Course Outline
Cluster Architecture and Load Balancing
- Cluster communication mechanisms and architecture
- Cluster creation and scaling techniques
- Implementation of HTTP and application-level load balancing
Failover Mechanisms and High Availability
- Session replication and failover policy definition
- Deployment strategies tailored for cluster awareness
- Disaster recovery planning and backup methodologies
Performance Optimization
- JVM configuration and garbage collection tuning
- Adjustment of thread and connection pools
- Performance monitoring utilizing WLDF and JMX
JMS Administration and Setup
- Establishment of JMS servers and modules
- Management of connection factories and destinations
- Diagnostic monitoring and troubleshooting of JMS components
Advanced Deployment Techniques
- Staging modes: stage, nostage, and external_stage
- Execution of parallel and partial deployments
- Utilization of deployment plans and configuration overrides
Security Hardening
- Single sign-on (SSO) and SAML integration
- Advanced auditing and identity federation practices
- Securing access through SSL and keystore management
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- Completion of WebLogic Server 14c Administration I or equivalent hands-on experience
- Proficient understanding of Java EE application architecture
- Working familiarity with command-line interfaces and scripting environments
Target Audience
- Senior WebLogic administrators
- Enterprise middleware and DevOps engineers
- Application operations teams responsible for managing clustered environments
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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.