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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Oracle
Exam Format
90 min
65
60%
Associate
Registration
$245 USD
Pearson VUE, Oracle Testing, or online proctoring
English
Validity
Does not expire
No recertification required - certification does not expire; Stay current with new MySQL HeatWave features through continuous learning
1Z0-915-1 Exam Topics and Domains
1Z0-915-1 is organized into 11 weighted domains. Expect to work with MySQL Database Service, HeatWave Cluster, OCI Object Storage, HeatWave AutoML, and more.
1
MySQL HeatWave Service
Key Features and Benefits
Identify MySQL HeatWave key featuresBusiness value and use cases
- Identify key features and benefits of MySQL HeatWave
- Understand the value proposition of HeatWave for different workloads
MySQL HeatWave Architecture
HeatWave cluster architectureIntegration with OCI services
- Describe the MySQL HeatWave architecture and its components
- Understand how HeatWave integrates with OCI infrastructure
MySQL HeatWave Terminology
Core terminology and concepts
- Define MySQL HeatWave terminology accurately
- Use correct terminology when discussing HeatWave features
MySQL HeatWave Limitations
Known limitations and constraints
- Identify MySQL HeatWave limitations and constraints
- Plan around known limitations in implementations
2
Provisioning and Connecting DB Systems
VCN Requirements for Provisioning
Network prerequisites
- Identify VCN requirements for provisioning DB systems
- Configure network components for MySQL DB Systems
Connection Methods
Connect with OCI BastionConnect with MySQL ShellConnect with OCI Cloud ShellConnect with OCI SQL Worksheet
- Connect to DB systems using various methods (Bastion, MySQL Shell, Cloud Shell, SQL Worksheet)
- Choose appropriate connection method based on requirements
Authentication with OCI IAM
IAM-based authentication
- Authenticate DB systems with OCI Identity Access Management credentials
- Configure IAM-based database access
3
Managing DB Systems
DRG and DRG Attachments
Dynamic Routing Gateway management
- Demonstrate a command of DRG and DRG Attachments
- Configure DRG for DB system connectivity
BGP in OCI Environment
Border Gateway Protocol configuration
- Apply BGP in the OCI environment
- Configure BGP for database network connectivity
OCI VPN Services
Site-to-Site VPN
- Evaluate OCI VPN Services
- Configure VPN for MySQL DB System access
FastConnect Products
FastConnect options and configuration
- Validate the various FastConnect products from OCI
- Configure FastConnect for database connectivity
Multicloud Connectivity
Cross-cloud connectivity configurations
- Sustain Multicloud Connectivity configurations
- Implement cross-cloud database connectivity
4
Backing Up and Restoring DB Systems
Backup and Restore Operations
Manual and automated backups
- Back up and restore a DB system
- Perform backup and restore operations
Automatic Backups Management
Automated backup configuration
- Manage automatic backups
- Configure backup automation and retention policies
Point-in-Time Recovery
PITR operations
- Perform point-in-time recovery
- Use PITR for granular recovery scenarios
5
MySQL HeatWave Configurations
Custom Configurations
Creating custom configuration sets
- Create custom configurations
- Define custom MySQL configuration sets
Configuration Comparison
Comparing configuration sets
- Compare configurations
- Analyze differences between configuration sets
Dynamic vs Non-Dynamic Variables
Variable change effects
- Describe the effects of changing dynamic and non-dynamic variables
- Understand restart requirements for configuration changes
DB System Configuration Updates
Applying configuration changes
- Update a DB system configuration
- Apply and manage configuration changes
6
Read Replicas
Read Replica Management
Creating and managing read replicas
- Create and manage read replicas
- Scale read workloads with replicas
Read Replica Load Balancer
Load balancer for read replicas
- Describe the read replica load balancer
- Distribute read workloads across replicas
Connecting to Read Replicas
Read replica connection methods
- Connect to a read replica
- Access read replicas for query offloading
7
Inbound Replication
Inbound Replication Setup
Setting up and troubleshooting replication
- Set up and troubleshoot inbound replication
- Replicate data from external MySQL servers
Channel Management
Creating and managing replication channels
- Create and manage channels
- Configure replication channels for different scenarios
8
Data Migrations
DB System with Data Import
Creating DB system during initial import
- Create a DB system with data import
- Import data during DB system provisioning
Importing Data into Existing DB System
Post-provisioning data import
- Import data into a DB system
- Load data efficiently into existing systems
Exporting Data
Data export methods
- Export data from MySQL servers and DB systems
- Prepare data for migration using appropriate tools
Migration with Replication
Using replication for migration
- Migrate data with replication
- Execute low-downtime migrations
9
High Availability
High Availability Management
Enabling and disabling HA
- Enable and disable the high availability of a DB system
- Manage HA configurations
HA Placement Considerations
Availability domain and fault domain placement
- Explain placement considerations for a high availability DB system
- Plan HA topology for resilience
Switchover vs Failover
HA operations
- Distinguish between switchover and failover
- Execute and manage HA operations
10
HeatWave Cluster
HeatWave Cluster Architecture
Understanding cluster architecture
- Describe the architecture of HeatWave cluster
- Understand HeatWave processing model
Adding HeatWave Cluster
Cluster provisioning and sizing
- Add a HeatWave cluster to a DB system
- Size and provision HeatWave clusters appropriately
Query Offloading
Determining query execution location
- Determine whether a query is offloaded to HeatWave cluster for execution
- Verify and troubleshoot query offloading
Lakehouse External Tables
Creating and querying Lakehouse tables
- Create Lakehouse external tables
- Leverage HeatWave for data lake analytics
11
HeatWave AutoML
Machine Learning Model Types
Understanding ML model types
- Distinguish between model types
- Choose appropriate ML model for business problem
Training ML Models
Model training with AutoML
- Train a model using existing data
- Prepare data for AutoML training
Model Evaluation
Evaluating trained models
- Describe how to evaluate a trained model
- Assess model quality and readiness
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 1Z0-915-1 earns the Oracle MySQL HeatWave Implementation Certified Associate Rel 1 certification. It sits in the MySQL Database & Cloud track.
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-03-22
- Announcement date: 2024-03-22
Updates
- MySQL HeatWave AutoML Enhanced in MySQL 8.0+ AutoML features are core exam topic - ensure understanding of classification, regression, and forecasting • Release date: 2024-06-01
- MySQL HeatWave Lakehouse GA on OCI and AWS Lakehouse external tables are tested - understand Object Storage integration • Release date: 2024-06-20
- Network Security Groups for HeatWave Released August 2024 New option for DB system security - supplements security lists • Release date: 2024-08-01
- Backup Validation New feature 2024 Validates backups are not corrupted and restorable - backup management topic • Release date: 2024-07-15
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Database Administrators and Cloud Database Engineers.