WebSphere Application Server & IBM HTTP Server: Comprehensive Training Course

Unix Commands

• Topic 01: Understanding of Linux & Unix Commands

WebSphere Application Server Architecture

• Topic 02: WebSphere Application Server Architecture

Licensing and Versions

• Topic 03: Different Licenses in WebSphere Application Server

• Topic 04: WebSphere Application Server Versions

Installation and Configuration

• Topic 05: WebSphere Application Server V8.5 Installation in Different Ways

  • GUI Installation

  • Silent Installation

  • Command Line Installation

  • Console Installation

• Topic 06: IBM Installation Manager Installation in Different Ways

Profiles and Administrative Clients

• Topic 07: Profiles in WebSphere Application Server ND V8.5

• Topic 08: Administrative Clients (Admin Console, wsadmin.sh)

• Topic 09: Create and Delete Profiles

• Topic 11: AppServer, Custom, Dmgr, Cell, Admin Agent, Job Manager, Secure Proxy, Liberty Profiles

Node Federation and Synchronization

• Topic 12: Node Federation and Unfederation

• Topic 13: Synchronization

Backup, Restore, and Cluster Setup

• Topic 14: Backup and Restore Profiles in Different Ways

• Topic 15: Cluster Setup in WebSphere Application Server

• Topic 16: Different Types of Clusters

  • Vertical Clusters

  • Horizontal Clusters

Application Deployment and Architecture

• Topic 17: Application Deployment

• Topic 18: Enterprise Application Architecture

Logging and Monitoring

• Topic 19: Log Files in WebSphere Application Server

• Topic 20: HPEL Logging

• Topic 21: Administrative Roles

• Topic 22: Monitoring Policy

IBM HTTP Server and Plugin Integration

• Topic 23: IBM HTTP Server Installation, Plugin, and WebSphere Customization Toolbox Installation

  • Overview of IBM HTTP Server

  • Differences between Apache HTTP Server and IBM HTTP Server

  • Role of IHS in Enterprise Architecture

  • Key Features and Capabilities

  • Installation Requirements (Prerequisites for IHS)

• Topic 24: IBM HTTP Server (IHS) Configuration

  • Step-by-step installation of IHS on Windows/Linux

  • Basic Configuration:

    • httpd.conf

    • Server name, port, and document root configuration

  • Configuring Log Files (access.log, error.log)

  • Understanding HTTP Server Architecture

    • IHS Directory Structure

    • Key Configuration Files: httpd.conf, plugin-cfg.xml

    • Modules and Extensions (mod_deflate, mod_ssl, etc.)

• Topic 25: SSL/TLS Configuration in IBM HTTP Server

  • Importance of Secure Communication

  • Generating and Configuring SSL Certificates

  • Configuring Virtual Hosts for SSL

  • Troubleshooting Common SSL Errors

• Topic 26: Integrating WebSphere Plugin with IBM HTTP Server

  • Overview of the IHS and WebSphere Plugin

  • Generating and Configuring the plugin-cfg.xml file

  • Testing Connectivity between IHS and WebSphere

  • Load Balancing and Session Management using the Plugin

• Topic 27: Log Files in IBM HTTP Server

• Topic 28: Performance Tuning

  • Optimizing httpd.conf for Performance

  • Enabling Compression (mod_deflate)

  • Configuring KeepAlive and MaxClients Parameters

  • Monitoring Performance Using Logs

• Topic 29: Security and Hardening for IHS

  • Disabling Unnecessary Modules

  • Restricting Access Using Allow and Deny Directives

  • Configuring IP Whitelisting and Blacklisting

  • Implementing Authentication Mechanisms

• Topic 30: Troubleshooting IHS

  • Common Errors and Their Resolutions

  • Debugging Logs (error.log, access.log)

  • Tools for Monitoring and Debugging

  • Resolving Plugin Connectivity Issues

• Topic 31: Hands-On Lab Exercises

  • Install and Configure IBM HTTP Server on Linux/Windows

  • Set Up SSL for IHS with a Self-Signed Certificate

  • Integrate IHS with WebSphere Application Server

  • Load Balancing Configuration with WebSphere Plugin

  • Troubleshooting Simulated IHS Issues

• Topic 32: Interview Preparation for IBM HTTP Server

  • Common Interview Questions on IHS

    • What is the Difference between IHS and Apache HTTP Server?

    • How Do You Configure SSL in IHS?

    • What is the Role of the plugin-cfg.xml File?

  • Real-World Scenarios for Troubleshooting and Resolving Issues

Session Management

• Topic 33: Session Management

• Topic 34: Session Affinity

• Topic 35: Session Persistence (Memory to Memory, Database)

• Topic 36: Session Tracking

• Topic 37: Session Management Scopes

Database Configuration and User Registries

• Topic 38: JDBC Providers, Data Source, and J2C Authentication Alias to Configure Database from WebSphere Application Server

• Topic 39: User Registries in WebSphere Application Server

• Topic 40: Standalone LDAP with Tivoli Directory Server

• Topic 41: Federated LDAP with Tivoli Directory Server

Security and SSL Configuration

• Topic 42: Security Domains

• Topic 43: Secure Socket Layer (SSL) in WebSphere Application Server and IBM HTTP Server

Performance Monitoring and Fixpack Upgrades

• Topic 44: Performance Monitoring Infrastructure

• Topic 45: Monitoring WebSphere Environment

• Topic 46: Fixpack Upgrade

• Topic 47: Refresh Pack Upgrade

• Topic 48: iFix Upgrade

• Topic 49: Monitoring in WebSphere

Dynamic Operations and Clustering

• Topic 50: WebSphere Dynamic Operations

• Topic 51: Dynamic Clusters

• Topic 52: ODR (On-Demand Router)

Application Edition and Health Policies

• Topic 53: Application Edition Management

• Topic 54: Health Policies

• Topic 55: Service Policies

Troubleshooting and Incident Management

• Topic 56: Thread Dump, Heap Dump, and Core Dump

• Topic 57: Incident Management, Change Management, and Problem Management

Environment Types

• Topic 58: Different Types of Environments

  • DR (Disaster Recovery)

  • Pre-Prod (Pre-Production)

  • Prod (Production)

  • Dev (Development)

  • Test

Duration:

• Theory: 15 hours

• Lab Exercises: 30 hours

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of Linux and Windows systems

• Understanding of web servers and HTTP protocols

Outcome:

By the end of this module, students will:

1. 1. Understand the architecture and configuration of IBM HTTP Server (IHS) and WebSphere Application Server.

   2. Be able to integrate IBM HTTP Server with enterprise-grade applications like WebSphere.

   3. Develop troubleshooting skills for both IHS and WebSphere environments.

   4. Be prepared for job interviews in Middleware, DevOps, or System Administration roles involving IHS and WebSphere.

• Real-Time Environment

• Tickets Troubleshooting

• Interview FAQ’s

• Mock Interview