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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Operations Professional

Sergio Castro, Rohit Rahi, Ryan Lorica, Tijo Thomas, and Orlando Gentil

This module gives an insight into the IAM ,OCI security services. It also covers some essential information on pricing models in OCI.

Introducing Cloud automation and how it is applied in Oracle Cloud. This module focuses on using Terraform and Ansible for Automation,governance and administartion in OCI.

This module gives an insight on how deploy a application. It also covers some essential information on Encryption and High Availability in OCI.

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This module gives an insight into the IAM ,OCI security services. It also covers some essential information on pricing models in OCI.

Introducing Cloud automation and how it is applied in Oracle Cloud. This module focuses on using Terraform and Ansible for Automation,governance and administartion in OCI.

This module gives an insight on how deploy a application. It also covers some essential information on Encryption and High Availability in OCI.

This module covers some essential information on troubleshooting the general operations issues and errors. It also covers some essential information on monitoring in OCI.

What you'll learn

  • Use OCI CLI to create, discover, and terminate resources
  • Create shell scripts using OCI CLI
  • Use Oracle Resource Manager
  • Provision a simple set of OCI resources with Ansible
  • Manage custom images
  • Network Security Architecture: VCN, Load balancer, and DNS
  • Describe Scaling options
  • Billing and account management options in OCI Console
  • Troubleshooting
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Learning objectives

  • Use oci cli to create, discover, and terminate resources
  • Create shell scripts using oci cli
  • Use oracle resource manager
  • Provision a simple set of oci resources with ansible
  • Manage custom images
  • Network security architecture: vcn, load balancer, and dns
  • Describe scaling options
  • Billing and account management options in oci console
  • Troubleshooting

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Excellent course for covering essential information on cloud security and automation in Oracle Cloud
Demonstrates use cases through practical examples using OCI CLI and Terraform
Experienced instructors with expertise in cloud security and automation
Course duration may vary based on individual progress and the time allocated for hands-on practice

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Reviews summary

Oci operations: practical and exam-ready

According to students, this course offers a largely positive and comprehensive learning experience for Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Operations. Learners particularly praise the hands-on labs and exercises for solidifying understanding. The modules on cloud automation using Terraform and Ansible are consistently highlighted as incredibly helpful and practical. While the course provides a strong foundation covering a broad range of OCI services like CLI, IAM, security, and networking, some suggest that certain complex topics could benefit from more in-depth coverage or advanced examples, occasionally requiring supplemental study. Overall, it is widely regarded as excellent preparation for the OCI Operations Professional exam.
Prepares students effectively for the OCI Operations Professional exam.
"Highly recommended for anyone pursuing OCI certification!"
"Overall, it prepares you well for the exam."
"I felt fully prepared for the OCI Operations Professional exam after completing this."
Comprehensive coverage of Terraform and Ansible for OCI automation.
"The modules on Cloud automation using Terraform and Ansible were incredibly helpful and practical."
"Outstanding course! ... The modules on Cloud automation using Terraform and Ansible were incredibly helpful and practical."
"Good overview of OCI operations. It's particularly strong on the automation aspects like Terraform."
Excellent hands-on labs and exercises solidify understanding.
"I particularly enjoyed the hands-on labs which solidified my understanding."
"It provided clear, concise explanations and hands-on exercises that truly helped me grasp the concepts."
"The hands-on exercises were key to my learning."
Some lectures are rushed or lack detailed guidance, occasionally dry.
"The course has good information, but it feels a bit rushed in places, especially when diving into complex topics..."
"Content is okay, but I found some lectures a bit dry. The hands-on parts were useful but sometimes lacked clear guidance."
"Some parts felt a bit fast-paced, but overall, it's a valuable resource for preparing for the certification."
Some topics could benefit from more advanced examples or depth.
"I wish there were more advanced examples for scripting with OCI CLI, as some parts felt a bit basic for a professional course."
"Disappointed with the depth... it often lacks the detailed explanations needed for a professional level."
"It's a good starting point, but don't expect it to be all you need for the cert. You'll definitely need supplemental study."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Operations Professional with these activities:
Organize and review course notes, assignments, and assessments
Compiling and reviewing your course materials will help you identify areas where you need further clarification, reinforce your understanding of key concepts, and prepare effectively for assessments.
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  • Gather all course notes, assignments, and assessments
  • Organize materials into logical categories
  • Review materials regularly to refresh your memory
Review fundamental networking concepts, such as IP addressing and subnetting
Refreshing your understanding of networking fundamentals will provide a solid foundation for comprehending OCI networking concepts, improving your ability to design and manage cloud networks effectively.
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  • Review online resources or textbooks on networking basics
  • Practice IP addressing and subnetting exercises
  • Test your understanding through quizzes or mock exams
Participate in peer discussion on OCI best practices
Engaging in peer discussions will expose you to diverse perspectives and insights from fellow learners, broadening your understanding of OCI best practices.
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  • Identify discussion topics related to OCI best practices
  • Prepare discussion points and questions
  • Actively participate in the discussion
  • Summarize key takeaways and insights
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Create Terraform scripts for basic OCI resource provisioning
Practice creating and running Terraform scripts to provision basic OCI resources, reinforcing your understanding of infrastructure automation.
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  • Review Terraform documentation for OCI
  • Configure Terraform provider for OCI
  • Define OCI resources in Terraform configuration files
  • Use Terraform commands to create and destroy resources
Follow tutorials on advanced OCI services, such as OCI Data Science
Exploring advanced OCI services through guided tutorials will extend your knowledge beyond the core concepts covered in the course, deepening your understanding of OCI capabilities.
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  • Identify relevant OCI services you want to learn more about
  • Search for and select well-regarded tutorials
  • Follow the tutorials step-by-step
  • Practice implementing the concepts in your own projects
Develop a network diagram for OCI networking components
Creating a network diagram will help you visualize and understand the components and connections in OCI networking, enhancing your knowledge of network security.
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  • Identify the network components used in OCI
  • Map out the connections between the components
  • Label and annotate the diagram for clarity
Participate in a hackathon focused on OCI cloud solutions
Participating in a hackathon will challenge you to apply your OCI knowledge in a practical setting, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
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  • Identify and register for an appropriate OCI hackathon
  • Form a team or participate individually
  • Develop and submit a solution within the hackathon timeframe
  • Present your solution and receive feedback

Career center

Learners who complete Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Operations Professional will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Cloud Security Engineer
A Cloud Security Engineer is responsible for securing cloud-based applications and services. They work to ensure that cloud-based solutions meet the business's needs for security and compliance. This course provides a solid foundation in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Security, which is essential for success as a Cloud Security Engineer. By completing this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work with cloud-based security tools and technologies.
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Cloud Architect
A Cloud Architect envisions, designs, and manages cloud computing solutions. They are responsible for ensuring that cloud-based applications and services meet the business's needs. This course provides a solid foundation in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, which is essential for success as a Cloud Architect. By completing this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to create, manage, and troubleshoot cloud-based solutions.
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Security Architect
A Security Architect designs, implements, and maintains security solutions for cloud-based applications and services. They work to ensure that cloud-based solutions meet the business's needs for security and compliance. This course provides a solid foundation in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Security, which is essential for success as a Security Architect. By completing this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work with cloud-based security tools and technologies.
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Infrastructure Architect
An Infrastructure Architect designs, implements, and maintains the physical and virtual infrastructure for cloud-based applications and services. They work to ensure that the infrastructure meets the business's needs for performance, reliability, and scalability. This course provides a solid foundation in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, which is essential for success as an Infrastructure Architect. By completing this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work with cloud-based infrastructure tools and technologies.
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Network Architect
A Network Architect designs, implements, and maintains computer networks. They work to ensure that networks meet the business's needs for performance, reliability, and security. This course provides a comprehensive overview of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Networking, which is one of the leading cloud networking solutions. By completing this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a Network Architect.
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Storage Architect
A Storage Architect designs, implements, and maintains storage solutions for cloud-based applications and services. They work to ensure that cloud-based storage solutions meet the business's needs for performance, reliability, and scalability. This course provides a comprehensive overview of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Storage, which is one of the leading cloud storage solutions. By completing this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a Storage Architect.
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Cloud Operations Engineer
A Cloud Operations Engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining cloud-based applications and services. They work to ensure that cloud-based solutions meet the business's needs for performance, reliability, and scalability. This course provides a comprehensive overview of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, which is one of the leading cloud platforms. By completing this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a Cloud Operations Engineer.
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Cloud Engineer
A Cloud Engineer designs, builds, and maintains cloud-based applications and services. They work with cloud architects and other IT professionals to ensure that cloud-based solutions meet the business's needs. This course provides a comprehensive overview of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, which is one of the leading cloud platforms. By completing this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a Cloud Engineer.
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Cloud Consultant
A Cloud Consultant helps businesses adopt and use cloud computing technologies. They work with businesses to develop cloud strategies, design cloud solutions, and implement cloud solutions. This course provides a comprehensive overview of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, which is one of the leading cloud platforms. By completing this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a Cloud Consultant.
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Cloud Evangelist
A Cloud Evangelist promotes the adoption of cloud computing technologies. They work with businesses and individuals to help them understand the benefits of cloud computing and how to use cloud computing technologies. This course provides a comprehensive overview of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, which is one of the leading cloud platforms. By completing this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a Cloud Evangelist.
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DevOps Engineer
A DevOps Engineer is responsible for bridging the gap between development and operations teams. They work to ensure that software is developed and deployed quickly and efficiently. This course provides a foundation in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, which is essential for success as a DevOps Engineer. By completing this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work with cloud-based tools and technologies.
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Cloud Developer
A Cloud Developer develops and deploys applications and services on cloud platforms. They work with cloud architects and other IT professionals to ensure that cloud-based solutions meet the business's needs. This course provides a foundation in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, which is essential for success as a Cloud Developer. By completing this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to develop and deploy cloud-based applications and services.
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Cloud Support Engineer
A Cloud Support Engineer provides technical support for cloud-based applications and services. They work with customers to resolve issues and ensure that cloud-based solutions meet the business's needs. This course provides a solid foundation in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, which is essential for success as a Cloud Support Engineer. By completing this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to provide technical support for cloud-based solutions.
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Cloud Trainer
A Cloud Trainer provides training on cloud computing technologies. They work with individuals and businesses to help them learn how to use cloud computing technologies. This course provides a comprehensive overview of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, which is one of the leading cloud platforms. By completing this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a Cloud Trainer.
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Systems Administrator
A Systems Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining computer systems. They work to ensure that systems are up and running and that data is protected. This course provides a solid foundation in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, which is essential for success as a Systems Administrator. By completing this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to manage cloud-based systems.
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Reading list

We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Operations Professional.
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Terraform: Up and Running
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Provides a comprehensive overview of Terraform. It covers the basics of Terraform, as well as advanced topics such as modules, providers, and state management. This book valuable resource for administrators who want to learn more about Terraform.
Terraform: Up and Running
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Terraform: Up and Running
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Good introduction to Terraform, a popular tool for automating infrastructure provisioning. It covers the basics of Terraform, including its syntax, modules, and providers. It also includes hands-on labs to help you get started with Terraform.
Terraform: Up and Running
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Terraform: Up and Running
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Ansible for DevOps
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Good introduction to Ansible, a popular tool for automating IT tasks. It covers the basics of Ansible, including its syntax, modules, and playbooks. It also includes hands-on labs to help you get started with Ansible.
Ansible for DevOps: Server and configuration...
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Ansible for DevOps: Server and configuration...
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Cloud Computing
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Provides a comprehensive overview of cloud computing concepts, technologies, and architectures. It good resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the fundamentals of cloud computing.
Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology &...
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(中文) Cloud Computing: Concepts. Technology and...
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Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology &...
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Cloud Security and Privacy
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Provides a comprehensive overview of cloud security concepts, technologies, and best practices. It good resource for anyone who wants to learn more about how to secure cloud computing environments.
Cloud Security and Privacy: An Enterprise...
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Cloud Security and Privacy: An Enterprise...
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Cloud Computing: A Practical Approach
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Provides a practical introduction to cloud computing. It covers topics such as cloud architectures, cloud services, and cloud security. This book is useful for beginners who want to learn about cloud computing.
Cloud Computing, A Practical Approach
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Cloud Computing: A Practical Approach
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Ryan Lorica
Tijo Thomas
Orlando Gentil
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Traffic lights
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and possible dealbreakers
Excellent course for covering essential information on cloud security and automation in Oracle Cloud
Demonstrates use cases through practical examples using OCI CLI and Terraform
Experienced instructors with expertise in cloud security and automation
Course duration may vary based on individual progress and the time allocated for hands-on practice
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