The WebLogic Admin exam assesses a candidate's knowledge and skills in administering Oracle WebLogic Server, a leading enterprise-level application server for building and deploying robust, scalable, and secure Java EE applications. This certification covers installation, configuration, deployment, monitoring, security, and troubleshooting of WebLogic Server environments.
Skills Required
Java EE Fundamentals: Understanding of Java EE architecture and components.
Server Administration: Knowledge of application server concepts and administration.
WebLogic Installation and Configuration: Skills in installing and configuring WebLogic Server.
Deployment: Ability to deploy and manage applications on WebLogic Server.
Security Management: Understanding of WebLogic security features and configuration.
Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Skills in monitoring server performance and diagnosing issues.
Scripting: Proficiency in using WLST (WebLogic Scripting Tool) for automation.
Who should take the exam?
System Administrators: Professionals managing WebLogic Server environments.
Java Developers: Developers looking to understand the deployment and administration of their applications.
IT Infrastructure Engineers: Engineers responsible for server setup and maintenance.
Database Administrators: DBAs integrating WebLogic with database systems.
Technical Consultants: Consultants providing advice on enterprise application deployments.
Students and Academics: Individuals studying enterprise application development and deployment.
Course Outline
The Weblogic Admin exam covers the following topics :-
Module 1: Introduction to WebLogic Server
Overview of Oracle WebLogic Server
Key features and architecture
WebLogic Server components and domains
Installation prerequisites and process
Module 2: Installation and Configuration
Installing WebLogic Server
Configuring WebLogic domains
Admin and managed servers setup
Node Manager configuration
Module 3: WebLogic Server Administration
WebLogic Server administration tools (Admin Console, WLST)
Configuring server properties and resources
Managing server lifecycle (start, stop, restart)
Configuring data sources and JDBC connections
Module 4: Application Deployment
Overview of deployment process
Deploying applications using Admin Console and WLST
Managing deployments (start, stop, undeploy)
Versioning and updating deployed applications
Module 5: Security Management
Overview of WebLogic security architecture
Configuring users, groups, and roles
Setting up security realms and policies
Configuring SSL for secure communication
Module 6: Monitoring and Performance Tuning
Monitoring WebLogic Server performance
Using WebLogic Diagnostic Framework (WLDF)
Configuring and using JMX for monitoring
Performance tuning best practices
Module 7: Clustering and High Availability
Configuring WebLogic Server clusters
Load balancing and failover mechanisms
Configuring session replication
High availability best practices
Module 8: Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Common issues and error messages
Using logs for diagnostics (Admin Server, Managed Server logs)
Debugging tools and techniques
Troubleshooting deployment issues
Module 9: Scripting and Automation
Introduction to WebLogic Scripting Tool (WLST)
Writing and executing WLST scripts
Automating server administration tasks
Using Jython with WLST
Module 10: Integration and Advanced Topics
Integrating WebLogic Server with Oracle and other databases
Configuring JMS and message-driven beans
Advanced security configurations (LDAP, SAML)
Integrating WebLogic Server with other Oracle middleware products