MYSQL-8-DATABASE-ADMINISTRATOR: MySQL 8.0 Database Administrator
Master the Oracle Certified Professional: MySQL 8.0 Database Administrator exam (1Z0-908) — MySQL and InnoDB architecture, buffer pools, redo and undo logs and the transactional data dictionary; installation, startup, upgrades and option-file precedence; accounts, roles, authentication plugins, TLS, encryption and MySQL Enterprise Firewall; the error, general, slow-query and audit logs plus performance_schema and sys; query optimization with EXPLAIN, indexes and optimizer statistics; logical, physical and binary-log backups with mysqldump, mysqlpump and MySQL Enterprise Backup; and high availability with asynchronous replication, GTIDs, Group Replication, InnoDB Cluster, MySQL Shell and MySQL Router.
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Official Exam Details
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Questions | 73 |
| Passing Score | 62% |
| Exam Cost | $245 USD (verify at Oracle University registration) |
| Testing Provider | Oracle University / Pearson VUE (online proctored) |
| Validity | MySQL certifications do not expire (verify the current Oracle Recertification policy) |
| Prerequisites | None (hands-on MySQL 8.0 database administration experience recommended) |
| Question Types | Multiple choice |
Domain Breakdown
| Domain | Questions |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 28 |
| Server Installation and Configuration | 37 |
| Security | 50 |
| Monitoring and Maintenance | 32 |
| Query Optimization | 24 |
| Backups and Recovery | 32 |
| High Availability Techniques | 47 |
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What is the passing score for the MySQL 8.0 Database Administrator exam?
The passing score for MySQL 8.0 Database Administrator (MYSQL-8-DATABASE-ADMINISTRATOR) is 62%. Our practice exams use an 80% threshold to help you build confidence before the real test.
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