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.