WebSphere Application Server Transitioning to Version 6 for Administrators UK Classes & Lessons (IBM WebSphere)

Also known as: WF6160GBGB

About this class

Learn about the new administration features in WebSphere Application Server (WAS) V6 Network Deployment edition. This course assumes WebSphere Application Server V5.x administration knowledge and shows how to transition your skills so you can perform equivalent administration tasks for WAS V6.0.

Who will the lesson benefit?

Experienced WebSphere Application Server V5.x Administrators who will install, configure, and manage web-based applications on WebSphere Application Server V6.

Those who are new to WebSphere Application Server should attend course WF3860GB (for WebSphere V6.0)

What delegates will learn

Relate WebSphere Application Server (WAS) to the WebSphere family of products
Describe the architectural upgrades and additions related to WAS V6
Install and configure WAS and IBM HTTP Server (IHS)
Explain the basic differences between of the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition 1.3 and 1.4
Assemble and install server-side Java enterprise applications using Application Server Toolkit (AST) and WebSphere Rapid Deployment (WRD)
Use WAS administrative tools to configure and manage enterprise applications
Explain WebSphere Platform Messaging (WPM)
Configure and deploy Enterprise applications
View performance information about server and application components
Use problem determination tools and log files to troubleshoot problems

What prerequisites are required

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
Administrative skills and knowledge of installing and configuring WebSphere Application Server V5.x

Contents of this class

WebSphere Product Family
WebSphere Application Server Architecture
WebSphere Application Server V6 Installation
WebSphere Application Server Administrative Console
Changes in J2EE V1.4 Platform
WebSphere Rapid Deployment (WRD) and Fine Grain Application Updates
Application Assembly Using Application Server Toolkit (AST)
Command Line Scripting with wsadmin and Jython
Introduction to WebSphere Platform Messaging (WPM)
WebSphere Platform Messaging JMS and SIBus Resource Management
Security Overview
Integrated Performance Viewer
Problem Determination
Migration

Practical Work

This course utilises Windows 2000 to perform hands-on exercises.The skills and concepts learned, however, apply to other operating systems including Linux, AIX and Solaris.