OCI Foundations

Build a solid foundation in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with this beginner-friendly course. You'll learn core cloud concepts, OCI architecture, and essential services to prepare for the OCI Foundations Associate certification.

Course Overview

This 12-hour course covers everything you need to understand Oracle Cloud Infrastructure at a foundational level. Whether you're new to cloud computing or transitioning from another platform, you'll gain the knowledge to navigate OCI's console, understand its service offerings, and make informed decisions about cloud adoption.

What You'll Learn

• Core cloud computing concepts and terminology
• OCI architecture, regions, and availability domains
• Identity and access management fundamentals
• Compute, storage, networking, and database services overview
• OCI pricing models and cost management
• Security and compliance basics

Who Should Attend

• IT professionals new to cloud computing
• Business stakeholders evaluating Oracle Cloud
• Developers and administrators planning OCI migrations
• Anyone preparing for the OCI Foundations Associate exam

Prerequisites

This is a beginner-level course. Basic IT knowledge and familiarity with general computing concepts is helpful but not required.

• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure concepts
• Familiarity with web browsers and internet navigation
• No programming experience required

Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

Understand the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and how Oracle Cloud fits into the landscape.

Topics covered:

• Cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Cloud deployment models (public, private, hybrid)
• Benefits of cloud computing
• Oracle Cloud differentiators and value proposition

Duration: 1.5 hours

Module 2: OCI Architecture and Concepts

Learn OCI's global infrastructure and core architectural concepts.

Topics covered:

• Regions, availability domains, and fault domains
• Compartments and resource organization
• Tenancy structure and hierarchy
• OCI console navigation and basic operations

Duration: 1.5 hours

Module 3: Identity and Access Management

Understand how OCI manages identities, authentication, and authorization.

Topics covered:

• IAM components: users, groups, and policies
• Authentication methods and multi-factor authentication
• Policy syntax and common policy patterns
• Federation and identity providers

Duration: 1.5 hours

Module 4: Compute Services

Explore OCI's compute options from virtual machines to bare metal instances.

Topics covered:

• Compute shapes and flexible configurations
• Virtual machines vs. bare metal instances
• Instance lifecycle and management
• Autoscaling and instance pools
• Container services overview (OKE, Container Instances)

Duration: 1.5 hours

Module 5: Storage Services

Learn about OCI's storage options for different workload requirements.

Topics covered:

• Block Volume storage and boot volumes
• Object Storage and storage tiers
• File Storage for shared file systems
• Archive Storage for long-term retention
• Storage replication and backup

Duration: 1.5 hours

Module 6: Networking Fundamentals

Understand OCI networking concepts and virtual cloud networks.

Topics covered:

• Virtual Cloud Network (VCN) components
• Subnets, route tables, and security lists
• Internet and NAT gateways
• Load balancers and DNS
• VCN peering and connectivity options

Duration: 1.5 hours

Module 7: Database Services Overview

Explore OCI's database offerings from Autonomous Database to MySQL HeatWave.

Topics covered:

• Autonomous Database (ATP, ADW, JSON)
• Oracle Base Database Service
• MySQL HeatWave and NoSQL Database
• Database Tools and migration options

Duration: 1.5 hours

Module 8: Security and Compliance

Learn OCI's security features and compliance capabilities.

Topics covered:

• Shared responsibility model
• Security services overview (Cloud Guard, Security Zones)
• Data encryption and key management
• Compliance certifications and standards
• Audit logging and monitoring

Duration: 1 hour

Module 9: Pricing and Cost Management

Understand OCI pricing models and how to optimize costs.

Topics covered:

• OCI pricing models and calculators
• Free Tier and Always Free resources
• Cost tracking and budgets
• Reserved capacity and commitment discounts

Duration: 0.5 hours

Module 10: Exam Preparation and Review

Prepare for the OCI Foundations Associate certification exam.

Topics covered:

• Exam format and question types
• Key topics review
• Practice questions and scenarios
• Study tips and exam strategies

Duration: 0.5 hours

Hands-On Labs

All labs can be completed using OCI's Always Free tier resources. Create your free account at cloud.oracle.com to follow along.

Lab 1: Getting Started with OCI Console

Navigate the OCI console, explore regions, and set up your tenancy.

Objectives:

• Sign in and explore the OCI console
• Understand the dashboard and navigation
• Create compartments for resource organization
• Configure user preferences and settings

Lab 2: Create Your First Compute Instance

Launch and connect to a virtual machine instance.

Objectives:

• Choose appropriate compute shapes
• Configure networking and security
• Launch an instance and connect via SSH
• Manage instance lifecycle operations

Lab 3: Working with Storage

Create and manage different storage types in OCI.

Objectives:

• Create and attach block volumes
• Set up Object Storage buckets
• Configure storage policies and lifecycle rules
• Understand storage performance tiers

Lab 4: Build a Basic Network

Design and implement a simple virtual cloud network.

Objectives:

• Create a VCN with public and private subnets
• Configure security lists and route tables
• Set up internet connectivity
• Test network connectivity between resources

Lab 5: Explore Autonomous Database

Provision and connect to an Autonomous Database instance.

Objectives:

• Create an Autonomous Transaction Processing database
• Connect using SQL Developer Web
• Run basic queries and explore features
• Understand auto-scaling and management features

Certification Preparation

This course prepares you for the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Associate certification.

Exam Details

Attribute	Details
Exam Code	1Z0-1085
Format	Multiple choice
Number of Questions	55
Passing Score	68%
Duration	90 minutes
Cost	Free

Oracle offers the OCI Foundations Associate certification exam for free. This is an excellent opportunity to validate your cloud knowledge at no cost.

Exam Topics

The exam covers the following domains:

• Cloud Concepts (10-15%)
• OCI Architecture (15-20%)
• Core OCI Services (25-30%)
• Security and Compliance (10-15%)
• Pricing, Billing, and Support (10-15%)
• Governance and Administration (10-15%)

Training Options

Format	Duration	Features	Price
Self-Paced Online	12 hours	On-demand videos, lifetime access	$299
Live Virtual	2 days	Interactive sessions, Q&A	$599
Corporate On-Site	2 days	Customized content, team training	Contact us

What's Included

• Comprehensive video lessons
• Hands-on lab access with guided exercises
• Downloadable study guides and reference materials
• Practice exam questions (100+ questions)
• Certificate of completion
• 30-day instructor support

Next Steps

Ready to start your Oracle Cloud training? [Contact us](/contact-sales) to discuss enrollment options.

After completing this course, continue your OCI journey with:

• [OCI Architect Associate](/docs/trainings/oracle-cloud/architect-associate) - Design and implement OCI solutions
• [OCI Database Specialist](/docs/trainings/oracle-cloud/database-specialist) - Deep dive into database services

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