Oracle WebLogic Server 12c: Administration I (1Z0-133) Practice Exam

Oracle WebLogic Server establishes the benchmark for Java application servers in the industry. Likewise, the "Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administrator" certification serves as the gold standard for WLS administrators. Achieving this certification equips individuals with the expertise to adeptly configure server environments, optimize performance, and resolve issues confidently.

With Oracle WebLogic Server 12c now more cloud-compatible than ever, new features such as Dynamic Clusters and Elastic JMS facilitate the seamless deployment of WLS in private, public, or hybrid cloud environments. Acquire the necessary skills and hands-on experience to deliver rapid, scalable, and secure applications. It is recommended to stay updated through ongoing training and practical field exposure.

Who should take the exam?

The target audience for the Oracle WebLogic Server 12c: Administration I (1Z0-133) Exam includes:

• System Administrators
• Application Support Specialists
• Developers with WebLogic Server Involvement
• IT Professionals

Exam Details

• Exam Name: Oracle WebLogic Server 12c: Administration I
• Exam Number: 1Z0-133
• Exam Languages: English
• Exam Questions: 77 Questions
• Time: 120 minutes
• Passing Score: 64%

Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  - 

Topic 1: 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

Topic 2: Understand 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

Topic 3: Learn about 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

Topic 4: 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

Topic 5: Understand about 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

Topic 6: Learn about 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

Topic 7: 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

Topic 8: Understand 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

Topic 9: 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

Topic 10: Understand 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

Topic 11: 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

Topic 12: Learn about 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

Topic 13: 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

Topic 14: 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

Topic 15: 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

Topic 16: Backing Up a Doman 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