Course Description

This course provides an overview of IBM WebSphere Application Server v7.0 and is intended for managers with teams working on different areas of WebSphere Application Server. This course clears the air on the application server's functionality and its different features. Having understood the key features of the product and its capabilities, participants will be better able to allocate resources in this area.

Topics

• Enterprise (Java EE) Applications
• WebSphere Application Server Architecture
• Basic Enterprise Application Management
• WebSphere Application Server Clustering

Target Student:

This course is designed for Managers, Project Leaders and other IT staff who are new to WebSphere Application Server v7.0. This course introduces the WebSphere Application Server v7.0 in a easy to understand manner and touches upon the key areas that are an important part of the product

Prerequisites:

The participant should have some understanding of web technology or internet applications.

Delivery Method:

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Performance-Based Objectives:

After completing this course, the participant should be able to:

• Understand the new features introduced with WebSphere Application Server v7.0
• Get an understanding of the various components in an Java EE application
• Describe the architecture of different WebSphere editions
• Understand the WebSphere administration model
• Describe the role and features of WebSphere Administration console
• Describe the benefits of a clustered WebSphere Application Server environment

Course Content

1. Java EE and WebSphere Overview
 
Objectives
Goals of Enterprise Applications
What is Java?
What is Java EE?
The Java EE Specifications
Role of Application Server
What is a Servlet?
Servlet Execution
What is a JSP?
JSP Code Sample
What is an EJB?
EJB Types
EJB Examples
Model-View-Controller Architecture
MVC An Example
WebSphere Platform
Base Edition
Other WAS Editions
IBM HTTP Server
Other Products
Java EE and WebSphere Overview Questions
Java EE and WebSphere Overview Answers
Reference

2. What's New in WebSphere Application Server 7.0 & Rational Application Developer 7.5

Objectives
Support for New Standards
Standards Matrix
Simplified EJB Programming
Annotations and POJOs
Session Bean Example Business Interface
Session Bean Example Bean Class
JPA Entities
Simplified Web Service Programming
JAX-WS Provider Example
JAX-WS Consumer Example
Portlet API 2.0 (JSR 286) Support
Development Tools
Centralized Installation
Mixed Version Management
Dynamic Provisioning
Business Level Applications
Flexible Management
Web Service Management
Jython Script Library
Property File Configuration
Fine-Grained Administrative Security
Multiple Security Domains
IBM Support Assistant
Summary  

3. Java EE Architecture and Services
 
Objectives
Java EE Components
Web Browser
Applet
Application Client
Java EE Vendor Specifications
Containers
Java EE Blueprint
Services
JDBC
Data Sources
Java Naming and Directory Interface
Java Message Service
JavaMail
Java EE Connector Architecture
Java Transaction API
Security
Lifecycle Management
WebSphere Architecture
Java EE Architecture & Services Questions
Java EE Architecture & Services Answers
Reference

4. Administration Console and Application Deployment 

Objectives
Single Server Admin Structure
Administration Clients
Logging In
Console Intro
Console Overview
Navigation Tree
Workspace Area
Help Area
Save Configuration
Save Conflicts
Common Configuration
Scope
Application Installation
Installation Steps
Finishing Up
Start Application
Applications on File System
Admin Console & Application Deployment Questions
Admin Console & Application Deployment Answers
Reference  

5. Network Deployment Architecture
 
Objectives
Workload Management (WLM) Basics
Role of Network Deployment Software
Similarities With Base Edition
Differences With Base Edition
Coexistence With Base Edition
Network Deployment Cell
Deployment Manager and Node Agents
Configuration File Synchronization
Synchronization Problems
Firewall Issues
WebSphere Profiles - Recap
Network Deployment Profiles
Profile Management Tool
manageprofiles command
Federating Nodes
Federating an Application Server Profile
Federating a Custom Profile
Adding Nodes
Prerequisites Before Adding Nodes
Steps Taken When Adding a Node
Removing Nodes
Admin Console Changes
Controlling Deployment Manager and Node Agents
Automatically Starting Servers
Network Deployment Architecture Questions
Network Deployment Architecture Answers
Reference

6. Web Server Management and Cluster Topology
 
Objectives
Web Server Management
Using IBM HTTP Server
IBM HTTP Server Architecture
Non-IHS Web Server
Managing Multiple Web Servers
Cluster
Vertical Scaling
Horizontal Scaling
"Mixed" Scaling
Heterogeneous Scaling
Creating a Cluster
Cluster Member Options
Managing Clusters
Mapping Applications to Clusters
Cluster Topology Screen
Topology
Factors Affecting Topology
Coexistence Scenarios
Common Topologies
All in One
Vertical Scaling
Server Separation
"Mixed" Scaling
Web Server Horizontal Scaling
Web Server Management & Cluster Topology Questions
Web Server Management & Cluster Topology Answers
Reference