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1Z0-133 Exam Topics and Domains
1Z0-133 is organized into 16 weighted domains. Expect to work with Administration Console, Node Manager, Monitoring Dashboard, Configuration Wizard, and more.
Overview of WebLogic Server
WebLogic Server Architecture and Terminology
- Explain the WebLogic Server terms: domain, server, machine and cluster
- Explain the difference between the administration server and the managed servers
- Describe the administrative tools: Administration Console, WLST, WLDF, Monitoring Dashboard
Installing and Patching WebLogic Server
Installation Requirements and Methods
- Determine supported configurations for WebLogic Server
- Install WebLogic Server in graphical mode
- Install WebLogic Server silently
Directory Structure and Patching
- Describe the installation directory structure
- Apply a patch to WebLogic Server by using OPatch
Creating Domains
Domain Configuration
- Describe a domain's file system
- Create a domain by using the Configuration Wizard
- Configure machines, servers, and clusters by using the Configuration Wizard
Domain Portability
Copy a domain to another computer with the pack and unpack utilities
Starting Servers
Server Startup and Shutdown
- Start and stop servers with standard scripts
- Identify and resolve problems with server startup
- Customize start and stop scripts, including the CLASSPATH
- Restart a failed server on a different machine
Using the Administration Console
Administration Console Operations
- Access the WebLogic Server Administration Console
- Identify the components of the Administration Console
- Update Administration Console preferences
- Use the Administration Console change center
- Create and configure servers by using the Administration Console
Configuring JDBC
JDBC Architecture and Data Sources
- Describe WebLogic Server's JDBC architecture
- Describe WebLogic Server's JNDI architecture
- Compare the different types of data sources
- Compare the different data source transaction options
Data Source Configuration and Tuning
- Create and configure a generic data source
- Tune a data source's connection pool
- Create and configure a GridLink data source
Monitoring a Domain
Logging and Debugging
- Configure WebLogic Server logs
- Interpret a server log file entry
- Create and apply a log filter
- Enable WebLogic Server debugging output
Performance Monitoring
- Monitor WebLogic Server health and performance
- Monitor JDBC data sources
- Access diagnostic charts in the Monitoring Dashboard
Node Manager
Node Manager Architecture and Setup
- Describe the architecture and capabilities of the Node Manager
- Create a Node Manager with the Configuration Wizard
- Configure properties for the Java Node Manager
- Describe the Java Node Manager directory structure
Node Manager Operations
- Enroll a Node Manager with a domain
- Start and stop a Node Manager
- Start and stop managed servers by using the Administration Console
Deploying Applications
Application Deployment
- Deploy an application
- Start a deployed application
- Stop a deployed application
- Undeploy an application
- Redeploy an application
- Use the test links for an application supplied by the Administration Console
Application Monitoring and Testing
- Monitor a deployed application
- Use the Monitoring Dashboard's built-in application view
- Load test an application with The Grinder console given a script
Network Channels and Virtual Hosts
Network Configuration
- Configure a WebLogic Server network channel
- Monitor a network channel
- Configure WebLogic Server to use an administration port
- Configure a virtual host for WebLogic Server
Creating and Configuring Clusters
Cluster Architecture
- Describe basic and multi-tier cluster architectures
- Create a cluster by using the Configuration Wizard
Advanced Cluster Configuration
- Create and configure a cluster by using the Administration Console
- Create and configure a dynamic cluster
- Create and configure a server template
- Describe how a dynamic cluster calculates listen ports and machines for generated servers
Cluster Proxies and Sessions
Cluster Proxy Configuration
- Install Oracle HTTP Server with the Web Tier installer
- Configure Oracle HTTP Server as a WebLogic Server cluster proxy
HTTP Session Management
- List the options for HTTP session failover
- Configure in-memory session replication
- Configure replication groups
Cluster Communication, Planning and Troubleshooting
Cluster Communication
- Explain the difference between unicast and multicast cluster communication
- Configure replication channels by using the Administration Console
Cluster Planning and Operations
- Describe planning for a cluster
- Monitor a cluster
Transactions
Transaction Management
- Explain WebLogic Server's role in managing transactions
- Configure WebLogic Server transactions (JTA)
Transaction Logging
- Configure the WebLogic Server default store used for transaction logs
- Configure a database persistent store for WebLogic Server transaction logs
- Monitor WebLogic Server transactions
WebLogic Server Security
Security Architecture
- List some of the WebLogic Server security providers and what they do
- Describe basic LDAP architecture
LDAP Integration
- Configure an external LDAP authentication provider for WebLogic Server
- Describe how multiple authentication providers can be used with WebLogic Server
Backing Up a Domain and Upgrading WebLogic Server
Domain Backup and Recovery
- Back up a WebLogic Server domain
- Restore a WebLogic Server domain
- Define Managed Service Independence mode
WebLogic Server Upgrade
- Describe the process to upgrade WebLogic Server 11g to 12c
- Run the WebLogic Server Reconfiguration Wizard as part of the upgrade process
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 1Z0-133 earns the Oracle Certified Associate, Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administrator certification. It sits in the Middleware - WebLogic Server track.
- 1Z0-082 - Oracle Database Administration IComplementary database skills for full-stack Oracle administration
- 1Z0-1085-24 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2024 Foundations Associate Cloud deployment skills for WebLogic in OCI
- 1Z0-830 - Java SE 21 Developer ProfessionalUnderstanding Java applications deployed on WebLogic
- 1Z0-451 - Oracle SOA Suite 12c EssentialsIntegration middleware often runs on WebLogic
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Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for 1Z0-133.
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by WebLogic Server Administrators and System Administrators.
- Hands-on experience with WebLogic Server administration
- Understanding of Java application servers
- Knowledge of enterprise Java applications
- Familiarity with system administration
- Basic networking knowledge