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Exam Information
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Exam Format
60 min
40
65%
Foundations Associate
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No recertification required - this is a foundational certification that does not expire
1Z0-1085-25 Exam Topics and Domains
1Z0-1085-25 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Boot Volumes, Identity Domains, OCI IAM, Resource Manager, and more.
1
Getting Started with OCI
20%
OCI Distributed Cloud
Understanding the OCI Distributed Cloud Model
- Understand OCI's distributed cloud offerings
- Differentiate between cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
- Explain Oracle's hybrid and multi-cloud capabilities
OCI Regions and Availability Domains
OCI Physical ArchitectureAccess Methods
- Describe OCI's physical infrastructure (Regions, ADs, Fault Domains)
- Design for high availability and disaster recovery
- Understand different methods to access and manage OCI resources
2
Core OCI Services
40%
OCI Compute Services
Compute Instance TypesCompute ManagementContainer and Serverless
- Describe OCI Compute service offerings and instance types
- Understand compute resource management and scaling
- Explain container and serverless computing options in OCI
OCI Storage Services
Block StorageObject StorageFile Storage
- Differentiate between Block, Object, and File Storage
- Select appropriate storage tier based on access patterns and cost
- Implement data protection and backup strategies
OCI Networking Services
Virtual Cloud Network (VCN)Gateways and ConnectivityLoad Balancing
- Design and configure Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs)
- Implement network security using Security Lists and NSGs
- Configure gateways for different connectivity scenarios
- Set up load balancing for high availability
OCI Database Services
Autonomous DatabaseOther Database Services
- Understand OCI database service offerings
- Differentiate between Autonomous and traditional database options
- Select appropriate database service for workload requirements
3
Security Services
25%
OCI Shared Security Model
Security Responsibilities
- Understand the OCI shared security model
- Identify Oracle vs customer security responsibilities
- Apply security best practices based on service model
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
IAM ConceptsAuthenticationAuthorization and Policies
- Understand IAM core concepts (tenancy, compartments, users, groups, policies)
- Configure authentication methods including MFA
- Write and manage IAM policies for resource access control
OCI Security Services
Cloud GuardEncryption and Key ManagementAdditional Security Services
- Configure Cloud Guard for security monitoring
- Implement encryption for data protection
- Use additional security services (WAF, Bastion, Vault)
4
Governance and Administration
15%
OCI Pricing Model
Pricing ConceptsCost Factors
- Understand OCI pricing models and concepts
- Identify cost factors for major OCI services
- Compare cloud vs on-premises cost models
Cost Management Tools
Cost Analysis and BudgetsResource Management
- Use OCI cost management tools effectively
- Implement budgets and cost tracking
- Organize resources using compartments and tags
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 1Z0-1085-25 earns the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate certification. It sits in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure track.
Current Level Exams
- 1Z0-1122-25 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 AI Foundations AssociateExpands OCI knowledge to AI services
- 1Z0-1195-25 - Oracle Data Platform Foundations 2025 Associate Covers data services on Oracle Cloud
Next Level Options
- 1Z0-1072-25 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Architect AssociateNatural progression for OCI infrastructure roles
- 1Z0-1067-25 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Cloud Operations AssociateFocus on operational aspects of OCI
- 1Z0-1104-25 - Oracle Cloud Security ProfessionalSpecialization in OCI security
Alternative Paths
- 1Z0-1087-25 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Developer Associate For professionals focusing on application development on OCI
- 1Z0-931 - Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud Specialist Deep dive into Autonomous Database capabilities
- 1Z0-1042-24 - Oracle Cloud Platform Application Integration Focus on integration services and application connectivity
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-11-15
- Announcement date: 2024-11-01
Updates
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) 2025 Exam updated to reflect latest OCI services and features available in 2025 • Release date: 2024-11-15
- Autonomous Database Latest Continued emphasis on Autonomous Database capabilities including ATP, ADW, and Autonomous JSON • Release date: 2024
- OCI Security Services 2025 Enhanced coverage of Cloud Guard, Security Zones, and Vault services • Release date: 2024
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Cloud beginners and career switchers and Sales and business professionals working with cloud solutions.
- Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
- Familiarity with IT infrastructure components
- General awareness of networking and security principles