Oracle Linux, Solaris and Exadata Certification

Oracle systems certifications cover Oracle Linux 8 and Linux Virtualization Manager, Oracle Solaris 11 administration, and Oracle Exadata Database Machine X9M. They suit system administrators and engineers who run Oracle infrastructure.

Oracle Linux, Solaris and Exadata Certification Practice Exams
Exam Level Questions Time Passing score
1Z0-821: Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration Associate 56 120 min 64%
1Z0-1170: Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager Associate Associate 50 90 min 68%
1Z0-580: Oracle Solaris 11 Installation and Configuration Essentials Implementation Specialist 74 120 min 67%
1Z0-902: Oracle Exadata Database Machine X9M Implementation Essentials Implementation Specialist 60 90 min 64%
1Z0-106: Oracle Linux 8 Advanced System Administration Professional 60 90 min 60%
1Z0-820: Upgrade to Oracle Solaris 11 System Administrator Professional 75 120 min 66%
1Z0-822: Oracle Solaris 11 Advanced System Administration Professional 64 120 min 70%

Questions, time and passing score: Oracle University exam pages, checked October 2026. Each exam page has free sample questions; the premium practice exam gives 2 months of unlimited Full and Mini attempts.

Which exam should you take?

  • Oracle Linux administrators: 1Z0-106 Oracle Linux 8 Advanced System Administration; 1Z0-1170 Linux Virtualization Manager Associate for virtualisation.
  • Solaris administrators: 1Z0-821 Solaris 11 System Administration, then 1Z0-822 Advanced System Administration; 1Z0-820 if you are upgrading an earlier Solaris credential; 1Z0-580 for installation and configuration.
  • Exadata engineers: 1Z0-902 Exadata Database Machine X9M Implementation Essentials.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Oracle Linux 8 exam?

1Z0-106 has 60 questions in 90 minutes, with a 60% passing score.

Which Solaris 11 exam should I take first?

1Z0-821 Oracle Solaris 11 System Administration: 56 questions in 120 minutes, 64% to pass.

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