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1Z0-182 Exam Topics and Domains
1Z0-182 is organized into 13 weighted domains. Expect to work with Oracle Database Storage, Oracle Multitenant, Oracle Database Auditing, Oracle Data Pump, and more.
Describe Oracle Database Architecture
Describe Oracle Database Instance Configurations
- Understand different Oracle Database instance configuration options
- Identify when to use specific instance configurations
Identify Oracle Database Memory and Process Structures
- Identify key memory structures in Oracle Database
- Understand the role of background processes
- Explain memory management concepts
Identify Logical and Physical Database Structures
- Distinguish between logical and physical database structures
- Understand the relationship between logical and physical structures
Employ Oracle supplied Database Tools
Identify and Use the Oracle Supplied Database Tools
- Identify appropriate tools for different database tasks
- Use Oracle-supplied tools effectively
Describe Managing Database Instances
Demonstrate Startup and Shutdown Procedures for an Oracle Database
- Perform database startup and shutdown operations
- Choose appropriate startup/shutdown mode for scenarios
Utilize System Provided Dynamic Performance and Dictionary Views
- Query dynamic performance views to monitor database
- Use data dictionary views to find database metadata
Use the Automatic Diagnostic Repository (ADR) and Logs
- Locate and use ADR for troubleshooting
- Analyze alert logs for database issues
Identify and Apply Initialization Parameter Files
- Understand parameter file types and management
- Modify initialization parameters appropriately
Configuring Oracle Net Services
Identify the Net Services Administration Components
- Configure Oracle Net Listener
- Understand naming methods and connection strings
Describe Net Services Connection Methods
- Understand connection establishment process
- Choose appropriate connection method
Managing Users, Roles and Privileges
Describe and Utilize User Security Measures for an Oracle Database
- Create and manage database users
- Implement role-based access control
- Manage privileges effectively
- Use profiles for resource management
Managing Tablespaces and Datafiles
Create, Modify, and Describe Tablespaces
- Create and manage different types of tablespaces
- Understand tablespace states and operations
Recognize and Describe Data Storage and Placement
- Manage datafiles effectively
- Implement Oracle Managed Files
Managing Storage
Explain Resumable Space Allocation
- Understand resumable space allocation
- Implement resumable operations
Describe and Use Segment Space Saving
- Implement compression for space savings
- Understand deduplication concepts
Recognize and Define Segment Characteristics of Storage
- Understand different segment types
- Manage extent allocation
Identify Requirements for Block Space Management
- Understand block space management options
- Configure appropriate space management
Managing Undo
Apply using Undo Data in an Oracle Database
- Configure and manage undo tablespaces
- Understand undo data usage
Compare Undo Data and Redo Data
- Distinguish between undo and redo data
- Understand their respective purposes
Explain the Usage of Temporary Undo
- Understand temporary undo concepts
- Configure temporary undo appropriately
Moving Data
Explain the usage of External Tables
- Create and use external tables
- Understand external table access drivers
Recognize Oracle Data Pump Execution Options
- Execute Data Pump export and import operations
- Use advanced Data Pump features
Distinguish SQL*Loader Commands
- Use SQL*Loader for data loading
- Choose appropriate data movement tool
Displaying Creating and Managing PDBs
Creating PDBs from the Seed
- Understand multitenant architecture
- Create PDBs from the seed
Explain Techniques for Creating PDBs
- Use various PDB creation techniques
- Clone PDBs effectively
Modify Modes and Attributes for PDBs
- Manage PDB states and operations
- Configure PDB resource management
Introduction to Auditing
Describe Database Auditing
- Understand database auditing concepts
- Implement audit policies
Create, Modify and Maintain Database Auditing
- Configure and manage database auditing
- Maintain audit trail effectively
Apply Value Based and FGA
- Implement fine-grained auditing
- Use value-based auditing techniques
Automated Maintenance
Describe Automated Database Maintenance
- Understand automated maintenance framework
- Configure automated maintenance tasks
Apply Value Based and Fine Grain Auditing
- Automate auditing maintenance
- Manage audit policies efficiently
Introduction to Performance
Summarize Oracle Database Performance Management
- Understand performance management methodology
- Use Oracle performance tools
Measure Database Performance
- Measure database performance effectively
- Identify performance issues
Describe SQL Statement Executions, Plans, Directives and Advisors
- Understand SQL execution plans
- Use SQL advisors for optimization
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 1Z0-182 earns the Oracle Database 23ai Administration Certified Associate certification. It sits in the Database Administration track.
- 1Z0-183 - Oracle Database 23ai Administration Professional
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- 1Z0-082 - Oracle Database Administration IEarlier version of Oracle Database certification for those working with 19c
- 1Z0-083 - Oracle Database Administration IIProfessional level for Oracle Database 19c
- 1Z0-071 - Oracle Database SQLFoundation SQL certification applicable to all Oracle Database versions
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-05-02
- Announcement date: 2024-05-02
- AI Vector Search 23ai Major new topic area in 1Z0-182 exam focusing on AI capabilities • Release date: 2024-05-02
- JSON Relational Duality Views 23ai New data modeling approach relevant to database design and administration • Release date: 2024-05-02
- In-Database SQL Firewall 23ai New security feature enhancing database protection and auditing • Release date: 2024-05-02
- Multitenant Architecture Enhancements 23ai Continued emphasis on PDB management with new capabilities • Release date: 2024-05-02
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Database Administrators and Data Warehouse Administrators.
- Basic knowledge of relational database systems
- Basic understanding of UNIX operating system commands
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience with Oracle Database
- Completion of Oracle Database 23ai Administration training