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Q1 MultipleChoice

Before booting testzone. a non-global zone, you want to connect to the zone s console so that you can watch the boot process. Choose the command used to connect to testzone's console.

Correct Answer: E
Q2 MultipleChoice

The crash dump notification on your server is:

Documentation states that there should be two core files for each crash dump in the /var/crash directory named vmdump.0

Which command should you choose to display theses two files?

Correct Answer: A
Explanation:

Decompress using savecore -f vmdump.0

savecore - save a crash dump of the operating system

-f dumpfile Attempt to save a crash dump from the speci-

fied file instead of from the system's

current dump device. This option may be use-

ful if the information stored on the dump

device has been copied to an on-disk file by

means of the dd(1M) command.

Q3 MultipleChoice

When setting up Automated Installer (AI) clients, an interactive tool can be used to generate a custom system configuration profile. The profile will specify the time zone, data and time, user and root accounts, and name services used for an AI client installation. This interactive tool will prompt you to enter the client information and an SC profile (XML) will be created.

Which interactive tool can be used to generate this question configuration?

Correct Answer: B
Explanation:

Use the installadm set-criteria command to update the client criteria associated with an AI manifest that you already added to a service using installadm add-manifest.

Use the installadm add-manifest command to add a custom AI manifest to an install service.

The value of manifest is a full path and file name with .xml extension. The manifest file contains an AI manifest (installation instructions). The manifest file can also reference or embed an SC manifest (system configuration instructions).

Incorrect answers:

A: The sys-unconfig command is used to restore a system's configuration to

an 'as-manufactured' state, ready to be reconfigured again.

C: You can use the sysconfig create-profile command to create a new system configuration profile. Thesysconfigcommand affects all functional groupings in the Solaris instance.

D: Use the installadm create-profile command to add a system configuration profile to an install service. The create-profile subcommand validates profiles before adding them to the install service.

Specify criteria so that appropriate clients select that configuration profile. If no criteria are specified, all clients use this profile.

Q4 MultipleChoice

Which three methods of delivering a package are provided by the image Package System (iPS)?

(Choose tnree.)

Correct Answer: A, B, C
Q5 MultipleChoice

Your task is to convert a JumpStart sysidcfg file to an Automated Installer (AI) sc_profile.xml file, using js2ai.

Select two unsupported items that will require changes.

Correct Answer: A, D
Explanation:

A: terminal

The js2ai tool does not perform any translation. Make sure the terminal type

speciied in the sysidcfg ile is supported in Oracle Solaris 11.

D: system_locale

The js2ai tool does not perform any translation. Make sure the locale specified in

the sysidcfg ile is supported in Oracle Solaris 11.

Incorrect answers:

B: name_service

AI supports DNS, NIS, and LDAP. The js2ai tool supports values NONE, DNS, NIS,

and LDAP. NIS+ name services are translated as NIS.

C: timezone

The js2ai tool does not perform any translation

E: network_interface

AI supports only a single interface. The js2ai tool processes only the irst

interface encountered in the sysidcfg ile and provides limited support for

PRIMARY.

F: root_password

The js2ai tool does not perform any translation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 1Z0-820 is an Oracle certification exam designed for experienced Solaris system administrators who want to upgrade their credentials to demonstrate expertise with Oracle Solaris 11. This exam validates the ability to manage and maintain Solaris 11 systems in production environments.

Candidates should have hands-on experience with Oracle Solaris 10 or earlier versions and a solid understanding of Unix/Linux system administration. Oracle recommends that candidates have at least 2-3 years of experience administering Solaris systems before attempting this upgrade certification.

The exam covers Solaris 11-specific features including the Image Packaging System (IPS), Solaris Zones, network configuration, system boot and shutdown procedures, storage management, and service management framework. It also includes topics on user and group administration, role-based access control, and system monitoring tools.

The exam typically consists of 60-70 multiple-choice questions and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Oracle requires a passing score of around 60-65%, though the exact passing percentage may vary and candidates receive their score immediately after completion.

Oracle provides official study guides, training courses, and practice exams through Oracle University. Additionally, the Oracle Solaris 11 documentation, community forums, and third-party study materials can help candidates prepare effectively for this certification exam.
Exam Details
  • Exam Code1Z0-820
  • VendorOracle
  • Total Questions131
  • Duration120 min
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Version11
  • Last UpdatedSep 4, 2026
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