DURATION
4 days
This course describes how to install and perform system administration for IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Network Deployment. It covers the necessary skills for a standalone base WebSphere Application Server system, and the additional skills to manage and configure a Network Deployment cell. This course does not cover programming Java servlets, JSPs, or EJBs; these skills can be obtained by attending the appropriate IBM Rational Application Developer courses.
Audience
This course is designed for administrators who install, configure, and manage Web-based applications on WebSphere Application Server V6.1. It is also appropriate for webmasters and application architects.
Skills taught
After completing this course, you should be able to:
Explain how WebSphere Application Server relates to the WebSphere family of products
Describe the architectural concepts related to WebSphere Application Server V6.1
Install and configure WebSphere Application Server and IBM HTTP Server (IHS)
Explain the basic concepts of the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE)
Assemble and install server-side Java enterprise applications
Use WebSphere Application Server administrative tools to configure and manage enterprise applications
Configure security for server-side application resources
Deploy applications in clustered environments
View performance information about server and application components
Use problem determination tools and log files to troubleshoot problems
Prerequisites
Before taking this course, you should have:
An understanding of basic Internet concepts
Experience using a Web browser
Administration skills for a Web server, such as IBM HTTP Server or Apache
Basic operational skills for the Windows 2000 operating system
Course outline
Course introduction
WebSphere product family overview
Architectural overview: Standalone
Architectural overview: Federated
WebSphere Application Server V6.1 installation
Exercise: WebSphere Application Server installation
Exercise: IBM HTTP Server installation
Exercise: WebSphere Information Center installation
Administrative console
Exercise: Explore WebSphere Application Server through the administrative console
J2EE overview
Application assembly using AST
Introduction to the Trade family of applications
Exercise: Using AST to assemble the Trade application
Application installation
Exercise: Installing Trade application
Problem determination
Exercise: Problem determination
wsadmin
Exercise: Experimenting with wsadmin
Profiles and federating cells
Exercise: Federating a cell
Workload management
Exercise: Clustering
Introduction to WebSphere Platform Messaging (WPM)
Exercise: Install Trade processor application
WebSphere security
Exercise: Configuring SSL
Exercise: Enabling WebSphere and J2EE Security
Integrated Performance Viewer
Exercise: Integrated Performance Viewer
Course summary
Machine requirements
Pentium with 1 GHz; 2 GB memory; 12 GB disk space; CDROM, network adapter
This is a version-specific reference outline. Confirm the current syllabus and delivery arrangements with EIEIO.