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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Oracle
Exam Format
150 min
70
64%
Associate
Registration
$300 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, Japanese
Validity
No expiration
Oracle certifications do not expire; Consider upgrading to OCP level certification
1Z0-821 Exam Topics and Domains
1Z0-821 is organized into 8 weighted domains. Expect to work with zoneadm, beadm, dladm, ipadm, and more.
1
Installing Oracle Solaris 11
12%
Installing Oracle Solaris 11 using an Interactive Installer
Planning InstallationPerforming InstallationVerifying Installation
- Plan and prepare for Oracle Solaris 11 installation
- Install Oracle Solaris 11 using interactive installer
- Verify successful installation
- Troubleshoot installation issues
2
Updating and Managing Software Packages
15%
Image Packaging System (IPS)
Understanding IPS ArchitectureManaging PackagesManaging Boot Environments
- Understand IPS concepts and architecture
- Update Oracle Solaris 11 using IPS
- Manage packages via Package Manager and CLI
- Administer boot environments
3
Administering Services
13%
Service Management Facility (SMF)
Understanding SMFAdministering SMF ServicesTroubleshooting Services
- Understand Service Management Facility (SMF) concepts
- Administer SMF services
- Troubleshoot service and boot issues
4
Setting Up and Administering Data Storage
14%
ZFS File System
ZFS FundamentalsAdministering ZFS Storage PoolsManaging ZFS File SystemsZFS Snapshots and Clones
- Describe ZFS fundamentals
- Administer ZFS Storage Pools
- Manage ZFS File Systems
- Work with ZFS Snapshots and Clones
5
Administering Oracle Solaris Zones
13%
Oracle Solaris Zones
Zones ConceptsConfiguring ZonesAdministering ZonesTroubleshooting Zones
- Explain Oracle Solaris Zones concepts
- Configure and install zones
- Monitor and administer zones
- Troubleshoot zone and resource issues
6
Administering Physical Network
12%
Network Administration
Network ConceptsConfiguring Network InterfacesNetwork VerificationTroubleshooting Networks
- Understand network administration concepts
- Configure and administer network interfaces
- Verify network operation
- Troubleshoot network issues
7
Setting Up and Administering User Accounts
11%
User Account Management
Managing User AccountsUser Initialization FilesShell FeaturesDisk Quotas
- Manage user accounts and groups
- Configure user initialization files
- Use shell metacharacters effectively
- Set and manage user disk quotas
8
Controlling Access to Systems and Files
10%
System and File Security
Access ControlAuthenticationSSH ManagementPassword Algorithms
- Control system and file access
- Configure authentication mechanisms
- Manage SSH for secure access
- Implement password algorithms and policies
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 1Z0-821 earns the Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle Solaris 11 System Administrator certification. It sits in the Oracle Solaris track.
Next Level Options
1Z0-822 - Oracle Solaris 11 Advanced System Administration
Alternative Paths
- 1Z0-134 - Oracle WebLogic Server 12c: Advanced Administrator IIEnterprise application server management
- 1Z0-062 - Oracle Database 12c: Installation and AdministrationDatabase administration on Solaris platforms
- 1Z0-105 - Oracle Linux 6 Advanced System Administration Cross-platform UNIX/Linux skills
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2013-01-01
Updates
- Oracle Solaris 11.4 11.4.42 Core version validated for exam remains 11.2, but 11.4 concepts increasingly relevant • Release date: 2023-07-18
- ZFS Feature flags model ZFS remains critical exam topic with 14% weight • Release date: Ongoing
- Image Packaging System (IPS) IPS 11.4 IPS fundamentals unchanged, new features not tested • Release date: 2018-08-28
- Service Management Facility (SMF) SMF 11.4 Core SMF concepts remain consistent across versions • Release date: 2018-08-28
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by System Administrators and Network Administrators.
- Experience with UNIX or Linux systems
- Basic understanding of system administration concepts
- Familiarity with command-line interfaces
- 6+ months hands-on experience with Oracle Solaris 11