Course Outline
Cluster Setup and Load Balancing
- Cluster architecture and inter-node communication
- Building and expanding cluster capacity
- Setting up HTTP and application-level load balancing
Failover and High Availability
- Session replication techniques and failover protocols
- Deployment strategies with cluster awareness
- Disaster recovery planning and backup procedures
Performance Optimization
- JVM adjustments and garbage collection management
- Optimizing thread and connection pools
- Monitoring via WLDF and JMX
JMS Setup and Oversight
- Configuring JMS servers and modules
- Defining connection factories and message destinations
- JMS monitoring and diagnostic troubleshooting
Advanced Deployment Tactics
- Utilizing staging modes: stage, nostage, external_stage
- Executing parallel and partial deployments
- Applying deployment plans and configuration overrides
Security Improvements
- Integrating Single Sign-On (SSO) and SAML
- Advanced auditing and identity federation techniques
- Ensuring secure access through SSL and keystores
Conclusions and Future Pathways
Requirements
- Successful completion of WebLogic Server 14c Administration I or comparable hands-on experience
- A solid grasp of Java EE application architecture
- Proficiency with command-line interfaces and scripting environments
Target Audience
- Senior WebLogic administrators
- Enterprise middleware specialists and DevOps engineers
- Application operations teams responsible for clustered environments
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.
