1Z0-1072-26 Database Practice Question
When connecting securely to an Autonomous Database instance, what file must be downloaded from the OCI Console and provided to your database client applications?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Client Credentials Wallet (wallet.zip)
Autonomous Database requires mutual TLS (mTLS) authentication by default, which is established using credentials packaged in a Wallet zip file.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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An SSH private key (.pem)
Why it's wrong here
SSH keys are used for operating system access to VM database nodes, not for Autonomous Database client connections.
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Client Credentials Wallet (wallet.zip)
Why this is correct
The client credentials wallet contains the certificates and connection details needed for secure mTLS connection.
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Oracle Wallet Manager Master Encryption Key
Why it's wrong here
Master encryption keys are managed by OCI Vault or Oracle transparent data encryption, not downloaded by clients.
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tnsnames.ora configuration text file only
Why it's wrong here
While tnsnames.ora is inside the wallet, the entire client credentials wallet is required for secure authentication.
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