Oracle Certification Linux OCA & OCP
Oracle Certification announces the release of the new Oracle Linux 6 certification paths. These new OCA and OCP credentials will give you a solid foundation of knowledge to implement and administer the Oracle Linux Operating System. Oracle Certification is also announcing the retirement** of the existing Oracle Linux certifications
Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
The “Oracle Certified Associate, Oracle Linux 5 and 6 System Administrator” (OCA) has been designed for students who have strong knowhow of Oracle Linux operation system. It covers objectives like understanding options of system configuration, description of concepts of Oracle Linux, maintenance and installation of packages and Oracle Linux and management of groups and users, network configuration, storage devices and kernel modules.
OCA certification is 1st step in achievement of flagship of OCP credential. OCA certification thereby ensures that student is having skills fundamentally giving provision to foundation strong for Oracle products support. OCA certification is in great demand by today’s job roles of technology.
Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)
On competency of Oracle Linux 5 and 6 OCA credentials the “Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle Linux 6 System Administrator” (OCP) credential for Oracle Linux 6 covers more skills and knowledge advanced of Oracle Linux Administrator.
OCP certification is benchmark of technical expertise and professional skill needed for developing, implementing, and managing applications, middleware and databases widely in enterprise. IT managers thereby use certification of OCP for evaluating job candidates and employees qualifications. This is in great demand these days.
Certification Name:
- Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle Linux 5 and 6 System Administrator
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Linux 6 System Administrator
Prerequisites/Required Courses
- OCA: None
- OCP: OCA Linux 5 and 6 System Administrator or Linux Administrator Certified Associate (now retired)
Training available but not required
Number of Exams
- OCA: One exam, 1Z0-100 Oracle Linux 5 and 6 System Administration
- OCP: One exam, 1Z0-105 Oracle Linux 6 Advanced System Administrator
Cost per Exam
- OCA: $245 USD
- OCP: $50 USD for beta exam; $245 USD after beta
URL
education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=458&get_params=p_track_id:LIN6OCA
Self-Study Materials
Oracle offers online and in-class training for its credentials, with hit-or-miss coverage for them on the aftermarket. Start with Amazon searches – exam IDs (1Z0-100 and 1Z0-105) – to get a sense for what’s available.
