Weblogic Server Practice Exam

The WebLogic Server exam evaluates a candidate's proficiency in administering, configuring, and managing Oracle WebLogic Server, a leading application server used for deploying and managing enterprise Java applications. This exam covers various aspects of WebLogic Server administration, including installation, configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

Skills Required

• WebLogic Server Administration: Knowledge of WebLogic Server architecture, components, and administration tasks.
• Installation and Configuration: Ability to install and configure WebLogic Server instances, domains, and clusters.
• Deployment and Management of Applications: Skills in deploying, managing, and monitoring Java EE applications on WebLogic Server.
• Security Management: Understanding of WebLogic Server security features, including configuring SSL, authentication, and authorization.
• Performance Tuning and Monitoring: Proficiency in performance tuning, monitoring server health, and diagnosing performance issues.
• High Availability and Failover: Knowledge of configuring high availability features such as clustering, load balancing, and failover.
• Troubleshooting and Debugging: Ability to troubleshoot common issues, analyze logs, and debug applications running on WebLogic Server.

Who should take the exam?

• System Administrators: Professionals responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining WebLogic Server environments.
• Middleware Administrators: Individuals managing middleware infrastructure, including application servers like WebLogic Server.
• Java Developers: Developers interested in understanding the administration and deployment aspects of Java EE applications on WebLogic Server.
• IT Professionals: Those involved in deploying and managing enterprise applications and seeking to validate their WebLogic Server administration skills.
• Students: Those studying computer science or related fields and seeking to enhance their knowledge of enterprise application server administration.

Course Outline

The Weblogic Server exam covers the following topics :-

Module 1: Introduction to WebLogic Server

• Overview of Oracle WebLogic Server
• Features and Benefits
• Architecture and Components

Module 2: Installation and Configuration

• Pre-installation Requirements
• Installing WebLogic Server
• Creating Domains and Managed Servers
• Configuring Node Managers

Module 3: Domain Configuration and Administration

• Domain Configuration Basics
• Configuring Domain Resources (Data Sources, JMS, etc.)
• Administering Domains and Servers

Module 4: Deployment of Applications

• Deploying Java EE Applications
• Web Application Deployment
• Deployment Descriptors and Configuration

Module 5: Security Management

• Overview of WebLogic Server Security
• Configuring SSL Certificates
• Authentication and Authorization
• Securing Web Services

Module 6: Performance Tuning and Monitoring

• Performance Tuning Strategies
• Monitoring Server Health
• Analyzing JVM Performance
• Diagnosing Performance Issues

Module 7: High Availability and Failover

• Clustering Concepts and Configuration
• Load Balancing and Failover
• Session Persistence and Replication

Module 8: Troubleshooting and Debugging

• Understanding Log Files
• Common Troubleshooting Techniques
• Debugging Applications
• WebLogic Scripting Tool (WLST)

Module 9: Backup and Recovery

• Backup Strategies for WebLogic Server
• Recovery Procedures
• Disaster Recovery Planning

Module 10: Advanced Topics

• Integration with Other Oracle Products (Oracle HTTP Server, Oracle Coherence, etc.)
• WebLogic Server Virtualization
• Using WebLogic Server with Docker Containers

Module 11: Best Practices and Recommendations

• Best Practices for WebLogic Server Administration
• Performance Optimization Tips
• Security Best Practices

Module 12: Exam Preparation and Practice

• Reviewing Key Concepts and Skills
• Practice Questions and Mock Exams
• Tips for Exam Success