IBM WebSphere Application Server System Administrator Professional Training Workshops

Course code: WA380
Skill level: Intermediate
Duration: 5 days
Delivery type: Classroom (Hands-on labs)

This 5-day instructor-led course teaches students the skills needed to install and administer IBM WebSphere Application Server V8. As the latest release of WebSphere Application Server, Version 8 offers users enhanced support for standards, emerging technology, and a choice of development frameworks.
In this course, students learn how to install, configure, and maintain IBM WebSphere Application Server V8 base and Network Deployment (ND), and to deploy enterprise Java applications in a single machine or clustered configuration. In addition, students learn how to work with features new to WebSphere Application Server V8, such as IBM Installation Manager, WebSphere Customization Toolbox, administrative console extensions, security enhancements, and the centralized installation manager. Optional units cover topics such as centralized installation, auditing, and customizing Information Center content.
Throughout the course, hands-on exercises and demonstrations reinforce lecture content. Students gain practical experience with WebSphere Application Server V8 by performing tasks such as installing and assembling applications, using properties file-based configuration, applying problem determination techniques, and working with fine-grained administrative security.

Audience

This course is designed for administrators who install, configure, and manage web-based applications on WebSphere Application Server. Web administrators, lead application developers, and application architects can also benefit from this course.

Prerequisites

You sould have:
An understanding of basic Internet concepts
Experience using a web browser
Administrative skills for a web server, such as IBM HTTP Server or Apache
Basic operational skills for the Windows XP Professional operating system

Skills taught

Relate WebSphere Application Server to the WebSphere family of products
Describe the features and standards in WebSphere Application Server V8
Describe the architectural concepts related to WebSphere Application Server
Install and configure WebSphere Application Server V8
Explain the basic concepts of Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) 6
Assemble and install server-side Java enterprise applications
Use WebSphere administrative tools to configure and manage enterprise applications
Use the wsadmin scripting library
Configure WebSphere Application Server security
Deploy applications in clustered environments
View performance information about server and application components
Use problem determination tools and log files to troubleshoot problems
Configure messaging with the service integration bus

Course introduction
WebSphere product family overview
WebSphere Application Server architecture – standalone
WebSphere Application Server architecture – federated
WebSphere Application Server installation
Web server installation
Exercise: Installing IBM Installation Manager
Exercise: Installing IBM HTTP Server
Exercise: Installing WebSphere Application Server
Exercise: WebSphere Information Center installation (optional)
WebSphere Application Server administrative console
Exercise: Exploring the administrative console
Java EE 6 overview for administrators
Introduction to the PlantsByWebSphere application
Application assembly
Application installation
Exercise: Assembling an application
Exercise: Installing an application
Monitored directory
Exercise: Monitored directory – Drag and drop deployment
Problem determination
Exercise: Problem determination
Introduction to wsadmin and scripting
Exercise: Using wsadmin
Federating a cell
Exercise: Creating a federated cell
Workload management
Exercise: Clustering and workload management
Introduction to WebSphere Messaging
Exercise: Configuring the service integration bus
Job Manager and Centralized Installation Manager
Demonstration: Using the Job Manager
WebSphere security
Exercise: Configuring WebSphere security
Exercise: Configuring application security
Exercise: Configuring SSL for WebSphere
Performance monitoring
Exercise: Using the performance monitoring tools
Course summary