Oracle Infrastructure as a Service 2017 Implementation

Essentials Exam Study Guide

Getting Started
This document will help you prepare to take the Oracle Infrastructure as a Service 2017 Implementation Essentials
(1Z1-337) exam by providing topic areas and resources that you can use in your preparation. In addition to study,
experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is recommended.

Target Audience
Oracle Infrastructure as a Service 2017 Implementation Essentials exam audience defines the type of participants who
are likely to pass the exam and targets individuals with a specific level of education and expertise:

Job Role:
Technical Consultants
Solutions Consultants
Administrators
IT Specialists
Developer / DevOps

Level of Competency:

Candidates with Oracle Cloud Services deployment experience, Oracle Infrastructure as a Service
Participants should possess good knowledge of key technologies like: Oracle server, operating systems,
virtualization, storage and network deployment
IT Operations or Test/Development environment deployment experience
Deep experience in at least one other Oracle product family is highly recommended

Exam Topics
The Oracle Infrastructure as a Service 2017 Implementation Essentials covers these topics:

Oracle the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Solution

Service Subscription from the Oracle Cloud
Product Area Features and Functions for Technical Individuals
Oracle Compute Cloud / Dedicated Compute Cloud Service Deployment
Oracle Storage Cloud Service / Storage Cloud Archive Service
Storage Cloud Software Appliance Deployment
Oracle Network Cloud Services Deployment
Application of Oracle Infrastructure as a Service Services

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Levels of Knowledge
Each exam topic contains objectives and is categorized as either a learner or practitioner level of knowledge.

Learner items test foundational grasp and Example:

require product comprehension (not
When setting up price list modifiers in Advanced Pricing, which
recognition or memorization).
three steps must be completed in order to successfully activate
surcharge and price break features?

Practitioner items present on-the-job Example:

scenarios and require the ability to: integrate
1) You are creating price list modifiers in Advanced Pricing.
and apply knowledge in new contexts, analyze
Your customer has three requirements: X, Y, Z. Identify the two
and troubleshoot complex issues, and solve
steps that must be completed in order to meet those requirements.
problems.
2) You are running a two-instance database with six redo logs
defined. You decide to add a third thread to support a third
database instance, on the third node of the cluster.

Using command line administration, which two commands will

you execute to achieve this?

Training Options
Throughout the study guide each exam topic recommends one or several training/documentation titles:

Recommended Training
Online Training - recorded or live virtual training sessions
OPN Boot Camps - a combination of classroom lectures, hands-on lab exercises, and case studies
Oracle University Training - instructor-led in-class training, live virtual class, on-demand training

Recommended Documentation
Oracle Documentation product manual in on-line format
Product tutorials - on-line information on how to use the product
Datasheets and white papers - documents that summarize the performance and other technical characteristics of a
product, machine, component
Books product information written text that published in printed or electronic form

While the Oracle PartnerNetwork facilitates free access to online training, in class trainings often require a fee.

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Exam Details per Topic
This section covers details associated to all exam topics such as: exam topics overview, objectives, levels of knowledge,
recommended trainings and sample questions. Specialization exams include all application functionalities not only the
most frequently used ones.

Topic 1: Oracle the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Solution Overview

Objective Level
Oracle Compute Cloud Service architecture, technology, and prerequisites Learner
Oracle Storage Cloud Services architecture, technology, and prerequisites Learner
Oracle Infrastructure as a Service networking and security options Learner
Oracle Infrastructure as a Service integration options and APIs Learner
Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance architecture and technology Learner

Recommended Training Resources

Available online
Thomas Kurian on Oracle Cloud Platform: Infrastructure
Oracle Infrastructure as a Service Overview
John Fowler - Oracle Infrastructure as a Service
OPN Guided Learning Paths - Oracle Infrastructure as a Service
OPN Oracle Infrastructure as a Service Knowledge Zone

Recommended Documentation
Oracle.com
Introducing Oracle Infrastructure as a Service
Cloud.oracle.com
Oracle Help Center

Sample Question

A customer would like to run a legacy Oracle workload on a secure, pre-defined, isolated environment..
Which service would you implement in order to meet these requirements?
A. Oracle Compute Cloud Service
B. Oracle Virtual Cloud Service
C. Oracle Database Cloud Service
D. Oracle Storage Cloud Archive Storage Service
E. Oracle Backup and Data Archive Cloud Service

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Topic 2: Service Subscription from Oracle Cloud
Objectives
Level
Find and order an Oracle infrastructure cloud service offering from
the Oracle Cloud Learner
Complete a subscription to an Oracle Infrastructure as a Service
offering and onboard an Oracle IaaS service Practitioner

Recommended Training Resources

Oracle By Example Tutorials
Oracle Infrastructure as a Service 2017 Implementation Specialist GLP

Recommended Documentation
Cloud.oracle.com
Oracle Compute Cloud Service - Getting Started
Oracle Storage Cloud Service - Getting Started

Oracle Help Center

Ordering an Oracle Cloud Service

Buying a Non-metered Subscription to an Oracle Cloud Service

Buying a Metered Subscription to an Oracle Cloud Service

Sample Question

A Developer expressed interest in deploying a test environment on the Oracle

Cloud. Where would you direct them?
A. To their assigned Oracle Sales Representative
B. The Oracle Technology Network (OTN) Oracle Cloud download
C. Cloud.oracle.com/tryit
D. Oracle.com

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 Topic 3: Product Area Features and Functions for Technical Individuals

Objectives Level
Infrastructure as a Service Compute technical configuration services Learner
What is block storage and when to use it Learner
What is object storage and when to use it Learner
What is archive storage and when to use it Learner
What is Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance and when to use it Learner

Recommended Training Resources

OPN Oracle Infrastructure as a Service 2017 Implementation Specialist GLP
Oracle Compute Cloud Service Your Data Center in the Cloud
Insights to Oracle's Storage Cloud Archive Service
Oracle Storage Cloud Archive Service
Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance Overview
Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance - Cloud Distribution
Cloud.oracle.com: experience from subscription and use of the service
OPN Oracle Infrastructure as a Service Knowledge Zone
Oracle University Infrastructure as a Service Training

Recommended Documentation

Oracle.com

Introducing Oracle Infrastructure as a Service

Cloud.oracle.com

Oracle Help Center

Oracle Compute Cloud Service Documentation

Oracle Storage Cloud Service Documentation

Oracle Network Cloud Service Documentation

Sample Question
Which storage type would you use when provisioning an Oracle Database on Oracle Compute Cloud Service?
A. Object Storage
B. Hierarchical Storage
C. Block Storage
D. Unlimited Storage
E. Virtual Storage

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Topic 4: Oracle Compute Cloud / Dedicated Compute Cloud Service Deployment
Objectives Level
Differentiate dedicated and multi-tenant compute Learner
Describe environment for an Oracle Compute Cloud Service instance Learner
Set up an Oracle Compute Cloud Service instance Practitioner
Validate successful deployment of Oracle Compute Cloud Service Practitioner
Set up site-to-site VPN to Oracle Compute Cloud Service Dedicated Practitioner
How to validate successful site-to-site VPN configuration deployment for
Oracle Compute Cloud Service Dedicated Learner

Recommended Training Resources

OPN Oracle Infrastructure as a Service 2017 Implementation Specialist GLP
Oracle By Example Tutorials
Oracle Blog Tutorials
Cloud.oracle.com: experience from subscription and use of the service
OPN Oracle Infrastructure as a Service Knowledge Zone
Oracle University Infrastructure as a Service Training

Recommended Documentation
Cloud.oracle.com
Oracle Compute Cloud Service - Getting Started
Oracle Compute Cloud Service - Tasks

Oracle Help Center

Oracle Compute Cloud Service Documentation
Using Oracle Compute Cloud Service
Troubleshooting Oracle Compute Cloud Service
Connecting to Oracle Compute Cloud Service Instances Using VPN

Sample Question

Identify the capability that is only available with a Dedicated Compute account.
A. Site-to-site VPN
B. You can extend your on-premises data center to burst to the cloud
C. You can restrict traffic to your instances by using security lists
D. You can create virtual machines using apps from Oracle Cloud Marketplace
E. On-chip query acceleration and memory decompression

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Topic 5: Oracle Storage Cloud / Storage Cloud Archive Service Deployment
Objectives Level
Differentiate between Oracle Storage Cloud and Storage Cloud Archive Learner
Describe local environment for use with an Oracle Storage Cloud Service Learner
Create and use an Oracle Storage Cloud container Practitioner
Explain how to use an Oracle Storage Cloud Archive container Learner
Validate a successful deployment of an Oracle Storage Cloud Service Practitioner

Recommended Training Resources

OPN Oracle Infrastructure as a Service 2017 Implementation Specialist GLP
Oracle Storage Cloud Service: Creating Containers Using the REST API
Oracle By Example Tutorials
Oracle Blog Tutorials
Cloud.oracle.com: experience from subscription and use of the service
OPN Oracle Infrastructure as a Service Knowledge Zone
Oracle University Infrastructure as a Service Training

Recommended Documentation
Cloud.oracle.com
Oracle Storage Cloud Service - Getting Started
Oracle Storage Cloud Service - Tasks

Oracle Help Center

Oracle Storage Cloud Service Documentation
Using Oracle Storage Cloud Service
Troubleshooting Oracle Storage Cloud Service

Sample Question

What is the most important step to get started using the Oracle Storage Cloud Service?
A. Format your disks
B. Activate and verify the service
C. Create an NFS mount to the computer you plan to use
D. Register your DNS server
E. Associate a permanent public IP address with the instance

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 Topic 6: Oracle Network Cloud Services Deployment

Objectives Level

Oracle FastConnect service, differentiate between Standard & Partner Editions Learner
Environment for standard & partner editions of Oracle FastConnect Service Learner
Set up Oracle FastConnect Practitioner
Validate successful deployment of Oracle FastConnect Service Practitioner

Recommended Training Resources

OPN Oracle Infrastructure as a Service 2017 Implementation Specialist GLP
Configuring Network Settings for Oracle Compute Cloud Service
Oracle Compute Cloud Service: Permitting Public TCP Traffic
Oracle Compute Cloud Service: Permitting SSH Access
Oracle By Example Tutorials
Oracle Blog Tutorials
Cloud.oracle.com: experience from subscription and use of the service
OPN Oracle Infrastructure as a Service Knowledge Zone
Oracle University Infrastructure as a Service Training

Recommended Documentation

Oracle Help Center

Using Oracle Network Cloud Service FastConnect Standard Edition

Using Oracle Network Cloud Service FastConnect Partner Edition
Connecting to Oracle Compute Cloud Service Instances Using VPN
Setting Up VPN for Multitenant Compute and Database Instances

Sample Question

Your Oracle Storage Cloud service is provisioned at Oracles Chicago Data Center. Your Data Center is co-
located with the Oracle Data Center in Chicago. There is a requirement to access the Oracle Storage Cloud
service over a secure connection. Which service would you further utilize to accomplish that requirement?
A. Oracle Network Cloud Service FastConnect Standard Edition
B. Oracle Network Cloud Service FastConnect Partner Edition
C. Oracle Network Cloud Service FastConnect Standard Edition & FastConnect Partner Edition
D. Co-located secure Oracle Network Cloud Service is only available from the Washington DC data center

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Topic 7: Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance Deployment

Objectives Level

Environment for an Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance Learner

Set up an Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance Practitioner
Validate successful deployment of an Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance Learner

Recommended Training Resources

OPN Oracle Infrastructure as a Service 2017 Implementation Specialist GLP
Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance - Cloud Distribution Overview
Storage Cloud Software Appliance Cloud Distribution: Your File Server in the Cloud
OPN Oracle Infrastructure as a Service Knowledge Zone
Oracle University Infrastructure as a Service Training

Recommended Documentation
Cloud.oracle.com
Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance - Getting Started
Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance - Tasks
Oracle Help Center
Oracle Storage Cloud Service Documentation
Using Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance
Troubleshooting Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance

Sample Question

What are two true statements about Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance capabilities?
A. Supports third-party storage cloud services.
B. On chip encryption of files on your local hard drive before they are transported to be stored in the cloud.
C. Caches frequently retrieved data on the local host.
D. There is no additional charge to use it.

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Topic 8: Application of Oracle Infrastructure as a Service Services
Objectives Level
Isolate network traffic between Oracle Compute Cloud Service instances Practitioner
Create SSH-enabled users on Oracle Compute Cloud Service instances Practitioner
Open specific application ports on an Oracle Compute Cloud Service instance Practitioner
How to manage machine images on an Oracle Compute Cloud Service instance Learner
Chef is deployment on an Oracle Compute Cloud Service Learner
How to upload large objects greater than 5GB to Oracle Storage Cloud Service Learner
Access and use Oracle Compute Cloud service REST APIs Practitioner
Set up an application server on an Oracle Compute Cloud Service Practitioner
Set up a database on an Oracle Compute Cloud Service Practitioner

Recommended Training Resources

Building a Custom Oracle Linux Machine Image on Oracle Compute Cloud Service
Creating an Oracle Linux Instance Using Oracle Compute Cloud Service Web Console
Uploading Objects Using the Static Large Object Approach
Deploying Chef Server on Oracle Compute Cloud Service Instances
Uploading a Machine Image File to Oracle Storage Cloud Service
Creating a Single Instance Using the Web Console - Oracle Compute Cloud Service
Creating Instances Using an Orchestration - Oracle Compute Cloud Service
Generating an SSH Key Pair - Oracle Compute Cloud Service Instances
Permitting Public TCP Traffic on Oracle Compute Cloud Service
Permitting SSH Access on Oracle Compute Cloud Service
Configuring Network Settings for Oracle Compute Cloud Service
Permitting Access for Oracle Database Ports in Oracle Compute Cloud Service Instances
Creating an Instance Using a Debian Image on Oracle Compute Cloud Service
Creating an Instance Using a CentOS Image on Oracle Compute Cloud Service
Creating an SSH-Enabled User on an Oracle Compute Cloud Service Oracle Solaris Instance
Oracle Blog Tutorials
Deploy Oracle Linux on Oracle Compute Cloud
Using Orchestration on Oracle Compute Cloud
Uploading Custom Boot Image for Oracle Compute Cloud
Create A Storage Element using Orchestration
Attaching and Detaching Storage Volumes in Oracle Compute Cloud Service
Oracle Solaris VMs in the Oracle Cloud Compute Service
OPN Oracle Infrastructure as a Service Knowledge Zone
Oracle University Infrastructure as a Service Training

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 OPN Oracle Infrastructure as a Service 2017 Implementation Specialist GLP
Oracle By Example Tutorials
Cloud.oracle.com: experience from subscription and use of the service
OPN Oracle Infrastructure as a Service Knowledge Zone
Oracle University Infrastructure as a Service Training

Recommended Documentation

Cloud.oracle.com
Oracle Compute Cloud Service - Getting Started
Oracle Compute Cloud Service - Tasks
Oracle Storage Cloud Service - Getting Started
Oracle Storage Cloud Service - Tasks
Oracle Network Cloud Service

Oracle Help Center

Oracle Compute Cloud Service Documentation

Oracle Storage Cloud Service Documentation
Oracle Network Cloud Service Documentation

Sample Question
When your customer runs the following cURL command:
curl -X POST \
-H "Content-Type: application/oracle-compute-v3+json" \
-H "Accept: application/oracle-compute-v3+json" \
-d "@storage_volume.json" \
-c $COMPUTE_COOKIE \
-b $COMPUTE_COOKIE https://api.compute.us2.oraclecloud.com/storage/volume/

They receive the following error message.

{"message": "User /Compute-identity_domain_ID/example@companyname.com is not
permitted to perform \"volume.add\" on storage/volume:/Compute-identity_domain_ID/
example@companyname.com/storage2"}

The storage_volume.json file contains the following information.

{
"size": "10G",
"properties": ["/oracle/public/storage/default"],
"name": "/Compute-identity_domain_ID/example@companyname.com/storage2"
}

Identify three issues in the request.

A. Customer has exhausted the allocated resource
B. Customer has provided incorrect username
C. Customer has provided incorrect API endpoint
D. Customer has provided incorrect identity domain
E. The authentication cookie has expired
F. Customer has not provided all the required parameters in the storage_volume.json file

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Additional Resources
Oracle Infrastructure as a Service Knowledge Zone
Cloud.Oracle.com
OPN Guided Learning Paths & Assessments
OPN Certified Specialist Exam Study Guides

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