Course Outline
Cluster Setup and Load Balancing
- Understanding cluster architecture and communication flows
- Building and expanding cluster capacity
- Implementing HTTP and application-level load balancing
Failover and High Availability
- Defining session replication and failover rules
- Strategies for cluster-aware application deployment
- Developing disaster recovery and backup plans
Performance Optimization
- JVM tuning and garbage collection management
- Adjusting thread and connection pools
- Utilizing WLDF and JMX for monitoring
JMS Setup and Oversight
- Initializing JMS servers and modules
- Configuring connection factories and destinations
- Monitoring and resolving JMS issues
Sophisticated Deployment Tactics
- Managing staging modes: stage, nostage, and external_stage
- Executing parallel and partial deployments
- Using deployment plans for configuration overrides
Security Improvements
- Integrating Single Sign-On (SSO) and SAML
- Enhancing auditing and identity federation
- Securing access via SSL and keystores
Wrap-up and Future Directions
Requirements
- Successful completion of WebLogic Server 14c Administration I or comparable practical experience
- Comprehensive grasp of Java EE application architecture
- Proficiency with command-line interfaces and scripting tools
Target Audience
- Senior administrators specializing in WebLogic
- Enterprise middleware specialists and DevOps engineers
- Application operations teams responsible for clustered systems
Testimonials (1)
What stood out for me in particular: Intensive pace – yet never overwhelming or chaotic. Strong, practical content – full of depth, relevance, and clarity. Engagement & communication – open, responsive, and truly attentive to participants. Professionalism without stiffness – expert-level delivery, but with warmth and ease. No pettiness, just substance – focused on what really matters. Sense of taste and balance – great judgment in choosing what's worth emphasizing. Top-notch presentation & preparation – smooth structure, great visuals, precise language. Genuine responsiveness to participants' requests – rare and deeply appreciated.
