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OXware Certified Administrator (OCA)

Prove you can run
enterprise virtualization.

The OCA exam is the only formal credential for OXware operators. Recognized by partner hosting providers, MSPs, and recruiters worldwide. Online, proctored, 90-minute, 50 questions.

OXware Certified Administrator
Credential ID: OCA-2026-XXXXXX
$99 / single attempt
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Includes LinkedIn-verifiable digital badge on pass.

Exam blueprint

50 questions across 6 weighted domains. Real ops scenarios, not trivia.

22%

VM lifecycle & networking

Create, clone, migrate, snapshot. Bridge / NAT / VLAN. nftables rules. Live migration troubleshooting.

18%

Storage & backup

ZFS, Ceph, LUKS2. Snapshot schedules. SFTP / MinIO backup targets. Restore procedures.

18%

Identity, RBAC, SSO

LDAP / AD integration, SAML, OIDC, OAuth2 presets. 2FA + recovery codes. Audit log.

14%

Cluster & HA

DRS, HA pairs, fault tolerance, cluster federation. Live migration prerequisites. Quorum behavior.

14%

Security & confidential VMs

SEV/TDX, vTPM, Secure Boot. SEC-017..033 mitigations. Compliance scanner. Kernel hardening profiles.

14%

API & automation

REST API patterns, JWT, CSRF token flow. Runbooks. Terraform provider. CI/CD integration.

How it works

From registration to LinkedIn badge in under two weeks.

1

Register & pay $99

Pick an exam slot from the calendar. Single attempt covered. Retake at 50% discount within 90 days if needed.

2

Get the prep guide

200-page PDF + 3 practice exams included free with registration. Real exam-style scenario questions, full answer rationales.

3

Sit the proctored exam

Online, webcam-proctored. 90 minutes for 50 questions. Pass score 70%. Result instantly. PDF certificate in 24h.

4

Claim your LinkedIn badge

Verifiable URL with credential ID. Auto-imports to LinkedIn profile. Visible on /certified-admins/<your-handle>.

FAQ

How long is the certification valid?

Three years from issue date. Recert requires either a 25-question delta exam ($49) or proof of contributing to the OXware ecosystem (PR merged, plugin published, talk delivered).

Is there a free practice exam?

Yes. 15-question diagnostic at docs/#oca-practice after launch. No registration required.

What if I fail?

Retake at $49 within 90 days. We share the per-domain score so you know what to study.

Can my employer pay?

Yes. Invoice + W-9 / VAT receipt available. Partner-tier employers get bulk discounts (5 seats = 20% off, 25+ = 35% off).

Is there an advanced cert?

OXware Certified Architect (OCAr) launches Q4 2026. Hands-on cluster scenario lab. $299. OCA is a prerequisite.

Languages?

v1 launches in English. Turkish, Spanish, German, French, Chinese translations land within 60 days of launch.

Reserve your seat

Exam windows open monthly. Next window: first weekend of August 2026. Limited slots — proctoring capacity is per-day.

Email to register
Or open a registration request on Discord #certification channel.