IBM WebSphere Training Course

Introduction

• History of IBM WebSphere for government
• Key features and benefits for government operations
• WebSphere editions tailored for government use

Overview of the WAS Architecture

• Core components of WebSphere Application Server (WAS) for government
• JVMs and application servers in a government context
• WebSphere messaging solutions for secure government communications
• Clustering and workload management strategies for government IT environments

Navigating the WAS Administrative Console

• Introduction to the administrative console for government administrators
• Understanding configuration panels in a government setting
• Monitoring and performance management tools for enhanced government operations
• Scripting interface for automating tasks in government IT systems

Installing IBM Installation Manager and WAS

• Pre-installation requirements for government deployments
• Downloading and installing IBM Installation Manager for government use
• Installing WebSphere Application Server for government agencies
• Post-installation configuration to meet government standards

Understanding and Managing Different WAS Profiles

• Profile concepts and types for government applications
• Creating and managing profiles in a government environment
• Using the Profile Management Tool (PMT) for government IT teams
• Federating profiles into a cell for optimized government operations

Managing Users, Roles, and Groups

• Security realms and user registries in government systems
• Creating and managing users for government applications
• Role-based access control (RBAC) for secure government data management
• Group management to enhance collaboration and security in government IT

Securing the WebSphere Application Server

• Understanding security domains for government compliance
• SSL configuration to ensure secure communications for government
• Authentication and authorization methods for government applications
• WebSphere security auditing for enhanced governance and accountability

Deploying Applications

• Application deployment process for government projects
• Deploying enterprise applications (EAR, WAR, JAR) in a government context
• Configuring application resources to meet government requirements
• Managing application versions and updates for continuous improvement in government IT

Troubleshooting

• Common issues and solutions for government WebSphere administrators
• Using log files for troubleshooting in government IT environments
• Diagnostic tools and techniques for efficient problem resolution for government
• Performance tuning tips to optimize government application performance

Summary and Next Steps