Topics to Cover

Oracle 1z0-102 Certification Exam is based on the learnings, key topics, and activities encountered during oracle pieces of training and implementations.

Following are the major topics along with the sub-skills, a candidate should cover while preparing for the examination. These topics will give the candidates a clear view of which topics and skills inclusive, one should focus on for the certification.

Note: The list and details are not an all-inclusive content list. Oracle reserves the right to change and update the content (topics and sub-skills) at any point in time.

• Development Concepts Auto deploy the web application Edit web app deployment descriptors via the admin console Test deployed web applications via the admin console Describe the relationship between WebLogic and Web servers Deploy web application with WLST

• Define Java Enterprise Edition Terminology and Architecture Describe technologies in Java Enterprise Edition

• Security Concepts and Configuration Describe a WebLogic Server security realm Migrate provider data using the admin console Create users and groups via the admin console Configure roles and policies via the admin console Configure roles and policies using application descriptors Configure Web application authentication using descriptors Configure the embedded LDAP authentication provider ADV. ADMIN - configure external ATN provider ADV. ADMIN - configure Auditing provider

• Use the Administration Console and WLST Access WebLogic server administration console Describe various parts of the administration console Describe various parts of the help system Access admin console preferences Run WSLT script Describe common WSLT commands

• Managing Clusters Deploy the application to a cluster Describe the replication of session state in a cluster Configure replication groups Configure in-memory session replication Configure Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) session replication Configure file session replication Describe state replication for stateful session EJBs Deploy services to a cluster (DataSource, MultiDataSource) and monitor

• Configuring Managed Server Use administrative console for configuring managed servers Use WebLogic scripting tool for configuring managed servers Start managed servers Shut down servers using WLST or administrative console Create managed servers on a remote machine with the pack and unpack Define managed server independence mode Create and use a boot properties file

• Introduce Oracle Fusion Middleware Platform Describe oracle fusion middleware components Describe the relationship between the WebLogic server and fusion middleware components

• Introduction to Clustering Describe WebLogic server cluster Compare basic to multi-tier cluster architectures Describe cluster communication

• Protecting Against Attacks Configure secure sockets layer (SSL) for WLS Use keytool utilities Configure hostname verification Configure a network filter Set max post size Set post timeout Configure user name lockout via the admin console

• Viewing and Managing Logs in Oracle WLS Environment Configure server logs in the admin console Interpret server log file entry Configure server standard output in the admin console Access logs via the admin console Create and apply log filter using the console

• Install Oracle WebLogic Server 11g Use the graphical installer to install WebLogic server Describe ORACLE_HOME, MIDDLEWARE_HOME, and WEBLOGIC_HOME Access help section in online and offline mode

• Setting Up Java Message Service (JMS) Resources Describe JMS styles Describe WebLogic server JMS architecture Create and configure JMS server via the admin console Create and configure connection factory via the admin console Create a JMS module via the admin console Create and configure queues and topics via the admin console Configure persistent messaging configure thresholds and quotas Monitor JMS resources and messages

• Advanced Deployment Describe the deployment plan Create a deployment plan with WebLogic deployer Create a deployment plan via the admin console A use deployment plan with the application Deploy production redeployment (versioned applications) Define staging modes (stage, no stage, external stage)

• Configuring Simple Domain Describe elements in WebLogic server domain Define WebLogic server domain Compare administration and managed servers Use the configuration wizard to create a simple domain Describe the organization and contents of a WebLogic Server domain directory Use scripts to auto Start and stop WebLogic server

• Backup and Recovery Operations Describe backup and recovery strategies Perform full offline backup Perform offline domain recovery Perform Instance Home backup Setup automatic backup of WLS configuration Start admin server on the backup computer

• Configuring Node Managers Configure machine and assign servers to it Describe capabilities of node manager Configure, start, and stop a Java-based Node Manager

• Deploying Java EE Applications Describe structure and parts of Java web application and enterprise application Deploy WLS shared libraries Associate libraries with applications

• Configuring Cluster Create and configure cluster via the admin console Add servers to the cluster via the admin console Configure OHS as cluster proxy server Explain how proxy plug-ins perform load balancing and failover

• Configuring Domain using Templates Use domain template builder to create a domain template Use the configuration wizard to extend the domain Describe products with WLS domain templates

The candidate needs to go through and be proficient in every topic.

Exam Preparation

Questions in the exam are based on official training material provided by Oracle over different official platforms. Also the information in the following pieces of training is the source for the exam. Hence, Candidates should complete the following training courses before appearing for the certification exam.

Candidates should complete one of the below-mentioned pieces of training for the proper understanding of content and topics

• Oracle WebLogic Server 11g: Administration Essentials
• Oracle WebLogic Server Learning Subscription
• Unlimited Product Learning Subscription

There are two main types of resources for preparation of certification exams first there are the study guides and the books that are detailed and suitable for building knowledge from the ground up then there are video tutorial and lectures that can somehow ease the pain of through study and are comparatively less boring for some candidates yet these demand time and concentration from the learner. Candidates who want to build a solid foundation in all exam topics and related technologies usually combine video lectures with study guides to reap the benefits of both but there is one crucial preparation tool as often overlooked by most candidates the practice exams. Practice exams are built to make students comfortable with the real exam environment. Statistics have shown that most students fail not due to that preparation but due to exam anxiety the fear of the unknown. It is recommended to prepare notes and practice 1Z0-102 Exam exam dumps.

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