Oracle WebLogic Administration - 5 days Online Classroom

Oracle WebLogic Administration - 5 days Online Classroom

Build the practical skills needed to install, configure, administer, and secure Oracle WebLogic Server 14c in enterprise environments. This comprehensive hands-on course takes you through the complete WebLogic administration lifecycle, from initial installation and domain creation to application deployment, performance monitoring, clustering, high availability, and disaster recovery.

Throughout the course, you'll gain experience managing WebLogic domains, deploying Java EE applications, automating administration with WebLogic Scripting Tool (WLST), configuring JDBC and JMS resources, implementing SSL security, and building resilient clustered environments. Practical labs reinforce every topic, giving you the confidence to manage production WebLogic infrastructures and support mission-critical enterprise applications. The course also provides a solid foundation for Oracle WebLogic Server administration certification

Key Features

• Course and material in english
• Beginner - Intermediate level
• 5 days of live instructor-led virtual training (8 hours / day)
• Hands-on labs and exercises
• Access to courseware and materials
• 60+ recommended study hours
• Certificate included

Learning Outcomes

• Advanced grouping and data analysis: Expand your reporting capabilities by using advanced SQL grouping features such as ROLLUP, CUBE, and GROUPING SETS to generate multiple levels of summaries within a single query. You'll also learn to use the GROUPING and GROUPING_ID functions to refine and customise output, enabling you to create more insightful reports while keeping your SQL efficient and easy to maintain.
• Flashback and data recovery: Explore Oracle Flashback technologies that allow you to view historical data, recover deleted objects, and reverse user errors without relying on traditional backups. You'll gain practical experience with Flashback Query, Flashback Table, and Flashback Drop, helping you minimise downtime, preserve data integrity, and recover information quickly when issues occur.
• Regular expressions and advanced data management: Master Oracle's regular expression capabilities to validate, search, clean, and transform data with precision. You'll work with pattern-matching syntax, repetition operators, grouping expressions, and built-in regex functions, while also learning to use virtual columns, external tables, and advanced date and time features to manage complex datasets more effectively.

Target Audience

• Oracle WebLogic Server administrators.
• Middleware administrators responsible for Oracle Fusion Middleware environments.
• Java EE application administrators and deployment specialists.
• System administrators supporting enterprise Java applications.
• DevOps and infrastructure engineers working with Oracle middleware platforms.
• Technical professionals preparing to administer Oracle WebLogic Server in production environments.

Prerequisites

• A technical background in IT or enterprise application administration.
• Basic knowledge of Java or Java EE application concepts.
• Familiarity with Linux or Windows server administration.
• Experience using command-line tools is recommended.
• No prior Oracle WebLogic experience is required, making this course suitable for administrators new to the platform

Course Outline

Day 1: WebLogic Fundamentals and Domain Creation

• Explore the Oracle Fusion Middleware platform, WebLogic Server architecture, diagnostic tools, and key documentation resources.
• Install Oracle WebLogic Server using graphical and command-line methods, while understanding directory structures and patch management.
• Build a solid understanding of Java EE architecture and the role of WebLogic within enterprise application environments.
• Learn how WebLogic domains are structured, including the relationship between Administration Servers and Managed Servers.
• Create and configure WebLogic domains, preparing them for enterprise application deployment and administration.
• Gain hands-on experience managing domains using the WebLogic Scripting Tool (WLST) in offline mode.

Day 2: Domain Administration and Server Management

• Create, customise, and extend WebLogic domain templates to simplify deployment across multiple environments.
• Administer WebLogic environments using the Administration Console, WLST, JMX, and MBeans for efficient configuration management.
• Configure, start, stop, and remotely manage Managed Servers while understanding Managed Server Independence (MSI).
• Learn how Node Manager simplifies server lifecycle management and automates administration tasks.
• Configure machines and Node Manager services to support reliable server startup, shutdown, and monitoring.
• Reinforce administration skills through practical exercises covering domain and server management.

Day 3: Application Deployment and Database Connectivity

• Configure WebLogic integration with web servers, reverse proxies, Oracle HTTP Server, and Oracle Traffic Director.
• Deploy Java EE applications and shared libraries using both the Administration Console and WLST deployment tools.
• Implement deployment plans and versioned application deployment strategies suitable for development, testing, and production environments.
• Configure JDBC data sources and connection pools to provide reliable database connectivity for enterprise applications.
• Monitor, test, and optimise JDBC resources to improve application availability and performance.
• Develop practical deployment skills through hands-on configuration and application management exercises.

Day 4: Messaging, Monitoring and Recovery

• Configure Java Message Service (JMS), including connection factories, queues, topics, persistent messaging, and monitoring.
• Understand transaction management using JTA and configure distributed transactions across enterprise applications.
• Monitor server health, performance, logs, JDBC resources, and application activity using WebLogic management tools.
• Configure logging, filtering, and monitoring dashboards to proactively identify and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop backup and recovery strategies for WebLogic domains, including online and offline backup procedures.
• Gain practical experience protecting WebLogic environments through monitoring and disaster recovery exercises.

Day 5: Clustering, High Availability and Security

• Build and configure WebLogic clusters, including dynamic clusters, multi-tier architectures, and cluster communication.
• Deploy enterprise applications across clustered environments while configuring session replication and failover capabilities.
• Configure clustered JDBC resources, file replication, and high-availability services to maximise application resilience.
• Implement WebLogic security using security realms, authentication providers, users, groups, roles, and access policies.
• Secure WebLogic web interfaces by configuring SSL, digital certificates, and encryption using Java Keytool.
• Apply security best practices to protect enterprise WebLogic environments from unauthorised access and web-based threats.

FAQ

When is the class held?

The majority of the class is a full-day online course from morning to afternoon CET with 8 hours / day straight. However, please contact us to confirm the final detailed schedules.

Which version of Oracle WebLogic Server is covered in this course?

This course is based on Oracle WebLogic Server 14c, providing hands-on experience with its core administration features while highlighting key differences and enhancements compared to earlier WebLogic releases.

Does this course support Oracle WebLogic certification?

Yes. The course provides the knowledge and practical skills that align with the Oracle WebLogic Server 12c: Administration I (1Z0-133) certification exam, making it an excellent foundation for professionals planning to pursue Oracle certification.

What clustering capabilities will I learn?

You'll learn how to configure and manage WebLogic clusters to improve application availability and scalability. Topics include dynamic clusters, session replication, load balancing, and integrating Oracle HTTP Server to support high-availability enterprise deployments.

Is WebLogic security included in the training?

Yes. The course covers essential WebLogic security concepts, including security realms, authentication providers, user and group administration, role-based access control, and configuring SSL to secure WebLogic environments and applications.

Will I learn how to use the WebLogic Scripting Tool (WLST)?

Absolutely. You'll gain practical experience using WLST to automate administration, configure WebLogic domains, manage servers, deploy applications, and perform common management tasks more efficiently through scripting.