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Official specifications published by Oracle
Exam Format
85 min
60
65%
Associate
Registration
$150 USD
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1Z0-1072-20 Exam Topics and Domains
1Z0-1072-20 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with Oracle Autonomous Database, Object Storage, OCI Load Balancer, OCI Object Storage, and more.
1
Identity and Access Management (IAM)
20%
IAM Fundamentals
Users, Groups, and PoliciesInstance Principals and Dynamic GroupsFederation and Identity Providers
- Create and manage IAM users, groups, and policies
- Implement instance principals for service authentication
- Configure federation with external identity providers
- Design compartment structures for multi-tenant environments
IAM Resource Components
CompartmentsTagging
- Design effective compartment structures
- Implement tagging strategies for resource management
- Use tag-based access control for security
Governance and Security
Audit ServiceEncryption and Key Management
- Use audit logs for security investigations
- Implement encryption strategies for data protection
- Manage encryption keys using OCI Vault
2
Networking
30%
Virtual Cloud Network (VCN) Fundamentals
VCN ComponentsIP Address ManagementVirtual Network Interface Cards (VNICs)
- Design VCN architectures for different use cases
- Configure VCN components (subnets, route tables, security lists)
- Manage IP addresses and VNICs effectively
- Troubleshoot VCN connectivity issues
VCN Connectivity
Internet GatewayNAT GatewayService GatewayDynamic Routing Gateway (DRG)
- Configure various gateways for VCN connectivity
- Design network architectures with appropriate gateway types
- Implement hybrid cloud connectivity using DRG
- Troubleshoot gateway-related connectivity issues
VCN Peering and Remote Connectivity
Local Peering Gateway (LPG)Remote Peering Connection (RPC)Site-to-Site VPNFastConnect
- Configure VCN peering within and across regions
- Implement hybrid cloud connectivity using VPN and FastConnect
- Design highly available network architectures
- Troubleshoot peering and remote connectivity issues
Load Balancer
Load Balancer ConceptsLoad Balancing PoliciesBackend Server Management
- Design and configure load balancers for web applications
- Implement health checks and session persistence
- Manage backend servers and connection draining
- Troubleshoot load balancer connectivity and performance issues
3
Compute
20%
Compute Instance Management
Compute ShapesInstance LifecycleConsole Connections
- Select appropriate compute shapes for different workloads
- Manage instance lifecycle effectively
- Use console connections for troubleshooting
- Understand instance metadata and custom metadata
Images and Custom Images
Image TypesBoot Volume Management
- Work with different image types and sources
- Create and manage custom images
- Manage boot volumes effectively
- Import custom images to OCI
High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Fault DomainsAvailability DomainsCross-Region Architecture
- Design highly available architectures using fault domains
- Implement cross-AD and cross-region solutions
- Plan for disaster recovery scenarios
- Understand OCI's availability SLAs
Instance Pools and Autoscaling
Instance PoolsAutoscaling
- Create and manage instance pools
- Configure autoscaling policies
- Design elastic architectures for variable workloads
- Understand autoscaling limitations and best practices
OS Management
OS Management Service
- Use OS Management Service for patch management
- Schedule and apply security updates
- Manage updates across instance fleets
4
Storage
15%
Block Volumes
Block Volume FundamentalsBlock Volume Backup and RestoreBlock Volume CloningVolume Groups
- Create and manage block volumes
- Implement backup and restore strategies
- Use volume groups for consistent backups
- Select appropriate performance tiers for workloads
Object Storage
Object Storage FundamentalsObject Storage Advanced FeaturesObject Storage Security
- Create and manage object storage buckets
- Implement lifecycle policies and retention rules
- Configure encryption and security for object storage
- Use pre-authenticated requests for temporary access
- Understand multipart upload for large objects
File Storage Service
File Storage FundamentalsFile Storage Security and Access Control
- Create and manage file storage systems
- Configure mount targets and exports
- Implement access control using export options
- Use file storage snapshots for data protection
Storage Selection and Best Practices
Storage Service Selection
- Select appropriate storage services for different use cases
- Understand performance and durability characteristics
- Design cost-effective storage solutions
- Implement storage best practices
5
Database
15%
Database Service Options
Autonomous Transaction Processing (ATP)Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW)Database Systems (VM and Bare Metal)
- Understand different database service options
- Select appropriate database services for workloads
- Configure ATP and ADW for specific use cases
- Understand DB Systems architecture and options
Database High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Oracle Data GuardReal Application Clusters (RAC)Autonomous Database HA/DR
- Configure Data Guard for database high availability
- Understand RAC architecture and benefits
- Implement DR strategies for databases
- Configure backup and recovery for databases
Database Operations
Backup and RestorePatching and MaintenanceDatabase Migration
- Configure and manage database backups
- Perform database patching and maintenance
- Migrate databases to OCI
- Troubleshoot database operations
Autonomous Database Management
Autonomous Database OperationsData Loading for Autonomous DatabaseAutonomous Database Resource Management
- Manage Autonomous Database lifecycle operations
- Load data into Autonomous Database
- Configure resource management for workload isolation
- Understand Autonomous Database billing model
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 1Z0-1072-20 earns the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2020 Architect Associate certification. It sits in the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure track.
Current Level Exams
- 1Z0-1072-20 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2020 Architect Associate
- 1Z0-1084-20 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Developer 2020 Associate Alternative associate-level certification focused on development
Next Level Options
1Z0-997-20 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2020 Architect ProfessionalAdvanced architectural skills and complex solution design
Alternative Paths
- 1Z0-1084-20 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Developer 2020 Associate Focus on application development on OCI platform
- 1Z0-931-20 - Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud 2020 Specialist Deep dive into Autonomous Database services
- 1Z0-1067-20 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Cloud Operations Associate Focus on operational aspects of OCI
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- RETIRED
- Last content update: 2020-06-01
- Announcement date: 2020-06-01
Updates
- Autonomous Database Core database service option covered in exam • Release date: Available in 2020
- Virtual Cloud Network (VCN) Major exam domain (30% of exam) • Release date: Core networking since OCI launch
- Data Guard Critical for HA/DR scenarios • Release date: Available in 2020
- Object Storage Key storage option covered in exam • Release date: Core storage service
- Compute Shapes Critical for workload sizing decisions • Release date: Evolving portfolio