Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Architect Associate Study Resources

I have created this blog to share resources used to prepare for my Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Associate Exam. The exam will be done using Online proctoring which will be my first time. Unfortunately, I am unable to take advantage of the test center option because it is not available using the Race to Certification program. As a result, I end up scheduling the exam at my work office because I have no proper enclosed sound proof room in my house to do a proctored exam.

Exam Number: 1Z0-1072-23

https://education.oracle.com/oracle-cloud-infrastructure-2023-architect-associate/pexam_1Z0-1072-23

https://mylearn.oracle.com/ou/learning-path/become-an-oci-architect-associate/122195

Passing this exam is required to earn these certifications. Select each certification title below to view full requirements.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Certified Architect Associate

Exam Format: Multiple Choice

  • Duration: 90 Minutes
  • Exam Price: $245 
  • Number of Questions: 55
  • Passing Score: 65%
  • Validation: This exam has been validated against Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023
  • Policy: Cloud Recertification

Review exam topics

The following table lists the exam objectives and their weightings.

Objectives% of Exam
Compute20%
Networking28%
Storage22%
Observability and Management8%
Identity and Access Management10%
Security12%

Compute [20%]

  • Select appropriate computing choices
  • Configure compute instances
  • Configure Autoscaling
  • Describe OCI compute image options
  • Describe and configure OS Management
  • Understand Infrastructure Maintenance

Networking [28%]

Storage [22%]

Observability and Management [8%]

  • Understand Observability and Management platform
  • Configure Monitoring and set alarms
  • Configure Logging

Identity and Access Management [10%]

  • Understand AuthN and AuthZ
  • Implement compartments
  • Implement conditional and advanced policies
  • Configure Dynamic Groups and Tag based access control

Security [12%]

Multi-Cloud Architect Study Guide and Resources

Introduction

I have created this article to reflect the title which is to provide study resources to prepare for the various Cloud Architect certifications for Oracle, Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. Each of them brings their own dynamics to the architecture space and has difference focus and value. When you combine the information together, it will make you a well rounded Architect. The only missing piece is the business side because these resources only bring the technology perspective and focus. To fill this gap, I have included other resources from my references who I believe are enlightening the technical community on how to approach Architects with soft skills which is more important than the technical skills (the know how). Resources are from difference sources:

Technical Skills for Cloud Architects from different Cloud Service Providers:

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Architect Associate

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2023 Architect Professional

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect

AWS Solutions Architect Professional

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft Certification Learning Resources

This article was created for me to keep track of the Microsoft Learning resources available to acquire the knowledge needed to prepare for the Microsoft Certifications.

The material includes preparation for following certifications:

  • AZ-900
  • AZ-104
  • AZ-800/AZ-801
  • AZ-500
  • AZ-700
  • AZ-305
  • AZ-400
  • AZ-140
  • SC-300
  • MS-900
  • MS-500 (expires June 30, 2023)
  • MS-100/ MS-101 (expires July 31, 2023) / MS-102
  • AI-900
  • AI-102
  • DP-900
  • DP-420
  • DP-300

Microsoft Learn
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/

Microsoft Learning Lab Exercises
https://github.com/MicrosoftLearning

Microsoft Azure Connected Learning Experience (CLX)
https://clx.cloudevents.ai/events/39366311-ad15-4b90-9364-0252213842fa

Microsoft Partner Training
https://partner.microsoft.com/en-us/training/training-events

MS365 Lab Resources for Microsoft Partner
https://transform.microsoft.com/modernwork/partner

Microsoft Learn Lab Exercise
https://microsoftlearning.github.io/AZ500-AzureSecurityTechnologies/
https://microsoftlearning.github.io/MS-500-Microsoft-365-Security/
https://microsoftlearning.github.io/SC-300-Identity-and-Access-Administrator/
https://microsoftlearning.github.io/AZ-104-MicrosoftAzureAdministrator/

https://microsoftlearning.github.io/AZ-305-DesigningMicrosoftAzureInfrastructureSolutions/

https://microsoftcloudworkshop.com/

https://microsoftlearning.github.io/AZ500-AzureSecurityTechnologies/

https://microsoftlearning.github.io/AZ-140-Configuring-and-Operating-Microsoft-Azure-Virtual-Desktop/

https://microsoftlearning.github.io/AZ400-DesigningandImplementingMicrosoftDevOpsSolutions/

Microsoft Simulation Guide

https://mslearn.cloudguides.com/en-us/guides/AZ-900%20Exam%20Guide%20-%20Azure%20Fundamentals
https://mslabs.cloudguides.com/guides/DP-900%20Exam%20Guide%20-%20Azure%20Data%20Fundamentals
https://mslabs.cloudguides.com/guides/AI-900%20Exam%20Guide%20-%20Azure%20AI%20Fundamentals

https://mslabs.cloudguides.com/guides/AZ-104%20Exam%20Guide%20-%20Microsoft%20Azure%20Administrator

https://mslabs.cloudguides.com/guides/AZ-700%20Lab%20Simulations%20-%20Designing%20and%20implementing%20Microsoft%20Azure%20networking%20solutions

https://mslabs.cloudguides.com/guides/AZ-800%20Lab%20Simulations%20-%20Administering%20Windows%20Server%20Hybrid%20Core%20Infrastructure

https://mslabs.cloudguides.com/guides/AZ-801%20Lab%20Simulations%20-%20Configuring%20Windows%20Server%20Hybrid%20Advanced%20Services

https://mslabs.cloudguides.com/guides/DP-300%20Lab%20Simulations%20-%20Administering%20Microsoft%20Azure%20SQL%20solutions

https://mslabs.cloudguides.com/guides/AI-102%20Lab%20Simulations%20-%20Designing%20and%20implementing%20a%20Microsoft%20Azure%20AI%20solution

https://mslabs.cloudguides.com/guides/DP-420%20Lab%20Simulations%20-%20Designing%20and%20implementing%20cloud-native%20applications%20using%20Microsoft%20Azure%20Cosmos%20DB

Third party resources:

John Savill – https://learn.onboardtoazure.com/

Susanth Sutheesh – https://www.aguidetocloud.com/

Microsoft Azure Paid Labs environment and Training – ACloudGuru.com

I will update this list as times progresses and the information changes.

Disclaimer: all information is provided as is and if there are any changes Microsoft website is the ultimate authority and the respective producers.