The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) 2021 Architect Associate exam (1Z0-1072-21) course typically includes the following key areas:

Course Overview:

• Introduction to OCI: Overview of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, its services, and the architecture.

• Compute Services: Understanding compute instances, load balancers, autoscaling, and other compute services.

• Networking: Concepts like Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs), subnets, internet gateways, NAT gateways, and VPN connections.

• Storage: Various storage options such as block storage, object storage, file storage, and backup solutions.

• Database Services: Overview of Oracle Database Cloud Services, including Autonomous Database, and how to manage databases in OCI.

• Identity and Access Management (IAM): Managing users, groups, policies, and roles to secure OCI resources.

• Monitoring and Management: Tools and services for monitoring, logging, and managing resources and applications in OCI.

• High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Concepts and services to ensure high availability and disaster recovery, including replication and backup strategies.

• Cost Management: Understanding OCI pricing, budgeting, and cost optimization strategies.

Learning Objectives:

• Design and implement OCI solutions based on best practices.

• Use OCI services and tools to meet business requirements.

• Ensure security and compliance within OCI environments.

• Optimize and manage OCI resources effectively.

Recommended Resources:

• Oracle’s Official Documentation: Detailed guides and whitepapers on OCI services and features.

• Oracle Cloud Training: Courses and learning paths provided by Oracle.

• Practice Exams: To familiarize yourself with the exam format and question types.

• Online Forums and Study Groups: To discuss topics and get insights from other candidates.

The course is designed to prepare you for the certification exam and help you gain practical experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.

Who this course is for:

• Cloud Architects: Professionals responsible for designing and implementing cloud solutions. This course will help you understand OCI’s capabilities and how to leverage them in your architectural designs.
• Cloud Engineers: Engineers working with Oracle Cloud services who need to deepen their knowledge of OCI components and architecture.
• IT Professionals: IT professionals who support or manage cloud environments, including those transitioning to or expanding their expertise in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.