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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Oracle
Exam Format
120 min
90
60%
Implementation Specialist
Registration
$245 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
Lifetime (does not expire)
Upgrade to current Exadata certification (1Z0-902)
1Z0-070 Exam Topics and Domains
1Z0-070 is organized into 8 weighted domains. Expect to work with ASM, Grid Infrastructure, ASH, ASR, and more.
1
Exadata Database Machine Architecture and Key Capabilities
15%
Exadata Hardware Architecture
Database Server ArchitectureStorage Server ArchitectureInfiniBand Network
- Describe Exadata X5 hardware components
- Identify database server and storage server roles
- Explain InfiniBand network architecture
Exadata Software Architecture
Software StackExadata Smart Features
- Describe Exadata software architecture layers
- Explain Exadata intelligent storage features
- Identify when Smart Scan is used
2
Exadata Database Machine Initial Configuration
12%
Initial Setup and Configuration
OEDA ConfigurationASM Disk Group Configuration
- Configure Exadata using OEDA
- Create and manage ASM disk groups
- Plan initial deployment architecture
3
Exadata Administration Tools and Commands
18%
CLI Administration Tools
CELLCLI CommandsEXACLI CommandsDCLI and ExaDCLIDBMCLI Commands
- Use CELLCLI for storage cell management
- Execute parallel commands with DCLI and ExaDCLI
- Monitor Database Machine with DBMCLI
4
Exadata Storage Server Configuration and Management
20%
Storage Cell Configuration
Cell Disks and Grid DisksFlash Cache ConfigurationStorage Cell Security
- Configure cell disks and grid disks
- Enable and manage flash cache
- Implement storage cell security
Hybrid Columnar Compression
HCC Configuration
- Configure Hybrid Columnar Compression
- Choose appropriate compression levels
- Understand HCC performance characteristics
5
Exadata Smart Scan and Offload Processing
15%
Smart Scan Operations
Smart Scan ArchitectureSmart Scan Troubleshooting
- Explain Smart Scan operation
- Identify when Smart Scan is used
- Troubleshoot Smart Scan issues
6
I/O Resource Management (IORM)
10%
IORM Configuration
IORM PlansIORM Monitoring
- Configure IORM plans
- Allocate I/O resources
- Monitor IORM effectiveness
7
Exadata Monitoring and Management
12%
Monitoring Infrastructure
Enterprise Manager Cloud ControlHardware MonitoringAuto Service Request (ASR)
- Configure Enterprise Manager for Exadata
- Monitor hardware components
- Set up Auto Service Request
8
Exadata Patching and Updates
8%
Patching Strategy
Rolling PatchingImage Management
- Perform rolling patching
- Verify software images
- Update Exadata components
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 1Z0-070 earns the Oracle Certified Expert, Oracle Exadata X5 Administrator certification. It sits in the Engineered Systems - Exadata track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
- 1Z0-902 - Oracle Exadata Database Machine X9M Implementation EssentialsCurrent replacement certification for Exadata
- Oracle Database certifications Complement Exadata expertise with database administration certifications
Alternative Paths
- 1Z0-071 - Oracle Database SQLBuild SQL foundation skills for database work on Exadata
- 1Z0-082 - Oracle Database Administration ICore DBA skills complement Exadata administration
- 1Z0-083 - Oracle Database Administration IIAdvanced DBA skills for managing databases on Exadata
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- RETIRED
- Last content update: 2020-06-30
- Announcement date: 2021-06-01
Updates
- Exadata X9M Platform X9M-2 New certification 1Z0-902 covers X9M features • Release date: 2023-05-15
- OECA and OEDA Tools Latest Modern deployment tools replace older OneCommand • Release date: 2023-01-10
- Enhanced RDMA Network 100Gb Network architecture updates in current certification • Release date: 2022-09-01
Who should take this exam?
- Experience with Oracle Database 11g or 12c
- Knowledge of Oracle ASM
- Understanding of Linux administration
- Completion of Exadata Database Machine: 12c Administration Workshop Ed 2