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Sun Java System Web Server 6.1: Administration and Maintenance

 Course Description
    Course Outline/Details

The Sun Java System Web Server 6.1: Administration and Maintenance course provides students with the skills necessary to administer and maintain the The Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 (formerly Sun ONE Web Server 6.1).

Please note: Sun has recently re-branded Sun ONE Web Server 6.1 to be Sun Java System Web Server 6.1. You may see reference to either name within the course description and course materials.

  • Course length: 10-15 hours


  • Course ID:
    WMT-ECR-2307-180
    Subscription Duration:
    180 days
    Price:
    $US  515.00
    How to Enroll
       
     Languages Offered Back To Top

    This course is currently available in English only.

     
     Who Can Benefit Back To Top

    Web server administrators, Internet Service Provider (ISP) staff supporting virtual hosting, technical support engineers, and professional services consultants or developers who need to know more about the Sun Java System Web Server (Web Server) platform.

     
     Prerequisites Back To Top

    To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:

  • Use Solaris Operating System (Solaris OS) command-line utilities and text editors
  • Use and configure settings for a web browser, and connect to hosts using Internet protocols, in particular Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), SSL, and Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
  • Edit files created with a markup language structure, such as Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Extensible Markup Language (XML)
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     Skills Gained Back To Top

    Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
  • Install the Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 software (Web Server) and perform basic administration and configuration tasks
  • Configure and deploy applications on the Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 software
  • Administer advanced HTTP features on the Web Server
  • Implement security for the Web Server
  • Monitor and troubleshoot the Web Server
  • Administer and use tools provided with the Web Server
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     Related Courses Back To Top

  • Before: ECR-1306: Sun Java System Web Server 6.1: Installation and Configuration
  • After: IAS3319: Sun Java System Application Server 7: Administration
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         Course Content Back To Top



    Module 1 - Sun ONE Web Server Features

  • Describe Sun ONE Web Server (Web Server) features
  • Describe core features
  • Describe application-related features
  • Describe administrative features


  • Module 2 - Web Server Architecture
  • Explain the Web Server architecture
  • Explain the default components of each server instance
  • Explain how the Web Server supports multiple web server functionality based on multiple IP addresses
  • Explain how the Web Server supports multiple web server functionality based on a single IP address
  • Explain how the Web Server processes client requests


  • Module 3 - Installing the Web Server
  • Describe the platform, hardware, and browser requirements for installing the Web Server
  • Describe the users and permissions required for installation
  • Describe the installation options
  • Install the Web Server
  • Describe the express installation
  • Describe the default directory structure after an installation
  • Describe the Web Server instances and their directories
  • Describe the methods to verify a successful installation


  • Module 4 - Web Server Configuration Files
  • Describe how the Web Server uses configuration files
  • Describe the magnus.conf file
  • Describe the server.xml file
  • Describe the obj.conf file
  • Describe the mime.types file
  • Describe the other configuration files
  • Describe configuration precautions, configuration types, and the restoration process


  • Module 5 - Administering the Web Server
  • Describe administration concepts
  • Access and identify the interfaces in the Administration Server
  • Describe and access the command-line interface
  • Describe the features and syntax of administrative utilities and scripts
  • Describe manual configuration file editing
  • Reset the administration password
  • Use clusters for remote administration
  • Manage logs and server content


  • Module 6 - Configuring Virtual Servers
  • Describe server instances
  • Describe virtual servers and their benefits
  • Describe virtual server concepts
  • Describe the precedence of virtual server settings
  • Describe the HttpServerAdmin utility
  • Describe the role of the server.xml file
  • Describe Quality of Service
  • Describe virtual server administrators


  • Module 7 - Configuring and Using J2EE Web Components
  • Describe Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) web applications
  • Describe Java Technology Servlets
  • Describe JavaServer Pages (JSP)
  • Describe and configure J2EE web application resources
  • Describe the web application content
  • Describe J2EE web application deployment concepts and methods
  • Describe session management


  • Module 8 - Creating Dynamic Content Through Scripting
  • Describe Common Gateway Interface (CGI) programs
  • Enable and configure CGI support
  • Describe server-side scripting languages
  • Describe Sun ONE Active Server Page (ASP) support
  • Install and configure Sun ONE ASP support
  • Describe PHP Hypertext Processor (PHP)
  • Install and configure PHP support


  • Module 9 - Configuring and Using WebDAV
  • Describe Web-based Distributed Authoring and Learning (WebDAV), its properties, and uses
  • Enable WebDAV
  • Create a WebDAV collection
  • View locks on WebDAV resources
  • Describe and enable WebDAV access control


  • Module 10 - Implementing NSAPI filters
  • Describe Netscape Server Application Programming Interface (NSAPI) and Server Application Functions (SAF)
  • Describe NSAPI filters
  • Describe and configure HTTP compression


  • Module 11 - Configuring SSL
  • Describe security concerns
  • Describe the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol, cryptography, and certificates
  • Describe the SSL handshake process and how trust is verified between clients and servers
  • Enable and configure SSL on the Web Server


  • Module 12 - Configuring Access Control
  • Describe access control, its purpose, requirements, and options
  • Describe how the Web Server implements access control
  • Describe the use of access control lists and user-group authentication types supported by the Web Server
  • Describe the role of a directory server in Web Server access control
  • Describe how dynamic access control files can be used


  • Module 13 - Configuring J2EE Web Application Security
  • Describe J2EE web applications security and terminology
  • Describe J2EE user authentication methods
  • Describe J2EE role-based authorization
  • Describe Web Server support for J2EE security
  • Describe Web Server authentication methods
  • Describe how to configure security realms for authentication
  • Describe how to configure security role mapping
  • Describe how to configure single sign-on across J2EE web applications


  • Module 14 - Monitoring Performance
  • Describe the built-in monitoring capabilities of the Web Server
  • List operating system commands and tools that are used to monitor the Web Server
  • Explain how you can use SNMP to monitor the Web Server
  • List other available monitoring tools
  • Explain how the Web Server uses Quality of Service (QoS) to set performance limits


  • Module 15 - Troubleshooting Problems With the Web Server
  • List problem categories and common problems pertaining to the Web Server
  • Use a problem solving checklist to isolate problems


  • Module 16 - Configuring and Using the Search Engine
  • Describe the search capabilities included with the Web Server
  • List the changes to search functionality since the previous release of the Web Server
  • Enable search for a virtual server
  • Describe, create, update, and maintain collections
  • Search for content and view the search results
  • Describe custom search settings


  • Module 17 - Using the Migration Tool
  • Describe migration scenarios
  • Describe what is and what is not migrated from version 6.0 to 6.1
  • Describe the differences between version 6.0 and 6.1
  • Describe what is and what is not migrated from version 4.1 to 6.1
  • Describe the differences between version 4.1 and 6.1
  • Migrate to Web Server version 6.1


  • Module 18 - Using the Sun ONE Studio
  • Install the Sun ONE Studio plug-in
  • Use the Sun One Studio to access the Web Server and deploy an application on the Web Server
  •