1Z0-997-26 Databases Practice Question
An enterprise requires deploying an Oracle Autonomous Database on Dedicated Infrastructure to meet stringent data isolation and security mandates. Which foundational resource must be provisioned first before creating the Autonomous Container Database?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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An Autonomous Exadata Infrastructure resource
Before you can provision an Autonomous Container Database (ACD) on Dedicated Infrastructure, you must provision an Autonomous Exadata Infrastructure resource which allocates the underlying physical Exadata compute and storage resources.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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An Autonomous Database on Shared Infrastructure instance
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Shared infrastructure is a separate deployment model and not required for dedicated infrastructure setup.
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A standard Oracle Base Database system
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Base Database systems are unrelated to Autonomous Database on Dedicated Infrastructure.
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A Virtual Cloud Network with a default database subnet only
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. While networking is required, the primary foundational OCI resource specific to dedicated infrastructure is the Autonomous Exadata Infrastructure.
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An Autonomous Exadata Infrastructure resource
Why this is correct
Correct. The Autonomous Exadata Infrastructure must be created first as the foundational appliance layer.
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