MDS in Oracle SOA Suite: Real-World Interview Prep (Scenario-Based Guide)
Oracle MDS (Metadata Services) questions into realistic admin/developer scenarios —with answers tailored to reflect actual usage and problem-solving. 🔍 Scenario 1: “Why is the shared XSD not updating across composites?” Interviewer Framing : You deployed an updated XSD file into MDS, but the composites that depend on it still use the old version. What’s going wrong? What They're Testing : Your understanding of versioning, MDS cache, and deployment lifecycle. Answer Strategy : MDS artifacts are cached both on the server and at design time. After updating MDS, the dependent composites must be redeployed or refreshed in JDeveloper. In some cases, the SOA server may need to be restarted or its cache cleared. 🧠 Extra Tip : Use ant scripts or WLST to automate MDS uploads and maintain consistency across environments. 🧰 Scenario 2: “Where exactly does MDS live?” Interviewer Reframe : Can you explain the two types of MDS repositories and when to use ...