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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Oracle
Exam Format
120 min
80
61%
Professional
Registration
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
Permanent (does not expire)
No recertification required - certification is permanent
1Z0-134 Exam Topics and Domains
1Z0-134 is organized into 16 weighted domains. Expect to work with WebLogic JMS, WebLogic Clusters, WLST, Node Manager, and more.
1
Upgrading WebLogic Server
6%
Rolling Upgrade Process
Identify upgrade steps and related issuesRolling upgrade vs other upgrade typesLeverage clusters to avoid downtime
- Identify the correct steps, and related issues, in the process for performing a rolling upgrade, including backup, shutdown, upgrade and restart
- Describe a rolling upgrade and how it differs from other upgrades
- Identify upgrade types officially supported for WebLogic rolling upgrades
- Describe how to leverage WebLogic Clusters to avoid down time
2
Creating and Extending Domains
7%
Template Management
Create and use domain templatesFusion Middleware templatesPost-domain creation tasks
- Create a domain template with the Template Builder
- Create an extension template with the Template Builder
- Create a domain using a template
- Extend a domain with a template
- Execute post-domain creation tasks
3
Server Operations
6%
Node Manager Configuration
Node Manager architecture and configurationConfigure Node Manager to start on system bootServer restart using Node Manager
- Configure Node Manager to start failed servers
- Configure Node Manager to start on system boot
- Describe how the Node Manager restarts an administration server and a Managed Server
4
WebLogic Scripting Tool (WLST) & JMX
9%
WLST Fundamentals
WLST modes and scriptingWLST programming constructs
- Create, Modify, and monitor a domain with WLST
- Run commands in WLST interactive mode
- Write simple WLST scripts
- Apply Java Management eXtension (JMX) concepts as they apply to WLS Mbeans
Common WLST Tasks
Server and cluster managementData source and security managementDomain and application management
- Connect to, configure, and monitor a Server
- Manage passwords
- Modify WLST Variables
- Add a Server to a Cluster
- Create and monitor a Data Source
- Create an LDAP Authentication Provider
- Modify a Domain Offline
- Deploy an Application
5
Transport Layer Security
6%
SSL Configuration
SSL concepts and keystore managementSSL with proxy and load balancersKeytool utility
- Configure keystores in WLS
- Configure WebLogic SSL with various architectures
- Describe SSL concepts as they relate to WLS
- Use the keytool utility for managing keys and certificates
6
Applications and Deployment
9%
Deployment Strategies
Staging modes and deployment plansShared Java EE librariesProduction redeployment
- Configure server staging modes
- Deploy applications to multiple environments
- Create and use deployment plans
- Deploy applications as shared Java EE libraries
- Deploy versioned applications using production redeployment
- Manage application retirement and rollbacks
7
Application Work Managers
6%
Work Manager Configuration
Request handling and thread managementWork manager components
- Create and use work managers
- Apply understanding of WebLogic request handling concepts
- Monitor server thread pools
- Configure stuck thread handling
- Assign work managers to applications
8
Data Sources
7%
Data Source Management
Basic data source operationsMulti data sourcesGridLink data sources
- Suspend and resume a data source
- Perform operations on data sources
- Configure a multi data source
- Identify GridLink Data Source concepts
- Configure connection testing for failover
9
Security Realm
7%
Security Configuration
Embedded LDAP and user managementAuditing and security providersTroubleshooting security
- Define users, groups, policies, and roles for embedded LDAP
- Configure auditing, role mapping, and credential mapping
- Configure the Embedded LDAP Server
- Troubleshoot login issues
- Configure audit provider to audit domain configuration changes
10
Disaster Recovery
6%
High Availability and Migration
Administration Server backup and recoveryService-level migrationWhole server migration
- Create a backup administration server
- Configure service-level transaction migration
- Describe whole server migration for WLS
- Apply disaster recovery concepts
- Configure automatic JTA service-level migration
11
Diagnostic Framework
6%
WLDF Configuration
WLDF architecture and componentsDiagnostic images and harvestingWatches and notifications
- Configure WebLogic Diagnostic Framework to monitor a domain
- Configure diagnostic archives and modules
- Capture diagnostic images
- Configure harvesters to capture runtime MBean data
- Configure watches and notifications
12
Clustering
3%
Cluster Types
Configured vs dynamic clusters
Describe differences between configured vs dynamic cluster
13
Coherence
5%
Coherence Integration
Coherence*Web for HTTP session persistenceManaged Coherence servers
- Configure and use Coherence*Web for HTTP session persistence
- Configure and use managed Coherence servers
- Describe Oracle Coherence concepts
- Deploy Coherence applications on WebLogic
14
JMS Concepts, Configuration & Monitoring
8%
JMS Architecture and Configuration
JMS fundamentalsJMS server and module configurationJMS quotas and templates
- Discuss benefits of enterprise messaging
- Define JMS terms and concepts
- Describe message-driven EJBs
- Create and target JMS servers
- Create JMS modules and configure destinations
- Configure quotas and use templates
JMS Monitoring and Troubleshooting
JMS monitoringJMS administration and maintenanceJMS performance and troubleshooting
- Monitor JMS and MDB statistics
- Administer JMS operations
- Identify and resolve performance issues
- Tune JMS quotas and flow control
- Use troubleshooting tools and logging
- Describe JMS security and integration
15
JMS Persistence, Transactions, and Durability
4%
JMS Advanced Features
JMS persistence optionsJMS transactionsDurable subscribers
- Compare JMS persistence options
- Configure file or JDBC persistence for JMS
- Explain the use of transactions with JMS
- Configure and monitor JMS transactions
- Manage and monitor durable subscribers
16
JMS & Clustering
5%
JMS High Availability
Distributed destinationsServer and service migration
- Target JMS resources to configured and dynamic clusters
- Discuss advantages of distributed destinations
- Create and target uniform distributed destinations
- Configure cluster leasing service
- Configure automatic and manual server migration
- Configure and use migratable targets
- Configure automatic service migration
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 1Z0-134 earns the Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administrator certification. It sits in the WebLogic Server Administration track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
Oracle WebLogic Server 14c certifications (when available)
Alternative Paths
- 1Z0-599 - Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Essentials Specialized implementation credential
- 1Z0-434 - Oracle SOA Suite 12c EssentialsComplementary middleware skills for SOA architects
- 1Z0-900 - Java EE 7 Application DeveloperApplication development skills that complement WebLogic administration
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
ACTIVE
Updates
- WebLogic Server 14c 14.1.1 Potential future exam update to cover 14c features • Release date: 2020-06-30
- WebLogic Kubernetes Operator 4.x Cloud-native deployment skills becoming increasingly important • Release date: 2023-01-01
Who should take this exam?
Oracle Certified Associate, WebLogic Server 12c Administrator (1Z0-133) OR Oracle Certified Associate, WebLogic Server 11g Administrator
- Strong foundation in WebLogic Server administration
- Experience administering WebLogic Server in complex environments
- Hands-on experience with WebLogic 12c features
- Understanding of Java EE concepts
- Experience with clustering and high availability