Overview
| Course code | ZA361 | 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 | ||
WebSphere/SOA/XML Certification
Train and Certify Promotion
Within six (6) months of completing this course or when the certification test expires, whichever comes first, you will be able to take the aligning certification test free of charge. The test is valued at $200 USD in developed countries and $100 in the emerging market countries. For complete promotion details, click here.
For test retirement information, please refer to http://www.ibm.com/certify/certs/index.shtml. From the Software column, select the desired brand/technology, and refer to the retirement information on top of the next Web page.
NOTE: THIS IS AN ONLINE SELF-PACED COURSE. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THIS COURSE.
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.
THIS IS A SELF-PACED VIRTUAL CLASS. ONCE YOU REGISTER, YOU HAVE 60 DAYS TO COMPLETE THE COURSE.
Online Enrollment:
Before you enroll, review the machine requirements listed below to ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements for this course.
Within 48 hours after you submit the online form, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing your online link, your ID and password, and additional instructions for starting the course.
Start the course at any time. Once you start the course, you have 60 days to complete it. You are billed for the course when you submit the enrollment form.
ONCE YOU ARE ENROLLED IN THIS COURSE, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CANCEL YOUR ENROLLMENT.
Machine requirements:
After you enroll in this course, you will be directed to a link to help you prepare your system to access the course. The minimum requirements are as follows.
Minimum workstation hardware requirements:
- 500 MHz Pentium
- 512 MB RAM
- Microsoft-compatible mouse
- SVGA graphics capability
- 16-bit sound
Minimum workstation software requirements:
- Windows XP/2003
- Internet Explorer browser Version 6.0 or later, Netscape Navigator browser Version 7.0 or later, Mozilla browser Version 1.1 or later, or FireFox 1.0.7 browser
- 128-bit encryption
Minimum requirements for courses with online labs or virtual classroom functions:
- Internet access at a minimum of 30 kbps of dedicated bandwidth
- A direct Internet connection that allows communication on port 443 or 1494 (depending on your class)
- Proxy rules that permit Citrix ICA Client access using ICA/SSL packets
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Audience
This course is designed for system administrators, information technology (IT) architects, and lead application developers.
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 Windows 2000 operating system
Skills taught
After completing this course, students 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
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)
