1Z0-1115-25 · ● Active · Associate · Oracle
Exam facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | $245 USD (FREE during Oracle certification training program windows; verify at registration) |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Questions | 51 (all scored) |
| Passing | 800 scaled score |
| Format | Multiple choice, scenario-based, drag-and-drop |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE (online proctor or testing center) |
| Languages | English |
| Valid | 3 years from pass date |
| Renewal | Retake exam or pass higher-level cert (OCI Multicloud Architect Professional 1Z0-1151-25) |
| Prerequisites | None; Oracle recommends familiarity with OCI services, Azure services, and Google Cloud Platform |
| Released | 2025 |
| Retiring | N/A |
Vendor source — education.oracle.com ↗
Official exam guide — Oracle MyLearn (official training) ↗
Exam objectives — Oracle OCI 2025 Multicloud Architect Associate Objectives ↗
About
The Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Multicloud Architect Associate (1Z0-1115-25) validates foundational expertise in designing, deploying, and managing multicloud solutions that integrate Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with public cloud providers (Azure, Google Cloud Platform, AWS). This certification is ideal for architects and engineers transitioning to multicloud roles or validating hands-on experience integrating OCI with heterogeneous cloud environments. The exam emphasizes Oracle Database@Azure, Oracle Database@Google Cloud, OCI FastConnect, cross-cloud networking, identity federation, and multicloud security posture.
Domain context — Cloud
Hyperscale public cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud). Cloud domain spans foundational certifications through expert architect and specialty credentials (containers, Kubernetes, serverless, databases, data analytics).
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Topics covered
The exam blueprint assesses the following domains and approximate weights:
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Fundamentals (~15%) — OCI regions, availability domains, compartments, resource hierarchy, IAM
- Multicloud Architecture Design Patterns (~25%) — Hybrid cloud topology, interconnect strategies, workload placement, latency-aware design, failover scenarios
- Oracle Database@Azure Integration (~20%) — Deploying Oracle Autonomous Database in Azure datacenters, Exadata on Azure, Azure networking integration (ExpressRoute + FastConnect), database replication across clouds
- Oracle Database@Google Cloud Integration (~15%) — Deploying Oracle Autonomous Database in Google Cloud, interconnection via Cloud Interconnect, cross-cloud data synchronization
- Cross-Cloud Networking and Security (~15%) — OCI FastConnect, hybrid DNS, VPN tunneling, identity federation (IAM + Azure AD/Entra ID), encryption, security groups and network security lists, Data Safe
- Multicloud Observability and Cost Management (~10%) — Cross-cloud monitoring, logging aggregation, cost allocation across clouds, license mobility
Source: Oracle OCI Multicloud Architect Associate Exam Guide ↗
Common skills at Cloud · Associate
Shared foundation for cloud professionals at Associate level — applicable across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI.
- VPC/VCN design and hybrid network topology
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) policy authoring and least-privilege enforcement
- Load balancing and traffic distribution across cloud boundaries
- Storage tier selection (block, object, file, archive)
- Compute instance selection and right-sizing
- Network security and firewall rule implementation across clouds
- Backup, snapshot, and disaster recovery planning in multicloud environments
- Cloud cost analysis and resource optimization
Recommended courses at Cloud · Associate
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle MyLearn (official) | Become an OCI Multicloud Architect Associate (2025) | Free (with Oracle University account) | ↗ |
| Udemy | 1Z0-1115-25: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Multicloud Architect Associate Certification Prep | $14.99–$79.99 | ↗ |
| Whizlabs | OCI 2025 Multicloud Architect Associate Practice Course | $49–$99 | ↗ |
| A Cloud Guru | OCI 2025 Multicloud Architect Associate | $29–$49/month | ↗ |
Course-selection rule: Use Oracle MyLearn first (official, free with account). Supplement with Udemy or Whizlabs hands-on labs focused on multicloud integration patterns. Avoid generic "OCI overview" courses; select only 1Z0-1115-25-specific prep.
Practice exams
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whizlabs | Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Multicloud Architect Associate (1Z0-1115-25) Practice Tests | $49–$99 | ↗ |
| Mastery Exam Prep | 1Z0-1115-25 Mock Exams | $39–$99 | ↗ |
| Udemy | OCI Multicloud Architect Associate 1Z0-1115-25 Practice Tests | $14.99–$79.99 | ↗ |
Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | Year | ISBN | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Multicloud Architect Associate Study Guide (Exam 1Z0-1115) | (TBD — 2025 release) | (TBD) | 2025 | (TBD) | ↗ |
Book note: As of 2026-05-02, no dedicated textbook for the 1Z0-1115-25 exam has been published. Oracle's official training on MyLearn and third-party Udemy/Whizlabs courses are the primary study resources. Monitor O'Reilly and Sybex for 2026 releases targeting this exam.
Typical job titles at Cloud · Associate
Cloud Architect (Multicloud) · Oracle Cloud Architect · Solutions Architect (Azure+OCI) · Enterprise Architect · Cloud Migration Specialist · Multicloud Infrastructure Engineer · OCI Solutions Architect
(Job titles drawn from current job-board postings that list OCI Multicloud Architect or equivalent Oracle cloud credentials with multicloud integration requirements.)
Salary
| Region | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| USD | $145,000–$210,000 (multicloud architect roles) | Glassdoor ↗ · Levels.fyi ↗ · ZipRecruiter ↗ |
| ZAR | R580,000–R950,000 (≈ USD × 18) | Derived from USD conversion with regional adjustment |
| GBP | £88,000–£125,000 | IT Jobs Watch ↗ · Hays ↗ |
| EUR | €100,000–€145,000 (DE/FR/NL) | Stepstone ↗ · Indeed ↗ |
| AUD | A$188,000–A$260,000 | SEEK ↗ · LinkedIn ↗ |
Salary note: Multicloud architect roles command premium salaries due to scarcity of expertise spanning OCI, Azure, and GCP. Roles may be titled "Cloud Architect," "Solutions Architect," or "Enterprise Architect" without explicit "multicloud" prefix. Use salary data for general cloud architect / solutions architect roles as proxy if multicloud-specific postings are unavailable.
Skills validated
This exam assesses practical, hands-on capability in these multicloud technologies and integration patterns:
- Oracle Database@Azure: Autonomous Database deployment in Azure datacenters, Exadata Cloud@Customer integration with Azure ExpressRoute, cross-cloud replication, network connectivity
- Oracle Database@Google Cloud: Autonomous Database provisioning on GCP, Cloud Interconnect integration, cross-cloud data synchronization
- OCI FastConnect: Dedicated network connections from OCI to Azure (ExpressRoute pairing), Google Cloud (Cloud Interconnect pairing), AWS (AWS Direct Connect pairing)
- Hybrid Networking: VPN tunneling, site-to-site connectivity, multicloud VPC/VCN peering, latency-aware routing, failover strategies
- Identity Federation: OCI IAM integration with Azure AD/Entra ID, federation policies, single sign-on (SSO) across clouds, federated groups and roles
- Multicloud Security Posture: Encryption key management across clouds, Data Safe for database security, WAF and DDoS protection, network segmentation, compliance monitoring
- Workload Portability: Containerized workloads on Kubernetes (OKE), serverless functions (Oracle Functions), database migration patterns, Oracle MySQL HeatWave on multicloud
- Cost and License Management: Bring-Your-Own-License (BYOL), cross-cloud cost allocation, resource metering, license mobility across OCI and on-premises
- Multicloud Observability: Cross-cloud logging and monitoring (OCI Logging, Monitoring; Azure Monitor integration), event-driven architectures, health checks and alerting
Related certifications
- Stacks with: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Architect Associate (1Z0-1072-25) ↗ (foundational OCI skills)
- Prerequisite for: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure 2025 Multicloud Architect Professional (1Z0-1151-25) ↗ (next level)
- Equivalent at this level: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03) + Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
- Complements: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) ↗ · Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer ↗
- Vendor overview: Oracle Certification Overview ↗
Sources
- Oracle Education — 1Z0-1115-25 Exam Page
- Oracle MyLearn — Official Training Path
- Glassdoor — Oracle Cloud Architect Salary Data
- Levels.fyi — Oracle Solution Architect Compensation
- ZipRecruiter — Multicloud Architect Jobs
- IT Jobs Watch — UK Salary Data
- Hays — UK Recruitment
- Stepstone — German IT Careers
- SEEK — Australian Jobs
- Whizlabs — OCI Practice Exam Platform
- Mastery Exam Prep — 1Z0-1115-25 Practice Tests
- Udemy — 1Z0-1115-25 Certification Prep
- A Cloud Guru — OCI Multicloud Architect Course
Last verified: 2026-05-02 Parent ecosystem: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Parent domain: Cloud Vendor overview: Oracle