Course Outline
Cluster Setup and Load Distribution
- Cluster architecture and internal communication flows
- Establishing and scaling cluster resources
- Implementing HTTP and application-tier load balancing
Failover Mechanisms and High Availability
- Session replication and failover policy definitions
- Deployment strategies aligned with cluster awareness
- Disaster recovery planning and backup procedures
Performance Optimisation
- JVM configuration and garbage collection management
- Tuning thread and connection pools
- Performance monitoring via WLDF and JMX
JMS Configuration and Oversight
- Initialising JMS servers and modules
- Managing connection factories and message destinations
- JMS performance monitoring and troubleshooting
Advanced Deployment Methodologies
- Staging modes: stage, nostage, and external_stage
- Parallel and partial deployment techniques
- Utilising deployment plans and configuration overrides
Security Improvements
- Integration of Single Sign-On (SSO) and SAML
- Advanced auditing and identity federation
- Securing access via SSL and keystores
Conclusions and Future Directions
Requirements
- Successful completion of WebLogic Server 14c Administration I or comparable professional experience
- A solid grasp of Java EE application architecture
- Proficiency in command-line interfaces and scripting environments
Target Audience
- Experienced WebLogic administrators
- Enterprise middleware specialists and DevOps engineers
- Operations teams responsible for managing 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.
