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Pass the latest version of the OCI Networking Professional exam
1Z0-1124-25 Exam Topics and Domains
1Z0-1124-25 is organized into 8 weighted domains. Expect to work with Oracle-Google Cloud Interconnect, Site-to-Site VPN, DRG Route Tables, FastConnect, and more.
1
Design and Deploy OCI Virtual Cloud Networks (VCN)
10%
Examine VCN/Subnets characteristics
VCN Architecture and ComponentsSubnet Design and Characteristics
- Describe VCN architecture and its role as the foundational software-defined data center
- Differentiate between public and private subnets and their use cases
- Explain CIDR block management within a VCN
Demonstrate an understanding of IPv4/IPv6 addressing
IPv4 Addressing in OCIIPv6 Support in OCI
- Apply IPv4 and IPv6 addressing in OCI VCN configurations
- Calculate and assign CIDR blocks for VCNs and subnets
Differentiate the VCN Gateway's roles
Internet Gateway (IGW)NAT GatewayService GatewayLocal Peering Gateway (LPG)Dynamic Routing Gateway (DRG)
- Identify the correct gateway type for different connectivity scenarios
- Explain how each gateway integrates with route tables and security rules
Recognize the different Endpoints
Private Endpoints
- Explain private endpoint architecture and use cases
- Compare private endpoints with service gateway access patterns
Demonstrate mastery in applying Endpoints to a Networking Architecture
Endpoint Architecture Design
- Design networking architectures that leverage appropriate endpoint types
- Apply security controls to endpoint access patterns
Object Storage Endpoints (New for 2025)
Object Storage Private Endpoints
- Configure private endpoint access for OCI Object Storage
- Explain when Object Storage private endpoints should be used
2
Plan and Design OCI Networking Solutions and App Services
20%
Recognize IP Management details, select procedural steps
IP Address Management (IPAM)
- Use IP Address Insights for monitoring and planning
- Manage public and private IP assignments across OCI resources
Demonstrate an understanding of OCI load-balancing offerings and related resources
OCI Load Balancer (Layer 7)Network Load Balancer (Layer 3/4)
- Select the appropriate load balancer type for given application requirements
- Configure Network Load Balancer modes and hash policies
- Design high-availability architectures using OCI load balancers
Demonstrate knowledge of OCI DNS and Traffic Steering
OCI DNS ManagementTraffic Management Steering Policies
- Configure DNS zones and records for OCI workloads
- Design traffic steering policies for high availability and performance
DNSSec (New for 2025)
Domain Name System Security Extensions
- Explain the purpose and benefits of DNSSEC
- Describe how DNSSEC integrates with OCI DNS
3
Design for Hybrid Networking Architectures
20%
Demonstrate command of DRG and DRG Attachments
Dynamic Routing Gateway v2 (DRG v2)
- Configure DRG v2 with multiple attachment types
- Manage DRG route tables and route distributions
Assess knowledge of BGP
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) in OCI
- Configure BGP sessions for OCI hybrid connectivity
- Use BGP attributes for traffic engineering and failover
Evaluate OCI VPN Services
Site-to-Site VPN (IPSec)
- Design and deploy Site-to-Site VPN connections with redundancy
- Configure CPE for OCI VPN connectivity
Validate knowhow of the different FastConnect products from OCI
FastConnect Connectivity Models
- Design FastConnect architectures with appropriate connectivity model
- Implement FastConnect redundancy following Oracle best practices
- Configure MACsec encryption for FastConnect
Sustain multi-cloud connectivity configurations
Multi-Cloud Connectivity
- Design multi-cloud connectivity solutions using OCI
- Configure Oracle-Google Cloud Interconnect
IPSec over FastConnect (New for 2025)
IPSec Encryption over FastConnect
- Configure IPSec encryption over FastConnect connections
- Evaluate when IPSec over FastConnect is appropriate vs MACsec
4
Transitive Routing
10%
Interpret key aspects of transitive routing with DRG, LPG, and Network Appliance resources
Transit Routing Scenarios
- Identify and describe the three primary transit routing scenarios
- Design hub-and-spoke topologies using DRG as the central hub
- Integrate network virtual appliances into transit routing architectures
Synthesize Transitive Routing Configurations
Transitive Routing Configuration Design
- Configure DRG route tables for transitive routing between spoke VCNs
- Design and implement full-mesh and hub-and-spoke topologies
- Configure cross-region transitive routing
5
Implement and Operate Secure OCI Networking and Connectivity Solutions
20%
Apply Connectivity and related IAM concepts to inter-tenancy communications
Inter-Tenancy Connectivity
- Configure IAM policies for cross-tenancy networking
- Set up inter-tenancy VCN peering using RPCs
Show different approaches for Bastion service in multi-tier architectures
OCI Bastion Service
- Deploy Bastion service for secure access to private resources
- Select the appropriate session type for different access requirements
Demonstrate CloudShell functionalities
OCI Cloud Shell
- Use Cloud Shell for OCI resource management
- Understand Cloud Shell network access capabilities
Illustrate Network Firewall characteristics
OCI Network Firewall
- Deploy OCI Network Firewall in different architectural patterns
- Configure routing for inline firewall traffic inspection
- Understand tunnel inspection capabilities
Evaluate WAF/Edge/Certificates/services in a Networking multi-tier architecture
Web Application Firewall (WAF) and Edge ServicesOCI Certificates Service
- Design multi-tier architectures with WAF and edge protection
- Manage SSL/TLS certificates for OCI networking services
Zero Trust Packet Routing (New for 2025)
Zero Trust Packet Routing (ZPR)
- Explain the Zero Trust Packet Routing security model
- Configure ZPR policies using security attributes
- Understand how ZPR interacts with NSG and SCL rules
6
Migrate Workloads to OCI
10%
Outline optimal connectivity strategy for a cloud migration from On-Premises
On-Premises to OCI Migration Connectivity
- Design connectivity strategies for on-premises to OCI migrations
- Select appropriate connectivity method based on migration requirements
Outline optimal connectivity strategy for a cloud migration from another Cloud Service Provider
Cloud-to-Cloud Migration Connectivity
- Plan cloud-to-cloud migration connectivity
- Leverage Oracle-Google Cloud Interconnect for migrations from GCP
Outline optimal multicloud scenarios
Multicloud Architecture Design
- Design multi-cloud networking architectures with OCI
- Implement DNS and traffic steering for multi-cloud deployments
7
Troubleshoot OCI Networking and Connectivity Issues
10%
Select the right products for various troubleshooting and design scenarios
OCI Troubleshooting Tools
- Select the appropriate troubleshooting tool for different network issues
- Use Network Path Analyzer to diagnose connectivity problems
- Analyze VCN Flow Logs for traffic patterns
Demonstrate logging expertise in OCI
OCI Logging and Monitoring
- Configure OCI Logging for network troubleshooting
- Use Service Connector Hub to route logs for analysis
- Set up monitoring alarms for network health
- Diagnose common OCI networking issues using logs and tools
8
OCI Networking Best Practices
Demonstrate knowledge of Networking Architecture Design best practices
Apply OCI networking architecture design best practices across all domains
Demonstrate knowledge of Networking Security best practices
Apply OCI networking security best practices including defense-in-depth
Demonstrate knowledge of Networking Connectivity best practices
Apply connectivity best practices for hybrid and multi-cloud architectures
Demonstrate knowledge of Logging and Monitoring best practices
Apply logging and monitoring best practices for network observability
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 1Z0-1124-25 earns the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Networking Professional certification. It sits in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - Networking track.
Next Level Options
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Multicloud Architect ProfessionalAdvanced multi-cloud architecture leveraging networking expertise
Alternative Paths
- 1Z0-1072-25 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Architect AssociateBroader OCI architecture knowledge if networking specialization is too narrow
- 1Z0-1104-25 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Security ProfessionalSecurity-focused career path with strong networking overlap
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-03-05
- Announcement date: 2025-03-05
Updates
- Zero Trust Packet Routing (ZPR) OCI 2025 New exam topic in Domain 5 - security attributes, intent-based policies, interaction with NSG/SCL • Release date: 2025-03-05
- IPSec over FastConnect OCI 2025 New exam topic in Domain 3 - over 40 minutes of training content added for this feature • Release date: 2025-03-05
- DNSSec OCI 2025 New exam topic in Domain 2 - DNSSEC overview and integration with OCI DNS • Release date: 2025-03-05
- OCI Network Firewall - Tunnel Inspection OCI 2025 Enhanced Network Firewall capabilities in Domain 5 • Release date: 2025-03-05
- Object Storage Private Endpoints OCI 2025 New topic in Domain 1 - private access to Object Storage • Release date: 2025-03-05
- IP Address Insights OCI 2025 New feature added between 2024 and 2025 releases, covered in Domain 2 • Release date: 2024-2025
- Oracle-Google Cloud Interconnect OCI 2025 New multi-cloud connectivity feature added between releases, covered in Domains 3 and 6 • Release date: 2024-2025
Who should take this exam?
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience with OCI or other IaaS cloud providers
- Familiarity with general networking concepts
- OCI Architect Associate certification or equivalent
- OCI Security Professional certification