-to-site VPN and FastConnect connections
- Design and implement transit routing architectures
Configure DNS and Traffic Management
DNS ZonesTraffic Management Steering Policies
- Configure public and private DNS zones in OCI
- Implement traffic steering policies for high availability and disaster recovery
- Design global traffic management strategies
Explain Load Balancer concepts
Load Balancer TypesWeb Application Acceleration
- Design and configure load balancing solutions for applications
- Implement web application acceleration and security
- Select appropriate load balancer types for different use cases
Implement Network Command Center Services
Network Monitoring and Analysis Tools
- Analyze network performance using OCI monitoring tools
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues using Network Path Analyzer
- Implement traffic capture and analysis using VTAPs
3
Storage
25%
Deploy and manage Block Storage
Block Volume Performance TiersBlock and Boot VolumesVolume Groups, Backups, and ClonesCross-Region Replication
- Deploy and configure block volumes with appropriate performance tiers
- Implement backup and clone strategies for data protection
- Configure cross-region replication for disaster recovery
Configure and manage Object Storage
Object Storage TiersObject Storage SecurityVersioning, Lifecycle, and RetentionMultipart UploadsObject Storage Replication
- Configure object storage with appropriate tiers and security
- Implement lifecycle management and retention policies
- Configure multipart uploads and cross-region replication
Implement and manage File Storage
File Storage ConfigurationFile Storage SecuritySnapshots and ClonesFile System Usage and MeteringFile Storage Replication
- Configure and secure file storage systems
- Implement snapshot and clone strategies
- Configure cross-region replication for file storage
4
Identity and Access Management
20%
Explain IAM core concepts
IAM Fundamentals
- Understand core IAM concepts and terminology
- Explain the IAM hierarchy in OCI
- Describe authentication and authorization mechanisms
Create and manage IAM components
IAM DomainsUsers and GroupsCompartments
- Create and manage identity domains, users, and groups
- Design and implement compartment hierarchies
- Manage user lifecycle and credentials
Implement IAM policies
Policy Syntax and StructureAdvanced Policy Concepts
- Write IAM policies to control resource access
- Implement least privilege access control
- Use conditions and advanced policy features
Configure advanced IAM features
Dynamic GroupsNetwork SourcesTag-Based Access Control
- Configure dynamic groups for automated access
- Implement network source-based access control
- Use tag-based access control for resource governance
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 1Z0-1072-25 earns the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Architect Associate certification. It sits in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure track.
Current Level Exams
1Z0-1085-24 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Foundations Associate Entry-level OCI certification
Next Level Options
- 1Z0-997-25 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Architect ProfessionalAdvanced OCI architecture certification
- 1Z0-1094-25 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Cloud Operations Professional Operations and management focus
Alternative Paths
- 1Z0-1067-24 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Cloud Operations Associate Operations-focused alternative at same level
- 1Z0-1084-24 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Developer Associate Developer-focused OCI certification
- 1Z0-1093-24 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Database Migration and Integration Professional Database migration and integration specialization
- 1Z0-1127-25 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Generative AI ProfessionalEmerging AI and machine learning focus
Specialization Paths
- Multi-Cloud Architect Combine OCI with other cloud provider certifications
- Database Cloud Architect Focus on database services in OCI
- DevOps and Automation Infrastructure as Code and automation focus
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Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for 1Z0-1072-25.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-01-01
- Announcement date: 2024-12-01
Updates
- Network Command Center Services 2025 Expanded coverage in Networking domain (Topic 2.5) • Release date: 2024-12-01
- Block Volume Cross-Region Replication Enhanced 2025 Disaster recovery scenarios in Storage domain • Release date: 2024-11-15
- IAM Identity Domains 2025 Updated IAM domain coverage (20% of exam) • Release date: 2024-10-01
- Flexible Load Balancer Shapes 2025 Load balancer configuration in Networking domain • Release date: 2024-09-15
Who should take this exam?
- Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
- Familiarity with fundamental networking concepts
- Knowledge of general IT infrastructure components
- Awareness of identity and access management principles
- Hands-on experience with OCI services