IBM WebSphere Application Server v7

Training Description: IBM WebSphere Application Server v7

Course Summary: The IBM WebSphere Application Server v7 training is designed to equip IT professionals with the necessary skills to deploy, configure, and manage applications on IBM WebSphere, a widely used Java EE application server platform. WebSphere v7 enables the deployment and execution of web applications and enterprise services at scale, ensuring high availability and optimal performance.

Throughout this training, participants will learn how to install and configure IBM WebSphere Application Server v7, understand its architecture, and troubleshoot common issues encountered during server administration. This program is ideal for system administrators, Java EE developers, and professionals in technical support and infrastructure roles.

Training Objectives:

• Understand the architecture and key components of IBM WebSphere Application Server v7.
• Learn how to install and configure WebSphere Application Server in production environments.
• Manage Java EE applications, deployment, server administration, and security.
• Handle database connections, resource configuration, and integration with enterprise systems.
• Identify and resolve performance and integration issues with WebSphere.
• Configure high availability and fault-tolerant environments to ensure continuous application execution.

Training Program:

Introduction to IBM WebSphere Application Server v7

• Overview of IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) and its key features.
• WebSphere Application Server v7 architecture.
• Overview of server components and services.
• Differences between WebSphere v7 and earlier versions.

Installation and Configuration of WebSphere Application Server v7

• Hardware and software prerequisites for installation.
• Installation and initial configuration of WebSphere Application Server v7.
• Application server configuration (basic settings, ports, etc.).
• Installation and management of administration tools (WebSphere Admin Console and wsadmin).
• Configuring WebSphere for Java EE application deployment.

Managing Java EE Applications

• Application deployment process in WebSphere Application Server.
• Configuring application resources (datasources, JMS, etc.).
• Deploying EAR, WAR, and JAR files in WebSphere.
• Managing applications and modules via the Admin Console.

Security in WebSphere Application Server

• Security concepts in WebSphere.
• User and role management.
• Configuring application security (authentication, authorization, SSL).
• Implementing security for connections and databases.

Performance and Resource Management

• Optimizing application performance in WebSphere.
• Managing memory and system resources.
• Monitoring performance and WebSphere logs.
• Configuring thread management and connection pools.
• Analyzing and resolving performance issues.

High Availability and Fault Tolerance Environments

• Introduction to high availability and load balancing.
• Configuring clusters in WebSphere Application Server v7.
• Implementing fault tolerance and disaster recovery.
• Clustering WebSphere servers for better availability.

Web Services Management and Integration

• Deploying and managing web services with WebSphere.
• Integrating WebSphere with external services (JMS, databases, other applications).
• Using WebSphere for SOA architecture integration.
• Configuring database and messaging connectors.

WebSphere Application Server Administration and Maintenance

• Daily administration of WebSphere (start, stop, configuration).
• Backup and restoration of configuration and applications.
• Monitoring and log management for troubleshooting.
• Updating WebSphere Application Server (patches, fixes).

Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution

• Resolving common configuration, performance, and deployment issues.
• Identifying and resolving errors via the Admin Console and logs.
• Using diagnostic tools to address server problems.
• Best practices for managing errors and exceptions in applications.

Best Practices and Optimization Tips

• Strategies to improve security, performance, and resource management.
• Best practices for managing multiple instances and updating WebSphere.
• Tips for secure and scalable application deployment on WebSphere.
• Configuration management and automation of administration tasks with wsadmin.

Training Duration: The training spans 5 to 6 days, featuring interactive sessions and hands-on workshops.

Prerequisites: Participants should have a solid understanding of basic application server administration concepts and Java application fundamentals. Prior experience with Java EE technologies is an advantage.

Target Audience:

• System and application server administrators.
• Java EE developers looking to understand application deployment and management on WebSphere.
• Application architects and infrastructure professionals.
• Anyone involved in deploying and managing enterprise applications on WebSphere.

Certification: At the end of the training, participants will receive a certificate of completion, validating their expertise in managing and administering IBM WebSphere Application Server v7.

Join this training to master IBM WebSphere Application Server v7 and efficiently manage your enterprise applications on this powerful and reliable platform.