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SUN 310-879 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Sun Microsystems (acquired by Oracle) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | SUN Certified System Support Engineer |
| Exam Number: | 310-879 |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Exam Price: | $125 - $150 USD |
| Related Certifications: | Sun Certified Senior System Support Engineer (310-880) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 120 |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired / No longer valid |
| Exam Format: | Single/Multiple Answer, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Sun Microsystems Official System Support Training |
| Exam Registration: | Prometric (historical only) Oracle Discontinued Exams List |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite at Prometric testing centers; retired since 2012–2015 |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Sun Certified Level 2 System Support Engineer (310-876) or equivalent field experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.oracle.com/education/certification/discontinued-exams.html |
SUN 310-879 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: System Configuration & Administration | 20% | - Service & Run Level Management - Process & Resource Management - User & Security Administration |
| Topic 2: System Hardware Overview | 20% | - Sun SPARC Server Architecture - Power, Cooling & Environmental Monitoring - Hardware Components & Replacements |
| Topic 3: File Systems & Storage Administration | 20% | - UFS & ZFS File System Management - Volume Management & Disk Configuration - Backup & Recovery Procedures |
| Topic 4: Networking & Troubleshooting | 20% | - System Diagnostic & Monitoring Tools - TCP/IP Network Configuration - Hardware & Software Fault Isolation |
| Topic 5: Solaris OS Installation & Boot Management | 20% | - Boot Process & Firmware (OpenBoot PROM) - Solaris Installation & Upgrade - Kernel Configuration & Modification |
SUN 310-879 Exam: FAQ for Serious Candidates
SUN Certified System Support Engineer is an official Sun Microsystems (acquired by Oracle) exam, listed under exam code 310-879. A passing result earns you the Sun Certified System Support Engineer certification at the Specialist level. It also ties into Sun Certified Senior System Support Engineer (310-880), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 120 questions inside 120 minutes on the SUN Certified System Support Engineer exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing SUN Certified System Support Engineer requires 70%, and the official registration fee is $125 - $150 USD. Retakes charge the full $125 - $150 USD again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
Recommended: Sun Certified Level 2 System Support Engineer (310-876) or equivalent field experience
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for SUN Certified System Support Engineer goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Proctored onsite at Prometric testing centers; retired since 2012–2015.
Sun Microsystems (acquired by Oracle) recommends the following training for SUN Certified System Support Engineer candidates.
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The SUN Certified System Support Engineer syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Networking & Troubleshooting (20%), System Hardware Overview (20%), and Solaris OS Installation & Boot Management (20%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
