Websphere Administration Practice Exam

The WebSphere Administration exam evaluates a candidate's proficiency in administering IBM WebSphere Application Server, an industry-leading platform for deploying and managing enterprise Java applications. This exam covers various aspects of WebSphere administration, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, security management, troubleshooting, and deployment of applications.

Skills Required

• WebSphere Application Server Administration: Knowledge of WebSphere architecture, components, and administrative tasks.
• Installation and Configuration: Ability to install and configure WebSphere Application Server instances, cells, and clusters.
• Application Deployment: Skills in deploying, managing, and monitoring Java EE applications on WebSphere Application Server.
• Security Management: Understanding of WebSphere security features, including SSL, authentication, authorization, and encryption.
• 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 WebSphere Application Server.

Who should take the exam?

• System Administrators: Professionals responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining WebSphere Application Server environments.
• Middleware Administrators: Individuals managing middleware infrastructure, including application servers like WebSphere Application Server.
• Java Developers: Developers looking to enhance their skills in administering WebSphere Application Server and managing application deployments.
• IT Professionals: Those involved in deploying and managing enterprise applications and seeking to validate their WebSphere administration skills.
• Students: Those studying computer science or related fields and seeking to enhance their knowledge of enterprise application server administration.

Course Outline

The Websphere Administration exam covers the following topics :-

Module 1: Introduction to WebSphere Application Server

• Overview of IBM WebSphere Application Server
• Features and Benefits
• Architecture and Components

Module 2: Installation and Configuration

• Pre-installation Requirements
• Installing WebSphere Application Server
• Creating Cells, Nodes, and Clusters
• Configuring Deployment Manager and Node Agents

Module 3: Application Deployment

• Deploying Java EE Applications
• Managing Application Deployment
• Configuring Application Resources
• Monitoring Application Performance

Module 4: Security Management

• Overview of WebSphere Security Architecture
• Configuring SSL and Digital Certificates
• User Authentication and Authorization
• Data Encryption and Decryption

Module 5: Performance Tuning and Monitoring

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

Module 6: High Availability and Failover

• Configuring High Availability Features
• Clustering Concepts and Configuration
• Load Balancing and Failover
• Session Persistence and Replication

Module 7: Troubleshooting and Debugging

• Understanding Log Files
• Common Troubleshooting Techniques
• Debugging Applications
• WebSphere Scripting Tool (wsadmin)

Module 8: Backup and Recovery

• Backup Strategies for WebSphere Application Server
• Recovery Procedures
• Disaster Recovery Planning
• Automating Backup and Recovery Tasks

Module 9: Deployment Automation

• Using Deployment Scripts and Tools
• Automating Deployment Processes
• Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD) Pipelines
• DevOps Practices in WebSphere Administration

Module 10: Advanced Topics

• Integration with Other IBM Products (e.g., IBM HTTP Server, IBM MQ)
• WebSphere Virtualization
• Using WebSphere with Docker Containers
• Cloud Integration with WebSphere Application Server

Module 11: Best Practices and Recommendations

• Best Practices for WebSphere Administration
• Security Best Practices
• Performance Optimization Tips
• Disaster Recovery Best Practices

Module 12: Exam Preparation and Practice

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