This post covers Oracle Cloud Certification (1Z0-160) related to Oracle Database Cloud Service (one of the hot topics in Cloud market currently) and important for
1. Database Administrators (DBAs) who are already OCA/OCP certified (and wish to upgrade their OCA/OCP in Oracle Cloud)
or
2. Anyone who is just starting or wish to become Oracle DBA
Note: If you are an Oracle DBA and wish to know task performed by Cloud DBA then check my Video Here
Oracle Certification Levels (OCA|OCP|OCM)
If you are new to Oracle Certification then its good to know that there are three certification levels in DBA ie
1. Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
2. Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
3. Oracle Certified Masters (OCM)
Note: These certifications are also specific to the version of Databases so like Database 12c or 11g
How To Become Oracle Database Cloud Certified?
To become Oracle Database Cloud certified, you would need to pass the Oracle Database Cloud Service 1Z0-160. This tests your Oracle Database Cloud Service skills, demonstrating your ability to administer your database in the Cloud. The resulting certification depends on your background.
A. Oracle Database Cloud Service Operations Certified Associate: You get this certification if you have No prior Oracle Database certification (like OCA, OCP or OCM).
B. Oracle Database Cloud Administrator Certified Associate: You get this certification, If you have prior Oracle Database 11g or 12c Administration Certified Associate (OCA).
C. Oracle Database Cloud Administrator Certified Professional: You get this certification if you have prior Oracle Database 11g or 12c Administration Certified Professional (OCP)
Note: If you are not an Oracle DBA and wish to become Cloud DBA or become Cloud Certified then Oracle Database Cloud Service Operations Certified Associate is good to start by clearing 1Z0-160
What Exam Topics/Documentation to Study?
If you plan to take the exam, you need to be well versed with the below topics like how to sign in to an Oracle Public Cloud with a user subscription, execute a database deployment and learn how to create, delete, stop, restart, and then move to advanced topics like patching, configuring network access rules from tools and other database deployments, managing database deployment, security at the compute node and the database levels.
You also need to develop the knowledge and skills to add storage for the database deployment, create storage containers for backups stored in Oracle Storage Cloud Service containers, and perform on-demand backups & recovery.
Finally, develop a deeper understanding of the benefits of migrating an on-premises database to Oracle Database Cloud Service. Understand and validate the different migration methods, including RMAN, Data Pump, unplug/plug, remote cloning, and SQL Developer and know when to use them.
Here are Module wise exam topic that I’ll cover over next few months on this blog
- M1: Overview of Cloud Services [Last Updated 3rd Jan 2018]
Cloud Services
Oracle Database Cloud Offerings
Subscribe to an Oracle Cloud Service - M2: Creating a Database Deployment [Last Updated 9th Jan 2018]
Database Cloud Service Architecture
Features and Tooling
Automated Database Provisioning
Comparison: Database Deployment and an On-Premises Database
Using the Wizard to Create a Database Deployment
How SSH Key Pairs are Used & Creating an SSH Key Pair
Storage Used for Database Files & File System Layout - M3: Administering a Database Deployment
Using the Oracle Cloud My Services Dashboard
Viewing the Service Details & Using the Database Cloud Service Console
Configuring Connections to the Compute Node
Oracle Cloud User Roles and Privileges & Administering Users, Roles, and Privileges
Managing Compute Node Users
Managing Database Users and Privileges
Scaling a Database Deployment
Patching & Upgrading a Database Deployment - M4: Backing Up and Recovering
Backing Up and Recovering Database Deployments
Using Utilities to Back Up and Recover the Database Deployment
Choosing a Backup Destination & Default Backup Configuration
Creating an On-Demand Backup
Changing the Backup Destination
Customizing the Backup Configuration
Performing Recovery by Using the Console
Performing Recovery by Using the dbaascli Utility - M5: Overview of Oracle Cloud Security
Cloud Security Guidelines
Enforcing Security in a Database Deployment
Physical and Operating System Security of the Compute Node
User Authentication: Services and Compute Node Access
User Authentication: Database Access - M6: Configuring Network Access to a Database Deployment
Describing Network Access to the Compute Node and Database
Creating Security Lists & Configuring Connections to the Compute Node
Implementing Fine-Grained Control of Network Traffic
Controlling Network Traffic & Network Security
Defining Security Rules
Accessing the Database Using Various Tools - M7: Using Oracle DBaaS Monitor
Managing the Database
Monitoring the Database
Managing and Monitoring the Listener
Monitoring the Operating System - M8: Implementing Database Deployment Security
Secure Access to Configuration Files on the Compute Node
Backing Up Operating System and Database Configuration Files
Restricting Access to the Database
Protecting Data in the Database Deployment
Tablespace Encryption by Default
Transparent Data Encryption (TDE): Overview
Auditing: Compute Node Connections and Actions
Auditing: Database - M9: Migrating to Oracle Database Cloud Service
Choosing a Migration Method: Considerations
Choosing a Migration Method: Information Gathering
Choosing a Method: Oracle Data Pump Considerations
Choosing a Method: Unplug/Plug and Remote Cloning Considerations
Choosing a Method: RMAN, SQL*Loader, and GoldenGate Considerations
Applicable Migration Methods
Overview of Using SQL Developer
Using SQL Developer and INSERT Statements to Migrate Selected Objects
Using SQL Developer and SQL*Loader to Migrate Selected Objects - M10: Overview of DBCS Performance Management
Performance Management in the Database Cloud Environment
Performance Monitoring and Tuning
Tuning Methodology
Effective Tuning Goals
General Tuning Session
What Can be Tuned in a DBCS Environment? - M11: Tuning Performance Issues
Tools for Performance Management
DBaaS Monitor: Database Information & Operating System Information
Identifying Performance Issues by Using the DBaaS Monitor
Using the Enterprise Manager Database Express Performance Hub
Identifying Performance Issues by Using Enterprise Manager Database Express
Identifying Performance Issues by Using SQL Developer
Using ADDM to Diagnose Performance Issues
Using the SQL Tuning Advisor - M12: Performance Management [Last Updated 30th Dec 2017]
Database Deployment Scaling: Overview
Database Resource Manager
Using Resource Manager to Control PDB Resource Usage
Controlling Resource Usage by Consumer Groups
Determining When to Scale Up the Database Deployment
Scaling Up CPU and Memory - M13: Using REST APIs to Manage Oracle Database Cloud Service
What is Oracle REST Data Services (ORDS)?
Key Principles of Representational State Transfer (REST)
What Does ORDS Do?
ORDS and Database Cloud Service
Using REST APIs in Oracle Cloud
Using REST APIs with Database Cloud Service
Using cURL and REST APIs
Reference: REST API HTTP Status Codes - M14: Deleting a Database Deployment
What Happens When You Delete a Database Deployment?
How Can You Delete a Database Deployment?
For Step by Step Hands-On Activity Guide, we cover in Cloud DBA Certification [1Z0-160] Training visit here and for Course Content check here
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Related/Further Reading
- Database Editions in Cloud SE, EE, HP, EP
- Oracle PaaS Offerings
- Oracle Database Cloud Service (DBCS) Certification (1Z0-160) Live Training
- Oracle Database Cloud Service (DBCS) Certification (1Z0-160) Self-Paced training
- Oracle Cloud Certification (1Z0-160): Step by Step Activity Guides To Clear Exam
- Role of Oracle DBA in Cloud
- [Video] Create Oracle Database on Cloud Live Demo
- [Video] Build Oracle RAC on Oracle Cloud
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Manjunath Maller says
Does your self paced course on DBAAS cover all the modules from an exam perspective.
Atul Kumar says
@Manjunath, Currently Self Study course covers all exam topics till Manage (We are yet to add List & Shift that will come by 24th/25th Dec – but then price will also increase by 100 USD atleast ) We are yet to add Q/A in form of Quiz and team is working on them https://k21academy.com/build-manage-database-cloud-self-paced/ If you are register before price increase you will get all this in same price and any new things will be added to all those who bought this course in past.
For Live Interactive Session that already covers all this + exam questions 1Z0-160 check https://k21academy.com/cloud03
A Kettelhut says
Do you provide a cloud simulated interface practice environment? Or do students register for the limited $300 access via Oracle?
I need to learn this to compliment my OCP but lack dedicated time for using the interface.
Thanks,
Atul Kumar says
@ A Kettelhut For OCP Certification We have Module wise training as per course curriculum followed by Quizes/Questions that are on the lines of 1Z0-160 . We have our own paid Cloud Account but we need to check with Oracle Sales Team if we are allowed to create sub account or account for our clients. 300$ FREE credit is good option and when you run out of time or money then you can ask your friend or colleague to create a new account (tip to go longer in 300 USD is to shutdown databases after use)
Neha says
Hi Atul
Can you clarify what is the difference in 1z0-060 & 1zo-0950 Exam ..
Atul Kumar says
Hi Neha,
1Z0-950 is for data management that includes normal oracle database, Exadaata, and MySQL Server where as 1Z0-160 os more for Core Database on CLoud. If you look at exam topics for 1Z0-160 and 1Z0-950, you’ll understand difference
Here are Exam Topics for 1Z0-950 https://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=5001&get_params=p_exam_id:1Z0-950
Oracle Database Cloud Architecture Overview
Deploy an Oracle Database using cloud services.
Describe the basic networking architecture of Oracle Database Cloud Service
Describe the basic security architecture of Oracle Database Cloud, and explain how to manage it
Oracle Database Cloud Service Creation and Configuration
Create a database instance in Oracle Database Cloud Service
Configure secure network access to Oracle Database Cloud Service
Use Secure Shell to access Oracle Database Cloud Service
Configure the tools used to access Oracle Database Cloud Service
Describe the patching process for Oracle Database Cloud Service
Oracle Database Cloud Lift and Shift
Use Oracle tools to move data from on premise to the cloud and back
Use Oracle Multitenant to move a database from on premise to cloud
Manage Oracle Cloud database instances
Migrate from Oracle Database 11g to Oracle Database 12c using Oracle Database Cloud
Connect to a cloud database instance for management, monitoring, and running applications
Oracle Backup Cloud Service
Perform the necessary steps to enable and run backups in the Oracle Backup Cloud
Describe the types of storage available in Oracle Cloud
Describe backup strategies that will result in different Recovery Time Objectives and Recovery Point Objectives, based on the customers needs
Oracle Exadata Cloud Service
Provision in Exadata Cloud
Explain Exadata Scaling in the Cloud
Explain I/O Resource Management (IORM) in Exadata Cloud Service.
MySQL Cloud Service
Describe Cloud Services options
Establish Cloud Service connection via Secure Shell (SSH)
Describe security rules within Oracle Compute Cloud Service
Configure security rules within Oracle Compute Cloud Service
Troubleshoot Cloud Service connections issues
Describe alerts and notification options using Cloud Service
Configure MySQL Cloud Service Backup
And Topics for 1Z0-160 are already covered on this blog post
kiran sahu says
Nice article,
I was searching for something like this i was browsing the net since ours but dint find exact which justifies the question your article is the best and have all the important questions include in it.
Praveen says
Hi Atul,
Is this exam been replaced with any other ? IZ)-160 shows upgrade 12c , I do not see this cloud information in oracle website . Can you please clarify ?
Rahul Dangayach says
Hi Praveen,
I would like to inform you that the certification exam for 1Z0-160 will retire in the month of March. So, I would suggest that you go for the 1Z0-998 certification exam. This course is also available on the K21 portal.
Regards
Rahul Dangayach
K21Team