ORACLE tification ariel Oracle Database Certification Questions Answered ae reer Administrator Certification o er Peery Pa Pe eS eee coe kg Pree iy there no ric cee er Retro rans a (CP certification credential? OO neck at peers Rn oe epee eee eee) Peel Rance ae cane Eres eee F Why is there only one Oracle Database Administrator Certification credential now rather than Associate (OCA) and Professional (OCP) levels? Oracle Certified Associate (OCA\ Professional (OCP OCA is not a ci through b and Oracle Certified are not two distinct disciplines. plete skill set. The skills presented th Adn and Administration equited in order to be an Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional. Only OCP has a complete core DBA skill set istration The Administration focus on fundamental Database Administration to ies such as understanding the database architecture, managing database instances, managing users, roles and privileges, and managing storage that lay the foundation for a Database Administrator entry-level job role. Stopping here does not provide the full skills and knowledge required of a Database Administrator. exam and recommended training Ne level of certific ing point at the OCA we hope to encourage candidates that there is ne longer a sto to complete the Database Administrator Certification journey by continuing on to gain the full ski! set of a Professional Database Administrator by passing the Administratio ‘The Administration mended training assume knowledge of the features in the Admin | exam and goes on to test 0 advanced topics such as multi-tenancy, backup recovery, deploying, patching, and upgrading exam and associated recom tificatio ‘ation of training, practice, ex: jence, and the ability to pass the exam. Pering dow: the certification to a single Database Administrator contification at the Professional |eve! really aligns more th what is required in the job role of an expe Database AdministratorWill there no longer be an Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) credential awarded for pas: There is no longer an OCA credential awarded for Oracle Database Administrator as we are now only, recognizing the full skill set worthy of the OCP label This skill set it is too large to fit into one exam. The skills tested in the second exam assume knowledge of SQL and the skis tested in the in the first exam Will passing a SQL exam still be a requirement? the OCP certification credential? No. The requirement for a new candidate to earn the Oracle Database Administration 2019 Certified Professional is to pass the exams Oracle Database Administration | | 120-082 and Oracle Database Administration ||| 120-083, Although training is not required, we very strongly rec- ‘ommend that you consider training when preparing for your exam. The chances of attaining the skills and knowiedge required of an OCP DBA and of passing the ‘exams are greatly enhanced by completing the rele vant training, ® Can | take exam 1Z0-082 before tal The exams can be taken in any order, but it will ben- efit you the most to prepare for and take the Oracle Database Administration | | 120-082 before taking Orace Database Administration |) | 120-083, The ACLE g the Admin | exam? The Oracle Database Administration | exem builds fa strong foundation for moving on to the Orace Database Administration || exam. Preparing for and passing both exams gives DBAs a full set of skills to perform successfully in their jobs. SQL skills are required in order to earn the Oracle Database Administration 2019 Certified Professional certification, but SQL skills relevant to a Database Administrator are now covered in the Administration ‘exam and recommended training. A separate SOL ‘exam is not required in order to earn this certification. Is attendance in an Oracle University hands-on course a requirement to ean Recommended courses to prepare for Oracle Database Administration | | 120-082 are: ‘+ Oracle Database: Administration Workshop ‘© Oracle Database; Introduction to SOL inded courses to prepare for Oracle ;¢ Administration Il| 120-083 are: ‘+ Oracle Database: Deploy, Patch and Upgrade Workshop: ‘= Oracle Database 190: New Features for Administrators ‘* Oracle Database: Backup and Recovery Workshop: * Oracle Database: Managing Multitenant Aschitecture ‘© Oracle Database Administration: Workshop ‘ing exam 1Z0-083? ‘Admin Il exam assumes skills and knowledge tested in the Admin | exam. We strongly recommend teking the ‘exams in order (120-082 first, then 120-083)How do | upgrade from an earlier version of Database Administrator Certified Professional? ‘Take a look atthe table belowto find your path to Oracie, Database Administration 2019 Certified Professional from your specific starting point, as well as recom- mended training: * Oracle Database: Deploy, Patch and Upgrade Workshop + Oracle Database 19: New Features for Administrators * Oracle Database: Backup and Recovery Workshop Oracle Database: Administration Workshop * Oracle Database: Introduction to SQL Administration | | 120-082 Oracle Database Administration || | 120-083 * Oracle Database: Managing Multitenant Architecture Upgrading 10g, 11g, 12¢, or 12c R2 OCA or OCP Database Administrator certification The exams can be taken in any order, but it will ben- efit you the most to prepare for and take the Oracle Database Administration | | 120-082 before taking Oracle Database Administration |i | 120-083. The Admin il exam assumes skil/s and knowledge tested in ‘the Admin | exam. We strongly recommend taking the exams in order {* 0-082 first, then 120-083) Even though there is no pre-requisite to take the exam, we recommend these courses for everyone preparing for the Oracle Database Administration Il exam. Additionally, you will need one or more New Features, courses to update your skills. Managing Multitenant ‘* Oracle Database: Backup and Recovery Workshop * Oracle Databas Workshop © Oracle Databas Deploy, Patch and Upgrade Administration: Workshop. “I you do not take the three recommended training courses ‘above, you wil need to add Oracle Database ie: New Features for ‘Aaminisirtors in addon othe New Fastures courses listod below jn order tobe fuly prepared for the 20:9 exam and job rle I'm a 10g OCA or OCP I'm an 11g OCA or OCP * Oracle Database 17g: New Features for Administrators * Oracle Database 12c R2: New Features for Administrators Part 1 * Oracle Database 1 2c R2: New Features for Administrators Part 2 * Oracle Database 19c: New Features for Administrators (coming soon) * Oracie Database: Depioy, Patch and Upgrade Workshop * Oracle Database ‘9c: New Features for Administrators * Oracle Database: Backup and Recovery Workshop * Oracle Database: Managing Multitenant Architecture Oracle Database Administration || | 120-083 Oracle Database Administration || | 120-083 ACLEI'm a 126 OCA or OCP * Oracle Database 1 2c R2: New features for 12cR1 Oracie Database Administrators Administration | * Oracle Database 19c: New Features for Administrators | 120-083 (coming soon) I'ma '2eR2OCAorOCP —* Oracle Database ‘9c: New Features for Administrators Oracle Database (coming soon) Administration II | 120-083 Upgrading 73, 8, &i, or 9i Database Administrator OCP, ‘or Oracle9i Database Administrator OCA. Candidates who hold Oracle Database 73, 8, 8i, or $i Administrator Certified Professional certification, or Oracie9i Database Certified Associate certification ‘can upgrade to 20'9 by passing both exams Oracle Database Administration | | 1Z0-082 and Oracle Database Administration Il | 120-083, See the table below to find your upgrade path with recommended training: I'm 2 73, 8, 8i, or 91 OCP Recommended for 120-082 Oracle Database * Oracle Database: Administration Workshop. Administration | * Oracle Database: Introduction to SQL [eax Recommended for 120-083 Oracie Database * Oracle Database: Managing Multitenant Architecture Administration | * Oracle Database: Backup and Recovery Workshop | 120-083 * Oracle Database: Deploy, Patch and Upgrade Workshop * Oracle Database Administration: Workshop. * Oracle Database 19c: New Features for Administrators (coming soon) I'ma Recommended for 120-082 Oracle Database * Oracle Database: Administration Workshop. Administration | * Oracle Database: Introduction to SQL | 120-082 Recommended for 120-083 Oracle Database * Oracle Database: Managing Multitenant Architecture Administration | * Oracle Database: Backup and Recovery Workshop | 120-083 * Oracle Database: Deploy, Patch and Upgrade Workshop * Oracle Database Administration: Workshop. * Oracle Database 19: New Features for Administrators (coming soon)Completing an Oracle Database Administration Certification path Candidates who have passed some exams in a Database Administrator Certification path, but have not yet achieved Certification can earn Oracie Database Administration 2079 certification by passing both ex- ams Oracle Database Administration | | 1Z0-082 and Oracle Database Administration Il | 120-083, See the table below to find your upgrade path with recommended training: V'maSQLOCAandhave Recommended for 1Z0-082 Oracle Database not passed an Admin | + Orsc'e Database: Administration Workshop Administration | or Admin ll exam on any | 120-082 version (have not passed Recommended for 1Z0-083 Oracle Database 120.062, 120-062, '20-072, 6 Oracie Dotabase: Managing Multitenant Architecture Administration I 120-083, 120-083, 120-073). Ovacie Database: Backup and Recovery Workshop | 120-083 * Oracle Database: Deploy, Patch and Upgrade Workshop * Oracle Database: Administration Workshop + Orec'e Database 19: New Features for Admiristrators (coming soon) | have passed 053, 063, or Recommended for 120-082 073 but nat 052, 062, or 072 * Oracle Database: Administration Workshop. * Oracle Database: Introduction to SQL (if you have not already SQL e (047, 051, 061, 071), Recommended for 120-083 Oracle Database * Oracle Database: Managing Multitenant Architecture Administration | * Oracle Database: Backup and Recovery Workshop | 120-083 * Oracie Database: Deploy, Patch and Upgrade Workshop. * Oracle Database: Administration Workshop. * Oracle Database 19e: New Features for Administrators (coming soon)Why should | get certified on With a certification in-hand, you have a clear way to Oracle Database? stow employers how and why you ae prepared fr While preparing for your certification exams, you are exposed to topics, skill sets, scenerios, and features that you may not otherwise encounter in your daily. job. You are able to expand the depth and breadth of your skills and knowledge. Getting certified makes you better at your job. ® Why should | upgrade to Oracle Database Administration 2019 Certified Professional? How will this differentiate me from DBA OCPs on other versions? If you want your expertise to be at the forefront of _* Confidently recommend to your management the Oracle Database technology, keeping your certification _best solutions for new requirements, current is key. A current certification allows you to: + Be more confident knowing that "you have what it takes” to manage your systems properly with the + Keep current with features and functions even if ee Cae ee they are not used in your current systems. + Let customers know that you are current with Oracle database technology. 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