AUDIENCE:   This course is for WebSphere administrators who already have a working knowledge of WebSphere Application Server V5 and need to transition to V6. PREREQUISITES:   Students should be familiar with WebSphere Application Server V5 administration. This knowledge could have been obtained through attending WebSphere Application Server V5 administration classes or through work experience. DURATION:   3 days. Hands on. OBJECTIVES:   After completing this course, you should be able to: · Relate WebSphere Application Server (WAS) to the WebSphere family of products. · Describe the architectural upgrades and additions related to WAS V6 · Install and configure WAS and IBM HTTP Server (IHS). · Explain the basic differences between of the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition 1.3 and 1.4. · Assemble and install server-side Java enterprise applications using Application Server Toolkit (AST) and WebSphere Rapid Deployment (WRD). · Use WAS administrative tools to configure and manage enterprise applications. · Explain WebSphere Platform Messaging (WPM). · Configure and Deploy Enterprise applications. · View performance information about server and application components. · Use problem determination tools and log files to troubleshoot problems. COURSE CONTENT:   Day 1 WebSphere Product Family WebSphere Application Server Architecture WebSphere Application Server Installation · Install WebSphere Application Server V6 · Working with WebSphere profiles · IBM HTTP Server and plug-in installation WebSphere Application Server Administrative Console · Explore the WebSphere Administrative Console Day 2 Changes in J2EE V1.4 Platform WebSphere Rapid Deployment (WRD) and Fine Grain Application Updates · Install Test application using WRD · Application Assembly using Application Server Toolkit (AST) Introduction to the Trade family of applications · Assembling the Test application using AST · Install Test application using WRD Command line scripting with wsadmin and Jython · Experimenting with wsadmin and Jython · Install Test Application application with wsadmin Day 3 Introduction to WebSphere Platform Messaging (WPM) · Install the TestListener application Security Overview Integrated Performance Viewer · Using the Integrated Performance Viewer Problem Determination · Troubleshooting Migration