Understanding WebSphere

Objectives
On successful completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• discuss the architecture and possibilities of Enterprise Java (J2EE)
• describe the pros/cons of different solutions for typical business problems
• list the most recent J2EE APIs
• understand the integration of Java with existing enterprise systems
• list the products and tools in the J2EE domain
• describe the set-up of this environment: web, web applications, web servers , etc.
• explain the role of Java and the importance of an architecture combined with application components
• describe the role of WebSphere Application Server
• discuss the relationship of WAS to z/OS.

Who Should Attend
Application programmers and administrators who are going to use web applications in an enterprise environment, based on a WebSphere platform.
Prerequisites
Some familiarity with Internet concepts and Java would be an advantage, but is not mandatory. for day two, an understanding of the z/OS environment is required.
Duration
2 days

Course Code
WEBC
Contents
The J2EE architecture and platform
Components and containers; J2EE middleware and services.


J2EE libraries
Servlets: JavaServer Pages (JSP), JavaServer Faces (JSF); Java Mail: Java Messaging Service (JMS); Java Transaction Service (JTS): Java Transaction API (JTA); Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI); Java Data Base Connectivity (JDBC); Java Management Extensions (JMX).


Enterprise Java Beans
EJB framework; EJB types (Entity, Session, Message); EJB container and server.


Enterprise Application Integration (EAI)
Java Connector Architecture (JCA); Transaction management and security; Web Services.


J2EE business patterns



J2EE development, deployment and execution
Development tools; application servers.


Web Enabling
Basic concepts; Java, the solution; the need for a Java architecture


Evolution to e-busines
WebSphere Application Server context.


WebSphere Application Server administrative set-up
WAS Administrative model as in 5; WAS as the company hub.


WebSphere Application Server on z/OS
WAS implementation on z/OS: infrastructure; An efficient WAS environment on z/OS.


WAS as USS application: what is USS?