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Course description: IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Administration on Linux (Self-paced) - Updated

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Course code ZA561 Skill level Basic
Duration 4.0 days Delivery type Self-paced Virtual Class
Course type Public only    
Public price USD $2,000.00 plus tax  

Once the id and password are provided, the course must be completed in 60 days.

NOTE: THIS IS A SELF-PACED VIRTUAL CLASSROOM OFFERING. THE AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETE THE COURSE IS 40 HOURS.

This four-day 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 also the additional skills needed 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.

COURSE MATERIALS

Self-paced virtual classes include:

  • Real hands-on labs!
  • Live instructor chats!
  • Your pace at your place!

View a demonstration of the e-learning environment at: http://www.cgselearning.com/marketing/VWIC/

This course is delivered through the Information Technology (IT) industry's first and only IBM Virtual WebSphere Innovation Center (VWIC). Created by Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS) - a leader in online learning and technical training - the VWIC is an easily accessible knowledge portal that enables WebSphere developers to identify, understand, and implement WebSphere technologies quickly and cost-effectively. The VWIC is a state-of-the-art knowledge portal that provides remote, online technical training for WebSphere products and services. To meet your needs at various skill levels, the VWIC combines self-paced e-learning courses with hands-on e-labs and live online mentoring.

Once in a VWIC online classroom, you can:

  • Work independently on a course module
  • Chat with online e-tutors
  • Review test or assignment results
  • E-mail your e-tutors

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Special note

IBM Education Advantage Program Eligibility:

  • Yes - IBM Education Pack - online account

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Audience

This course is designed for system administrators, information technology (IT) architects, and lead application developers.

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Prerequisites

Before taking this course, students 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 Linux operating system

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Skills taught

  • 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

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Course outline

  • Introduction to scripting and automation
  • WebSphere Application Server architecture - standalone
  • WebSphere Application Server architecture - federated
  • WebSphere Application Server installation
  • Exercise: WebSphere Application Server installation
  • Exercise: IBM HTTP Server installation
  • Exercise: WebSphere Information Center installation (optional)
  • WebSphere Application Server administrative console
  • Exercise: Exploring WebSphere Application Server through the administrative console
  • J2EE overview
  • Application assembly
  • Introduction to the Trade family of applications
  • Exercise: Using AST to assemble the Trade application
  • Application installation
  • Exercise: Installing Trade and QuoteWS applications
  • Problem determination
  • Exercise: Problem determination
  • Command line scripting with wsadmin and AST
  • Exercise: Experimenting with wsadmin and AST
  • Federating a cell
  • Exercise: Federating a cell
  • Workload management
  • Exercise: Clustering
  • Introduction to WebSphere Platform Messaging
  • Exercise: Installing the Trade Processor application and setting up Service Integration Bus
  • Security
  • Exercise: WebSphere Application Server security
  • Exercise: Enabling application security (J2EE security)
  • Integrated Performance Viewer (optional)
  • Exercise: Integrated Performance Viewer (optional)

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