Earlier this summer, Oracle has released the new exam: the Oracle WebLogic Server 12c: Administration I Certification Exam (1Z0-133). Passing this exam is required for obtaining the “Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) – Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administrator” credential.
What is Oracle WebLogic Server? Oracle WebLogic Server is a benchmark solution for Java application servers, and the “Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) – Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administrator” is a global standard for WLS administrators. This credential validates the holder’s skills and capabilities of setting up server environments, tuning performance, providing troubleshooting and more.
Like other Oracle exams, The Oracle WebLogic Server 12c: Administration I exam (1Z0-133) can be taken through the network of Pearson VUE testing centers. The 1Z0-133 exam takes 2 hours and consists of 77 multiple choice questions. 1Z0-133 minimum passing score is 64%. Click here to register for the exam.
Oracle WebLogic Server 12c: Administration I Certification Exam (1Z0-133) Topics
Overview of WebLogic Server
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
Determine supported configurations for WebLogic Server
Install WebLogic Server in graphical mode
Install WebLogic Server silently
Describe the installation directory structure
Apply a patch to WebLogic Server by using OPatch
Creating Domains
Describe a domain’s file system
Create a domain by using the Configuration Wizard
Configure machines, servers, and clusters by using the Configuration Wizard
Copy a domain to another computer with the pack and unpack utilities
Starting Servers
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
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
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
Create and configure a generic data source
Tune a data source’s connection pool
Create and configure a GridLink data source
Monitoring a Domain
Configure WebLogic Server logs
Interpret a server log file entry
Create and apply a log filter
Enable WebLogic Server debugging output
Monitor WebLogic Server health and performance
Monitor JDBC data sources
Access diagnostic charts in the Monitoring Dashboard
Node Manager
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
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
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
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
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
Describe basic and multi-tier cluster architectures
Create a cluster by using the Configuration Wizard
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
Install Oracle HTTP Server with the Web Tier installer
Configure Oracle HTTP Server as a WebLogic Server cluster proxy
List the options for HTTP session failover
Configure in-memory session replication
Configure replication groups
Cluster Communication, Planning and Troubleshooting
Explain the difference between unicast and multicast cluster communication
Configure replication channels by using the Administration Console
Describe planning for a cluster
Monitor a cluster
Transactions
Explain WebLogic Server’s role in managing transactions
Configure WebLogic Server transactions (JTA)
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
List some of the WebLogic Server security providers and what they do
Describe basic LDAP architecture
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
Back up a WebLogic Server domain
Restore a WebLogic Server domain
Define Managed Service Independence mode
Describe the process to upgrade WebLogic Server 11g to 12c
Run the WebLogic Server Reconfiguration Wizard as part of the upgrade process
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