Course Description

This course teaches the fundamentals of WebSphere administration.  Although this course provides a basic introduction to WebSphere administration, those looking for a full understanding of WebSphere clustering should take our "full" WebSphere administration class (WebSphere Application Server 7.0 Administration on Windows Training).  This shorter class is most appropriate for those that might need just an introduction to WebSphere administration like support staff and application developers that are likely not directly involved with managing clustered WebSphere environments.

Topics
At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Enterprise (Java EE) Applications
• Installing and Configuring WebSphere Application Server
• Installing Enterprise Applications
• IBM HTTP Server Installation and Configuration
• WebSphere Application Server Architecture
• Application Tracing and Troubleshooting
• Data Source Configuration and Management
• Security Management
• Java Messaging Service (JMS) Management
• Scripting of Administrative Activities

Target Student:

This course is designed for application developers and WebSphere support staff that only need a brief introduction to WebSphere administration.  This course is not intended for those that will be managing a clustered WebSphere environment.

Prerequisites:

The student should have a good understanding of Web technology, Java, and operational skills for Windows. Administration skills for a web server like Apache or IBM HTTP Server would also be beneficial although not required.

Delivery Method:

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

Performance-Based Objectives:

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

• Install and configure WebSphere Application Server
• Install, configure and manage enterprise applications
• Configure web server integration
• Assemble enterprise modules into applications
• Use various troubleshooting tools and techniques to diagnose problems
• Configure database connections
• Configure runtime security
• Install and configure messaging applications
• Perform basic administrative tasks using scripting

Course Content

Chapter 1. Java EE and WebSphere Overview

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 Application Server Platform
"Base" Edition
Other WAS Editions
IBM HTTP Server
Other Products
Java EE and WebSphere Overview Questions
Java EE and WebSphere Overview Answers
Reference

Chapter 2. Application Server Installation
 
General System Requirements
Pre-Install Tasks
WebSphere Profiles
Creating Profiles
Benefits of Profiles
WebSphere Installation Types
GUI Install - Launchpad
Checking for Prerequisites
Multiple Installations In a Single Machine
Installing Sample Applications
Product File Installation
Profile Creation
Specifying Security
Installation Summary
Installation Results
First Steps
Silent Install
Installation Factory
Product Files Directories
Profile Directories
Cell/Node/Server
Config Directory
Important Configuration Files
Starting and Stopping the Server
Application Server Installation Questions
Application Server Installation Answers
Reference
Lab Summary
Common Lab Errors

Chapter 3. Administration Console and Application Deployment
 
Single Server Admin Structure
Administration Clients
Logging In
Console Overview
Navigation Tree
Workspace Area
Configuration and Runtime
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
Lab Summary
Common Lab Errors

Chapter 4. Web Server and Web Server Plug-in
 
Using a Web Server
Web Server Plug-in Architecture
Web Server Integration
IBM HTTP Server Installation
IBM HTTP Server Services
Plug-in Installation Scenarios
Web Server Plug-in Installation
Web Server Plug-in Installation Separate Install
Web Servers in WebSphere
Defining Web Servers
Mapping Applications to Web Servers
Plug-in Configuration
Virtual Host
Virtual Hosts in WebSphere
Creating a Virtual Host in WebSphere
Relation to Enterprise Applications
Plug-in Syntax
Web Server & Web Server Plug-in Questions
Web Server & Web Server Plug-in Answers
Reference
Lab Summary
Common Lab Errors

Chapter 5. Troubleshooting

Problem Determination
Error Reporting
Browser to Web Server Connection Problem
HTTP Request Problems
HTTP Request Solutions
Tools for Resolving WebSphere Problems
Admin Console Messages
Configuration Problems
Runtime Messages
Message Details
Important Log Files
Configuring JVM Log Files
Viewing JVM Logs
Log Format
Event Types in JVM Log
Event Types in JVM Type
Setting the Log Levels
Level Specification String
Tracing
Configuring Tracing
Reading Java Exceptions
Common Exceptions
Server Does Not Start
dumpNameSpace Tool
Remote Debugging
Thread Dump
IBM Tools
Troubleshooting Questions
Troubleshooting Answers
Reference
Lab Summary
Common Lab Errors

Chapter 6. IBM Support Assistant
 
Source of Errors
Support Tools
IBM Support Assistant
ISA Workbench
Customizing the Workbench
ISA Preferences
Search for Information
Case Management
Collecting Information
Guided Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Tools
Manage Service Requests
Summary
Lab Summary
Common Lab Errors

Chapter 7. Java EE Overview for Administrators
 
Java EE Components
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
Application Server Architecture
Java EE Application Structure
EAR File
What are Modules?
Java EE Deployment Descriptors
Web Module
EJB Module
Client Module
IBM Extensions
Assembly Tools
RAD Workspace and Projects
General Application Structure

Chapter 8. JDBC and Data Sources
 
What is JDBC?
JDBC Driver
Typical JDBC Use
Problems to Address
JDBC Data Sources
Data Source Architecture
Typical Use of Data Source
Configuring JDBC in WebSphere
Creating JDBC Provider
Using WebSphere Variables
Creating Data Source
Connection Pools
Data Source Resource Reference
JPA and Data Source
JPA Administration
JPA Resource Reference
Logging JPA SQL Statements
Data Source Configuration Errors
JDBC & Data Sources Questions
JDBC & Data Sources Answers
Reference
Lab Summary
Common Lab Errors

Chapter 9. JMS Overview and WebSphere MQ Configuration
 
Messaging Introduction
Messaging Example
Messaging Components
Messaging Types
JMS (Java Messaging Service)
Message Driven Beans (MDB)
MDB as Message Consumer
JMS Resources
Messaging in WebSphere
Default Messaging
WebSphere MQ
Which To Use?
WebSphere MQ JMS Configuration
WebSphere MQ JMS Provider
Connection Factory
Destination
Activation Specification
Binding MDB to Activation Specification
Relationship Between Messaging Components
JMS Messaging Configuration Questions
JMS Messaging Configuration Answers
Lab Summary
Common Lab Errors

Chapter 10. WebSphere Security
 
Security Overview
Architecture Components
Security Components
Digital Certificates
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
SSL in WebSphere
WebSphere SSL Configuration
Java Security
JAAS
Java EE Security
Authentication and Authorization
Challenge Mechanism
Configure Challenge Mechanism
User Registry
Federated Repositories
Security Configuration
User Registry Configuration
Authentication Mechanism Configuration
LTPA and Single Sign On Mechanism
Configuring LTPA
Admin Console Roles
Fine Grained Administration Security
Stopping Secure Servers
WebSphere Security Questions
WebSphere Security Answers
Reference
Lab Summary
Common Lab Errors

Chapter 11. Java EE Security

Authorization
Java EE Roles
Sample Role Mapping
Mapping Roles to Users/Groups
Look Up Users/Groups
Special Roles
Defining Roles
Resource Protection in Web Module
Resource Protection in EJB Module
Unprotected Methods
"Unchecked" Method Permissions
Run-As Delegation
Java EE Security Questions
Java EE Security Answers
Lab Summary
Common Lab Errors

Chapter 12. Command Line Administration

Command Line Tools
Common Binary Commands
wsadmin
wsadmin Options
Benefits of wsadmin
Properties
Security
Scripting Languages
JMX in WebSphere
Default Scripting Objects
Getting Help
AdminConfig
Object ID
Saving Configuration
AdminControl
Object Names
AdminApp
AdminTask
AdminTask exportWasprofile
Common Scripting Patterns
Profiles
Things to Remember
Command Line Administration Questions
Command Line Administration Answers
Reference
Lab Summary
Common Lab Errors

Chapter 13. Web Service Administration

What is a Web Service?
SOAP Overview
WSDL Overview
WSDL Syntax Overview
Service Endpoint Definition
Web Service Administration Tasks
Configure Endpoint URL in Provider Side
Publishing WSDL File
Configure Endpoint URL in Consumer Side
Working with Policy Sets
Stopping a Service Listener
Chapter Questions
Chapter Answers
Lab Summary
Common Lab Errors

Chapter 14. Network Deployment Architecture

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
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

Chapter 15. What's New in WebSphere Application Server v7 for Administrators
 
Java EE 5 Support
Web Service Policy Sets
Intelligent Provisioning
Security Domains
Business Level Applications
Administrative Agent
Job Manager
Summary