WebSphere Application Server V5-V6 Update

AUDIENCE: This course is for WebSphere administrators who already have a working knowledge of WebSphere Application Server V5 and need to transition to V6.
PREREQUISITES: Students should be familiar with WebSphere Application Server V5 administration. This knowledge could have been obtained through attending WebSphere Application Server V5 administration classes or through work experience.
DURATION: 3 days. Hands on.
OBJECTIVES: After completing this course, you should be able to:
· 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.
COURSE CONTENT:
Day 1
WebSphere Product Family
WebSphere Application Server Architecture
WebSphere Application Server Installation
· Install WebSphere Application Server V6
· Working with WebSphere profiles
· IBM HTTP Server and plug-in installation
WebSphere Application Server Administrative Console
· Explore the WebSphere Administrative Console

Day 2
Changes in J2EE V1.4 Platform
WebSphere Rapid Deployment (WRD) and Fine Grain Application Updates
· Install Test application using WRD
· Application Assembly using Application Server Toolkit (AST)
Introduction to the Trade family of applications
· Assembling the Test application using AST
· Install Test application using WRD Command line scripting with wsadmin and Jython
· Experimenting with wsadmin and Jython
· Install Test Application application with wsadmin

Day 3
Introduction to WebSphere Platform Messaging (WPM)
· Install the TestListener application
Security Overview
Integrated Performance Viewer
· Using the Integrated Performance Viewer
Problem Determination
· Troubleshooting
Migration