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Official specifications published by Oracle
Exam Format
90 min
50
68%
Professional
Registration
$245 USD
Oracle University or online proctoring
Validity
Follows Oracle Cloud Recertification policy
Pass a current version of the exam before expiration; Complete Oracle University continuing education activities; Earn a higher-level certification in the same track
1Z0-997-25 Exam Topics and Domains
1Z0-997-25 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with OCI Identity and Access Management, OCI Monitoring, OCI Resource Manager, OCI API Gateway, and more.
1
Architecting Cloud-Native Solutions
15%
Design OCI cloud native solutions using Microservices Architecture, Containerization, and DevOps practices
Microservices Architecture DesignContainer Orchestration and Management
- Design and implement microservices-based applications on OCI
- Configure container orchestration using OCI Container Engine for Kubernetes
- Implement DevOps practices for cloud-native applications
Deploy serverless functions and configure API Gateway for efficient API management
Serverless Function DeploymentAPI Gateway Configuration
- Deploy and manage serverless functions on OCI
- Configure API Gateway for secure API management
- Implement event-driven serverless architectures
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate and streamline OCI resource provisioning
Infrastructure as Code with TerraformOCI Resource Manager
- Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and OCI Resource Manager
- Automate resource provisioning and management
- Apply IaC best practices for maintainability and scalability
2
Designing High Availability and Disaster Recovery Solutions
20%
Design scalable and resilient solutions for high availability and disaster recovery
Multi-AD and Multi-Region ArchitecturesData Replication and Backup StrategiesLoad Balancing and Traffic Management
- Design highly available architectures using multiple availability domains
- Implement disaster recovery solutions with appropriate RTO/RPO
- Configure load balancing and traffic management for resilience
Plan and design solutions to meet business and technical requirements
Requirements Analysis
- Analyze and document business and technical requirements
- Design solutions that meet SLA and compliance requirements
- Plan for scalability and cost optimization
3
Implementing Security Solutions
15%
Design a secure architecture using OCI Security Services for a multi-tier application deployment
Network SecurityIdentity and Access ManagementData Protection and Encryption
- Design secure network architectures using VCN and security services
- Implement IAM policies following least privilege principles
- Configure encryption for data at rest and in transit
Implement and automate secrets management solution using OCI Vault
OCI Vault Configuration
- Implement centralized secrets management using OCI Vault
- Automate secret rotation and lifecycle management
- Integrate secrets into application deployments
4
Implementing and Operating Databases in OCI
20%
Evaluate and implement databases, including Autonomous and Base Databases
Autonomous Database DeploymentBase Database Systems
- Deploy and configure Autonomous Database instances
- Implement Base Database Systems with appropriate HA/DR
- Choose optimal database service for workload requirements
Operate and troubleshoot databases
Database Monitoring and PerformanceDatabase Troubleshooting
- Monitor database performance and resource utilization
- Troubleshoot common database issues
- Implement proactive database management practices
Optimize application performance and scalability using OCI Cache
OCI Cache with Redis
- Implement caching solutions using OCI Cache with Redis
- Optimize application performance through effective caching
- Design cache architectures for high availability
5
Designing and Evaluating Multicloud and Hybrid Solutions
15%
Implement Oracle Interconnect for Azure and Oracle Database@Azure
Azure Interconnect Architecture
- Design and implement Oracle Interconnect for Azure
- Deploy Oracle Database@Azure solutions
- Configure cross-cloud networking and security
Evaluate multi-cloud solution architectures
Multicloud Strategy
- Evaluate multicloud architecture patterns
- Design solutions that leverage multiple cloud providers
- Implement governance for multicloud environments
Design and implement hybrid cloud architecture with Oracle Cloud VMware Solution
Oracle Cloud VMware Solution (OCVS)
- Design hybrid cloud architectures using OCVS
- Implement VMware workload migration strategies
- Configure connectivity between on-premises and OCI
Implement Oracle Interconnect for Google Cloud and Oracle Database@Google Cloud
Google Cloud Interconnect
- Implement Oracle Interconnect for Google Cloud
- Deploy Oracle Database@Google Cloud
- Design secure multicloud architectures
6
Migrating Workloads to OCI
10%
Design and implement workload migration to OCI with Oracle Cloud Migrations
Migration Planning and AssessmentWorkload Migration Execution
- Plan and assess workloads for migration to OCI
- Execute workload migrations using OCI Cloud Migrations
- Validate and optimize migrated workloads
Implement and troubleshoot database and data migrations to OCI
Database Migration MethodsData Migration and ETL
- Design database migration strategies for minimal downtime
- Implement database migrations using various OCI tools
- Troubleshoot common migration issues
7
Implementing Observability Solutions
5%
Understand the Observability platform
Monitoring and MetricsLogging and Log AnalyticsApplication Performance Monitoring
- Implement comprehensive monitoring using OCI Observability platform
- Configure logging and log analytics for troubleshooting
- Set up application performance monitoring
Enforce governance and cost optimization strategies for OCI services
Cost ManagementGovernance and Compliance
- Implement cost management and optimization strategies
- Enforce governance policies across OCI tenancy
- Monitor and ensure compliance with security standards
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 1Z0-997-25 earns the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Certified Architect Professional certification. It sits in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure track.
Next Level Options
- 1Z0-1127-25 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Generative AI ProfessionalSpecialization in AI/ML on OCI
- Oracle Cloud Expert - Expert-level certifications Advanced specializations in specific OCI domains
Alternative Paths
- 1Z0-1110-25 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Data Science ProfessionalComplementary skills in AI/ML and data analytics on OCI
- 1Z0-1093-25 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 DevOps ProfessionalFocus on CI/CD, automation, and DevOps practices on OCI
- 1Z0-1094-24 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Cloud Operations ProfessionalEmphasis on monitoring, observability, and operational excellence
- 1Z0-1104-25 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Security ProfessionalDeep dive into OCI security, compliance, and governance
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-12-01
- Announcement date: 2024-11-15
Updates
- Oracle Cloud VMware Solution (OCVS) Latest Enhanced coverage in hybrid cloud architectures domain • Release date: 2024-09-01
- OCI Cache with Redis 7.x New topic in database performance optimization domain • Release date: 2024-08-15
- OCI Security Zones Enhanced Expanded security and governance coverage • Release date: 2024-10-01
- OCI Network Firewall General Availability Critical for network security architecture scenarios • Release date: 2024-07-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Cloud Architects and Solutions Architects.
- 1-2 years of hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- Understanding of cloud architecture principles
- Experience with enterprise application deployment
- Knowledge of networking, security, and database concepts