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Oracle 1z0-489 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Oracle |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Oracle SPARC M6-32 and SPARC M5-32 Servers Installation Essentials |
| Exam Number: | 1Z0-489 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 55-75 (approx.) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Response, Multiple Choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | Approximately 60-65% |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Oracle SPARC Systems Certification Path Oracle Server Administration |
| Exam Price: | $245 USD (approx.) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Does not expire (legacy Oracle certification policy may vary) |
| Recommended Training: | Oracle University Training |
| Exam Registration: | Oracle Certification Registration Pearson VUE Oracle Exams |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or test center delivery via Pearson VUE |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with Oracle SPARC servers and UNIX/Linux system administration knowledge |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.oracle.com |
Oracle 1z0-489 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Troubleshooting and Diagnostics | - Hardware and system troubleshooting
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| Topic 2: SPARC Server Architecture Overview | - SPARC M5-32 / M6-32 system architecture concepts
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| Topic 3: System Installation and Configuration | - Initial setup and deployment
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| Topic 4: System Administration | - Management tools and interfaces
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1z0-489 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the 1z0-489 exam lead to?
The 1z0-489 exam is the official Oracle exam behind the Oracle SPARC M6-32 and SPARC M5-32 Servers Installation Essentials certification, validating the skills measured by the Oracle SPARC M6-32 and SPARC M5-32 Servers Installation Essentials credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Oracle certification program. It also connects to Oracle Server Administration, Oracle SPARC Systems Certification Path, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 1z0-489 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 1z0-489 exam contains 55-75 (approx.) questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the 1z0-489 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the 1z0-489 exam is Approximately 60-65%, and the official registration fee is $245 USD (approx.). Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 79 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the 1z0-489 exam?
Recommended experience with Oracle SPARC servers and UNIX/Linux system administration knowledge Requirements can change when Oracle revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the 1z0-489 exam?
You can book the Oracle SPARC M6-32 and SPARC M5-32 Servers Installation Essentials exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored or test center delivery via Pearson VUE. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the 1z0-489 exam?
Oracle recommends the following training resources for the Oracle SPARC M6-32 and SPARC M5-32 Servers Installation Essentials exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 79 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
Can I try the 1z0-489 practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free 1z0-489 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Oracle revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
What if I fail the 1z0-489 exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every Oracle SPARC M6-32 and SPARC M5-32 Servers Installation Essentials purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.
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What topics are covered in the 1z0-489 exam?
The Oracle SPARC M6-32 and SPARC M5-32 Servers Installation Essentials exam blueprint is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- System Administration
- System Installation and Configuration
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
Oracle SPARC M6-32 and SPARC M5-32 Servers Installation Essentials Sample Questions:
Question 1
Your customer is asking you the reason for using the EIS methodology to manage their installation. Which statement is true regarding using the Installation Configuration Plan as part of that methodology?
A. It allows you to perform final sign-off with the customer after the installation is complete.
B. It enables you to define your system configuration: boot disk layout, networking, and physical domains.
C. It enables you to define your test procedures to ensure successful installation.
D. It enables you to perform an In-depth site analysis.
Question 2
A customer wants two DCUs in physical domain 0. What property must be set to true for this host for you to be able to configure this?
A. keyswitch
B. dcus_available
C. expandable
D. dcus__assigned
Question 3
When you perform a firmware upgrade at a customer's site, what three things actually get updated?
A. POST firmware
B. OpenBoot PROM firmware
C. Oracle Solaris firmware
D. Oracle ILOM firmware
E. Disk firmware
Question 4
Which statement is correct?
A. The SPARC M5-32 processor has 16 cores, 24MB L3$; T5 processor ha 16 cores, 8MB L3$
B. The SPARC M5-32 processor has 6 cores, 48MB L3$; T5 processor ha 16 cores, 8MB L3$
C. The SPARC M5-32 processor has 6 cores, 24MB L3$; T5 processor ha 16 cores, 48MB L3$
D. The SPARC M5-32 processor has 16 cores, 48MB L3$; T5 processor ha 16 cores, 8MB L3$
Question 5
What are three genera, guidelines for creating the ZFS root pool?
A. If the controller provides H/W-based RAID, then it is not necessary to create mirrored pools.
B. In the case of rpool, the disks need to be sliced. It is recommended to have only a single slice of the full disk size used by ZFS on the although a small slice can be allocated for non-ZFS use (for example, SVM metabd).
C. Always create mirrored pools, even if the controller provides H/W -based RAID. ZFS needs to be able to correct the data if it detects corruption.
D. If you ADD a disk to mirror the root pool, you must also manually perform aninstallboot or installgrub on that disk to make it bootable. If the root pool is initially created as a mirrored pool, this is not necessary.
E. For non-root pools, you must partition the disk and assign slices to various partitions.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: B,D,E | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: A,C,D |


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