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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Oracle
Exam Format
120 min
78
73
Specialist
Registration
$245 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
No expiration
No recertification required; Consider upgrading to newer Oracle Integration certifications
1Z0-434 Exam Topics and Domains
1Z0-434 is organized into 11 weighted domains. Expect to work with BAM, BPEL Process Manager, Business Rules, Database Adapter, and more.
1
Fundamentals
SOA Concepts and Implementations
Basic SOA ConceptsSOA Suite Components and ArchitectureCloud Integration and Mobile ApplicationsIntegration PatternsXPath ExpressionsSOA GovernanceB2B Trading Partner RelationshipsEnterprise Scheduler Service (ESS)
- Explain basic SOA concepts and how they map to implementations
- Describe the components and architecture of SOA Suite
- Describe SOA Suite's role in cloud integration and mobile applications
- Use the right components to implement common integration patterns
- Analyze XPath expressions to retrieve elements in XML documents
2
BPEL Modeling
BPEL Process Development
BPEL Process CreationService InteractionsData ManipulationProcess Flow ControlException HandlingSensor ConfigurationBPEL Debugger Usage
- Create BPEL processes
- Configure service interactions
- Manipulate data within processes
- Control process flow
- Handle exceptions
- Configure sensors for monitoring
- Use the BPEL Debugger
3
Adapters
Oracle Adapters
Adapter Roles and ArchitectureFile and FTP AdaptersDatabase AdapterJMS AdapterOther AdaptersCloud AdaptersDesign-time and Run-time Configuration
- Understand adapter roles in SOA Suite
- Configure File, Database, and JMS adapters
- Implement zero message loss patterns
- Design and configure adapters at design-time and run-time
4
Business Rules
Business Rules Implementation
Rule CreationDecision Table RulesRule Integration with ProcessesRules with Mediator and Human Task
- Create business rules
- Design decision tables
- Integrate rules with BPEL processes
- Use rules for routing and assignment
5
Human Task Services
Human Workflow Implementation
Human Task DesignTask InvocationADF Task Form GenerationWorklist ApplicationRouting and Assignment
- Design human tasks
- Configure task invocation
- Generate and customize ADF task forms
- Work with the Worklist application
- Implement routing patterns
6
Service Mediation
Mediator and Service Bus
Mediator vs Service BusService Bus ConfigurationScaling Business ServicesRESTful Service ConfigurationMessage Transformation
- Understand when to use Mediator vs Service Bus
- Configure proxy and business services
- Implement message transformations
- Design RESTful services
- Scale and optimize services
7
Event Processing
Event-Driven Architecture
Event Architecture ConceptsEvent Publishing and ConsumptionComplex Event ProcessingEvent Processing Network
- Design event-driven architectures
- Configure EDN
- Implement complex event processing
- Build event processing networks
8
Business Activity Monitoring (BAM)
BAM Implementation
BAM Role and ArchitectureMonitoring ObjectsAlert RulesDashboard Building
- Understand BAM architecture and role
- Create monitoring objects
- Configure alert rules
- Build operational dashboards
9
Securing Services
Security Implementation
Web Service Manager (OWSM)Identity PropagationSecurity Policy AttachmentMessage Protection
- Understand OWSM features and architecture
- Implement identity propagation
- Attach and configure security policies
- Protect messages in transit
10
Deployment and Troubleshooting
Application Deployment
Component DeploymentTest Case CreationApplication MonitoringTroubleshooting Techniques
- Deploy SOA composite applications
- Create and execute test cases
- Monitor application performance
- Troubleshoot common issues
11
Installation and Configuration
SOA Suite Installation
Installation ProcessDomain ConfigurationData Source ConfigurationPerformance Tuning
- Install Oracle SOA Suite 12c
- Configure domains and servers
- Set up data sources
- Perform basic performance tuning
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 1Z0-434 earns the Oracle SOA Suite 12c Certified Implementation Specialist certification. It sits in the Middleware/Integration track.
Alternative Paths
- 1Z0-997-22 - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2022 Architect Professional Broader cloud architecture skills
- 1Z0-448 - Oracle Data Integrator 12c Essentials ETL and data integration focus
- 1Z0-931-24 - Oracle Autonomous Database Cloud 2024 Professional Database integration expertise
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2015-01-01
Updates
- Apache Kafka Adapter 14c only Not covered in 12c exam, new topic for future certifications • Release date: 2024-01-15
- Kubernetes Support 12c and 14c Deployment option not in original exam scope • Release date: 2023-06-01
- REST/JSON Support 12c (12.2.1.x) Enhanced after initial exam release, basic REST covered
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by SOA Developers and Integration Specialists.
- Experience with Oracle SOA and BPM technology
- Understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture principles
- Familiarity with XML, XPath, and web services
- Basic knowledge of Oracle WebLogic Server
- Experience with Oracle JDeveloper