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About the Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Integration Architect I CredentialThe Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Integration Architect I credential validates a professional's ability to lead the implementation of integration solutions using the Anypoint Platform. This certification focuses on technical quality, governance, and operationalization of scalable and maintainable integration architectures.Certified individuals are expected to take ownership of an organization's MuleSoft implementation strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical standards.Note: While the Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Developer I credential is recommended, it is not required to sit for this exam.Who This Credential Is ForThis certification is intended for professionals who:Lead the design of enterprise integration solutionsProvide architectural guidance on Anypoint Platform usage and deploymentOversee implementation teams and ensure project delivery aligns with technical best practicesManage operational considerations such as monitoring, reliability, and scalabilityCommon job roles include:Solution ArchitectTechnical ArchitectSenior MuleSoft DeveloperCandidate Skills and ResponsibilitiesSuccessful candidates should be able to:Define high-level architecture and guide detailed design using the appropriate MuleSoft components and patternsSelect deployment strategies for the Anypoint Platform, whether MuleSoft-hosted or customer-hostedApply development lifecycle practices to maintain solution quality from planning to supportRecommend approaches for monitoring, performance tuning, scalability, and operational managementDevelop reusable components, frameworks, and governance standards to support API and integration projectsExam DetailsNumber of questions: 60 multiple-choice, with up to 5 unscored itemsTime limit: 120 minutesPassing score: 70%Version: Based on Spring '24 releaseRegistration fee: $400 USD (plus applicable taxes)Retake fee: $200 USD (plus applicable taxes)Delivery: Online or onsite via proctored examReferences allowed: None (closed book)Prerequisite: None requiredExam OutlineThe Salesforce Certified MuleSoft Integration Architect I Exam measures a candidate's knowledge and skills related to the following objectives. Candidates should have experience leading Anypoint Platform implementations to ensure quality and operationalization of solutions. Candidates should also have the knowledge and skills to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate functional and non-functional requirements into integration interfaces and implementations.Initiating integration solutions on the Anypoint Platform: 8%Differentiate between functional and non-functional requirements for integration solutions.Select features of Anypoint Platform for designing and managing web and event-driven application programming interfaces (APIs).Select deployment options of the Anypoint Platform control plane and runtime plane.Designing for the runtime plane technology architecture: 15%Analyze the mode of operation of a Mule runtime cluster that differentiates it from other deployment options.Design integration solutions deployed to CloudHub to address specific requirements using CloudHub's network features.Choose Mule runtime domains and domain-shared configuration only for those requirements that clearly benefit from their capabilities.Design Mule applications making effective use of the implications of the Mule 4 class loader isolation of Mule modules.Describe the characteristics and implications of the Mule 4 reactive event processing model.Designing architecture using integration paradigms: 10%Create high-level integration architectures using API-led Connectivity.Create high-level integration architectures using web APIs and HTTP.Create high-level integration architectures using event-driven APIs and message brokers.Design Mule applications and integration solutions using common messaging patterns and technologies.Designing and developing Mule applications: 15%Select among available options for setting Mule application properties.Select and use fundamental features available to all Mule applications.Design Mule applications using core routers available to all Mule applications.Describe the fundamental features of the Salesforce Connector.Design Mule applications using common features of core connectors.Select and use the available sources of metadata in the Transform Message component.Design Mule applications and integration solutions using a Common/Canonical Data Model.Correctly apply methods for validating data in Mule applications.Designing automated tests for Mule applications: 5%Design unit test suites using MUnit and Studio's related features.Identify test requirements and scenarios that are best addressed using integration testing or performance testing.Designing integration solutions to meet persistence requirements: 10%Design Mule applications using Virtual Machine (VM) queues and the Anypoint VM Connector in all deployment options.Design Mule applications using Object Stores (OSs), the OS Connector, and OS services in all deployment options.Design Mule applications and integration solutions using stateful components that may be configured with an OS.Designing integration solutions to meet reliability requirements: 8%Select alternatives to traditional transactions (local or XA) where appropriate and beneficial.Recognize the purpose and characteristics of Until Successful scope, reconnection strategies, and redelivery policies.Differentiate between disaster recovery and high availability and the basic approaches to achieving either in all deployment options.Design Mule applications and integration solutions using local and XA transactions for all Mule connectors that support them.Designing integration solutions to meet performance requirements: 7%Design Mule applications and integration solutions to meet performance and capacity goals.Design Mule applications using available streaming features in Mule.Design Mule applications to process large sequences/streams of messages.Designing integration solutions to meet security requirements: 8%Design secure access to the Anypoint Platform control plane and APIs.Design secure edge access using Anypoint Security.Analyze and counteract potential security vulnerabilities of Mule applications.Recognize the audit logging capabilities of Anypoint Platform.Applying DevOps practices and operating integration solutions: 14%Create the high-level design of continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) pipelines for Mule applications using MuleSoft-provided Maven plugins.Identify the features and characteristics for automating interactions with Anypoint Platform.Design the logging configurations and options of Mule applications in all deployment options.Identify the features and characteristics of Anypoint Monitoring in all deployment options.

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