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Official specifications published by Oracle
Exam Format
90 min
50
68%
Professional
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$245 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
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Subject to Cloud Recertification policy
Retake the exam when policy requires recertification; Complete Oracle University continuing education
1Z0-1093-25 Exam Topics and Domains
1Z0-1093-25 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with OCI Database Management, MySQL HeatWave, OCI Monitoring, OCI NoSQL Database, and more.
1
Base Database Service - VM (BaseDB)
20%
Describe Base Database Service
Understanding Base Database Service architectureBase Database Service features and capabilities
- Describe the Base Database Service architecture and components
- Explain the differences between VM and Bare Metal database systems
- Identify appropriate licensing models for different scenarios
Provisioning Base Database Service
DB System provisioning processDatabase configuration options
- Provision a Base Database Service using multiple methods
- Configure network settings for database access
- Set up initial database parameters and backup policies
BaseDB - Database Lifecycle Management
Database lifecycle operations
- Perform common database lifecycle operations
- Clone databases for development/testing
- Safely terminate database instances
BaseDB - Backup and Recovery
Backup strategies and configurationRecovery operations
- Configure and manage database backups
- Perform database recovery operations
- Implement disaster recovery strategies
Patch and Upgrade BaseDB User Managed Components
Patching strategiesDatabase upgrades
- Apply patches to database systems
- Upgrade databases to newer versions
- Plan and execute patching with minimal downtime
Base Database Service Monitoring & Management Interfaces
Monitoring tools and interfacesManagement interfaces
- Monitor database performance and health
- Configure alerts and notifications
- Use various management interfaces effectively
2
Exadata Database Service (ExaDB)
20%
Explain the Exadata Database Service
Exadata architecture and componentsExadata service tiers and shapes
- Explain Exadata architecture and key features
- Differentiate between Exadata service offerings
- Understand Exadata performance advantages
Provision Exadata Database Service
Exadata Infrastructure provisioningDatabase creation on Exadata
- Provision Exadata Infrastructure and VM Clusters
- Create and configure databases on Exadata
- Plan network architecture for Exadata deployments
Exadata Cloud Infrastructure and VM Cluster Management
VM Cluster operationsExadata Infrastructure management
- Manage VM Cluster resources and scaling
- Perform Exadata Infrastructure maintenance
- Optimize Exadata performance and capacity
Exadata Database Lifecycle Management
Database Home lifecycleDatabase operations on Exadata
- Manage Database Home lifecycle on Exadata
- Perform database operations on Exadata
- Implement HA and DR for Exadata databases
Exadata Database Service Management Interfaces & Utilities
Management tools for ExadataMonitoring and diagnostics
- Use Exadata management tools and utilities
- Monitor Exadata performance and health
- Troubleshoot Exadata-specific issues
3
MySQL HeatWave Technical Overview
20%
Describe the MySQL HeatWave
MySQL HeatWave architectureHeatWave performance features
- Explain MySQL HeatWave architecture and components
- Describe HeatWave performance advantages
- Identify appropriate use cases for HeatWave
Provision MySQL HeatWave
MySQL DB System provisioningHeatWave cluster provisioning
- Provision MySQL Database Service instances
- Add and configure HeatWave clusters
- Size HeatWave clusters appropriately
Migrate a MySQL Instance To MySQL HeatWave
Migration strategiesLoading data into HeatWave
- Migrate MySQL databases to MySQL HeatWave
- Load data into HeatWave cluster
- Optimize migration and loading processes
MySQL HeatWave OLAP AutoML Lakehouse
HeatWave OLAP capabilitiesHeatWave AutoMLHeatWave Lakehouse
- Leverage HeatWave for OLAP workloads
- Build and deploy ML models using HeatWave AutoML
- Query data in Object Storage using HeatWave Lakehouse
Operate MySQL HeatWave
MySQL HeatWave operationsPerformance tuning and optimization
- Perform operational tasks for MySQL HeatWave
- Monitor and optimize HeatWave performance
- Implement backup and recovery for MySQL HeatWave
4
NoSQL Database Service Technical Overview
20%
Describe NoSQL
NoSQL database conceptsOCI NoSQL Database Service architecture
- Explain NoSQL database concepts and use cases
- Describe OCI NoSQL Database Service architecture
- Identify appropriate scenarios for NoSQL
Table Security Management
IAM policies for NoSQLEncryption and network security
- Configure IAM policies for NoSQL access control
- Implement encryption for NoSQL tables
- Secure network access to NoSQL Database
Table Rate Limiting
Throughput configuration
- Configure table throughput capacity
- Implement auto-scaling for NoSQL tables
- Manage rate limiting and throttling
NoSQL Data Models
Table design and schemaData types and operations
- Design NoSQL table schemas effectively
- Implement efficient data access patterns
- Use TTL and indexing for optimization
Provisioned Throughput for NoSQL Database Cloud Service
Capacity planning and optimization
- Plan and provision appropriate throughput capacity
- Optimize costs for NoSQL workloads
- Monitor and adjust capacity based on usage
NoSQL Language SDKs
SDK support and usageQuery capabilities
- Use NoSQL Database SDKs for application development
- Write efficient SQL queries for NoSQL
- Implement best practices for SDK usage
5
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Database Management Service
20%
Describe the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Database Management Service
Database Management Service overviewService features and benefits
- Describe Database Management Service architecture and features
- Identify appropriate use cases for Database Management
- Understand benefits over traditional management tools
Enable Database Management Service for Cloud Databases
Enabling Database ManagementDatabase credentials and security
- Enable Database Management for cloud databases
- Configure secure access and credentials
- Set up required IAM policies and network configuration
Monitor Cloud Databases
Database monitoring capabilitiesPerformance Hub
- Monitor database fleet health and performance
- Use Performance Hub for diagnostics
- Configure alerts and notifications for databases
Perform Diagnostics and Tuning for Cloud Databases
SQL performance diagnosticsDatabase diagnostics and recommendations
- Perform SQL performance diagnostics and tuning
- Use ADDM for database performance analysis
- Implement performance recommendations
Administer Cloud Databases
Database administration tasksFleet-level operations
- Perform database administration tasks using Database Management
- Manage database fleets efficiently
- Automate administrative operations
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 1Z0-1093-25 earns the Oracle Cloud Database Services 2025 Certified Professional certification. It sits in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Data Management track.
Next Level Options
- 1Z0-931-25 - Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud 2025 ProfessionalAdvanced database cloud specialization
- 1Z0-997-25 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Architect ProfessionalBroader OCI architecture skills including database services
Alternative Paths
- 1Z0-1072-25 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Architect AssociateFoundational OCI knowledge covering all services
- 1Z0-082 - Oracle Database Administration IOn-premises database administration skills
- 1Z0-083 - Oracle Database Administration IIAdvanced on-premises database administration
- 1Z0-908 - Oracle MySQL 8.0 Database AdministratorMySQL database administration specialization
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-01-01
- Announcement date: 2025-01-01
Updates
- Oracle AI Vector Search 26ai AI capabilities increasingly important in database certification exams • Release date: 2025-10-14
- MySQL HeatWave 9.5.0 / 8.4.7 / 8.0.44 Updated MySQL versions and HeatWave features covered in exam domain 3 • Release date: 2025-10-01
- Oracle Autonomous AI Lakehouse 2025 Lakehouse concepts relevant to HeatWave Lakehouse exam topic • Release date: 2025-10-14
- Oracle Database@AWS GA Multicloud deployment scenarios becoming more prominent in cloud certifications • Release date: 2025-07-08
Who should take this exam?
- Experience with Oracle Database administration
- Understanding of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure basics
- Hands-on experience with OCI database services
- Knowledge of MySQL and NoSQL database concepts