Oracle WebLogic 12c for Administrators

Learn how to install, deploy, manage, and troubleshooting Oracle WebLogic in an enterprise envrionment.

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Created byChris Parent

Last updated 4/2021

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What you'll learn

Install WebLogic
Create domains using manual and automated methods
Configure WebLogic resources (JMS, JDBC)
Understand high availability, failover, and load balancing using clusters
Deploy applications in a production environment
Secure a WebLogic domain and applications
Control server lifecycle using Node Manager
Script common WebLogic tasks using WLST
Scale out WebLogic deployments using templates

Course content

12 sections • 57 lectures • 11h 12m total length

Introduction3:05
Overview of the course, topics, audience, and any prerequisites or requirements.
Lab Guide Overview - here you will find the Lab Guide and files you need.9:45
In this lesson I am going to introduce the Lab Guide and how the labs are organized and put together for this course.

Installing WebLogic1:02
This lecture introduces the first step to learning WebLogic and that is installing the product.
Lab #1 Installing WebLogic18:09
In this lab you will download and install JDK7 and WLS 12.1.3. The lab guide for this course can be found under Lecture 1 Introduction.
Creating a Domain4:57
This lecture will briefly discuss the various options for creating WebLogic domains, specifically Configuration Wizard, Template Builder, and WLST.
Lab #2 Creating a Domain19:19
In this lab you will use the Configuration Wizard, Template Builder and WLST to create domains. Refer to the Lab Guide found under Lecture 1 Introduction.

Admin Server and Admin Console5:04
Learn the function and purpose of the WebLogic admin server and the key role it plays within a WebLogic domain.
Lab #3 Admin Server16:59
In this lab you will learn how to start the admin server and how to access the admin console. Refer to the Lab Guide found under Lecture 1 Introduction.
Managed Servers3:12
In this lecture you will learn what a WebLogic managed server and its role within a domain.
Lab #4 Managed Servers Part 117:18
In this lab you will create a managed server using the admin console. You'll then start this managed server and monitor it via the admin console.
Lab #4 Managed Servers Part 28:03
Part 2 concludes with basic server monitoring using the admin console.

Data Sources14:48
This lecture introduces WebLogic data sources and discusses:

Generic, GridLink, and Multi-datasources

XA versus non-XA JDBC drivers
Lab #5 Data Sources Part 19:25
In this lab you will learn how to create, configure, and monitor a WebLogic data source using the admin console. The lab is broken up into 2 parts. Part 1 covers the configuration of Derby database.
Lab #5 Data Sources Part 213:53
In Part 2 of this lab you will learn how to create and connect a data source to an instance of Derby created in Part 1.

JMS14:22
Learn basic WebLogic JMS concepts such as:

Publish/subscribe versus Point-to-Point

JMS architecture

JMS servers

JMS system and application modules
Lab #6 JMS Part 111:22
In Part 1 of this lab you will learn how to create and configure file-based persistent storage and a JMS server.
Lab #6 JMS Part 211:09
In Part 2 of this lab you will create JMS system models containing a connection factory and a JMS destination. You will then test the destination by generating a JMS message using the admin console.

Application Deployment15:19
Understand the concepts and tools behind deploying applications to WebLogic. This lecture introduces the student to using the admin console and command line tools for deployment.
Lab #7 Application Deployment Part 114:31
In Part 1 of this lab you will learn how to use the admin console to deploy an enterprise application.
Lab #7 Application Deployment Part 216:37
In Part 2 of this lab teaches the student how to use command-line tools for deploying applications to WebLogic.
Production Application Deployment15:13
In this lecture you will learn about various techniques and strategies for deploying applications in a production environment, specifically:

Deployment plans

Application installation directories

In-place and Zero-downtime upgrades
Lab #8 Production Application Deployment Part 115:01
In this lab you will learn how to deploy an application using deployment plans and an application installation directory.
Lab #8 Production Application Deployment Part 213:51
Part 2 of this lab covers versioning and upgrading applications for deployment using weblogic.Deployer.

WebLogic Security Part 119:37
In Part 1 you will be introduced to WebLogic-related security concepts and general security guidelines:

Secure installation of WebLogic

Domain creation

Securing a WebLogic domain

Domain-wide administration port

SSL
WebLogic Security Part 212:16
In Part 2 of this lecture we will discuss:

Security realms

Users, groups, roles, and security policies

Security providers

Security provider database
Lab #9 WebLogic Security Part 117:51
In this lab you will learn how to protect a weblogic domain by configuring the administration port.
Lab #9 WebLogic Security Part 217:46
In Part 2 of this lab you will create a SQL Authentication Provider using Derby DB.
Lab #9 WebLogic Security Part 311:28
In Part 3 of this lab you will learn how to configure:

Password complexity

User lockout

Auditing provider
Lab #9 WebLogic Security Part 414:08
In this lab you will learn how to protect an application using groups, roles, and a security policy.

WebLogic Clusters Part 123:45
Part 1 of this lecture will cover:

Benefits and capabilities

Cluster communications

Basic cluster architectures
WebLogic Clusters Part 212:56
Part 2 of this lecture will cover:

Load balancing

Failover

Server and Service Migration
Lab #10 Clusters Part 118:31
In Part 1 of this lab you will learn how to create and configure a cluster. You'll also deploy some resources to the cluster, including a data source and an application.
Lab #10 Clusters Part 25:10
In Part 2 of this lab you will cluster an application by deploying it to a cluster.
Lab #10 Clusters Part 311:37
In Part 3 of this lab you will configure and deploy a proxy service using the HttpClusterServlet.

Be sure to download the Lab Files.zip from Lecture 2. The zip file contains the proxy web application you will need for the lab.

Node Manager5:53
In this lecture you will learn about WebLogic's Node Manager utility for controlling server lifecycle. The lecture will cover key terms and concepts, architecture, data flows, and basic configuration.
Lab #11 Node Manager Part 114:23
In this lab you will:

Configure Node Manager to run securely

Create WebLogic Machines

Connect WLST using SSL
Lab #11 Node Manager Part 29:36
In Part 2 of this lab you will:

Generate Node Manager startup and boot properties for the Admin Server

Start the Admin Server using WLST

Start Managed Servers using the Admin Console

Simulate a restart of a failed server

Requirements

This course includes instructions on downloading and installing the required software for this course.
Students should have a computer that meets the requirements for running Oracle WebLogic 12.1.3. This can either be a Windows, OS X, and Linux machine.
Students should have a basic understanding of application server terminology, networking, and be comfortable working in a terminal window or command prompt.

Description

Why Take this Course?

This course is designed to simplify understanding the leading enterprise application server on the market today. If you have been hesitant to check out WebLogic or if you want to learn more about WebLogic features and best practices, then this course is for you. It will teach you how to manage an Oracle WebLogic 12c environment by introducing you to a variety of topics from domain configuration to runtime management to security through easy-to-understand lectures and hands-on lab work.

There are over 14 lectures and labs spanning over 10 hours of digital content!

Topics

Domain creation and management
Admin, Managed Servers
WebLogic resources (JMS, JDBC, Clusters)
Security (Domain, Application)
Application deployment
Node Manager
High availability and load balancing
Basic troubleshooting
WebLogic Scripting Tool (WLST)

The StudentThis course has been geared toward systems administrators who need to support WebLogic in an enterprise environment, however anyone who is interested in learning about WebLogic and its features will find this course greatly beneficial.The student should have a basic understanding of application servers, networking, and be comfortable working from the command line in a Windows, OS X, or Linux environment. Course FormatEach lesson is broken into 2 parts: a lecture and a lab. The lecture presents material introducing a specific topic to the student. At the end of each lecture is a hands-on lab that re-enforces the material in the lecture.

Who this course is for:

This WebLogic course is meant for systems administrators, architectures, and developers who need to understand architectural and technical concepts.
This WebLogic course is not for experienced WebLogic users.

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Welcome to the Course!2 lectures • 13min

WebLogic Domain4 lectures • 43min

WebLogic Servers5 lectures • 51min

JDBC Data Sources3 lectures • 38min

JMS3 lectures • 37min

Application Deployment6 lectures • 1hr 31min

Security6 lectures • 1hr 33min

High Availability and Failover5 lectures • 1hr 12min

Node Manager3 lectures • 30min

Distributed Deployment3 lectures • 1hr 22min

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