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.
| 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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