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Test 000-253: IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V6.1, Core Administration


Overview Objectives Test Preparation
Roadmap  |  Training Resources  |  Sample / Assessment Test 

To prepare for Test 253, it is first recommended that you are familiar with the job role description and the parameters this certification is based on, as well as have knowledge of the topics outlined in the test objectives/skills measured on the test. Compare your own technical level to the test objectives and the recommended training resources, and then determine for yourself how much preparation you require. Note that these educational sources are recommended, but not required (*) before taking a certification test. 

Before preparing for the certification test, it is recommended that you measure your current level of skill by taking the Assessment Test (located from the "Sample/Assessment test" link above). After you have completed your test preparation/training, you can assess your improved level of skill and readiness for the certification test, by re-taking the Assessment Test. 

You can prepare for the test through the Tutor Approach (classroom, instructor led course) or the Self-Study Approach. Sources within each approach collectively cover the skills measured on the test. 

To prepare via the Tutor Approach, take course (WA361 or VA361 or ZA361) OR (WA461 or VA461 or ZA461) OR (WA561 or ZA561) OR  (WA367)and refer to the sources with an * in front of them.  Note that per this formula, you are only required to take 1 course.

To prepare via the Self-Study Approach, omit the course, and refer to all other sources with and without the * in front.


(*) Notes: 
  1. The recommended educational resources listed are not intended to be a substitute for, but should complement, relevant practical experience.
  2. Extensive product knowledge is required to pass the test. 
  3. Every effort has been made to make the recommended educational resources as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied. The resources provided are on an as is basis. IBM shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from course or publication content.


Classroom Course

Course title: IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Administration on Windows
Course duration: 4.0 days
Course number: WA361
Alternative Option: Instructor-Led Online Course VA361: IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Administration on Windows
Abstract: Please also see alternative option ZA361 (listed under "Online Courses")

WebSphere/SOA/XML Certification

Train and Certify Promotion

Within two (2) months of completing this course, you will be able to take the aligning certification test free of charge.

The test is valued up to $150 USD in developed countries and $75 in the emerging market countries.

For complete promotion details visit http://www.ibm.com/certify/news/20080116.shtml

This four-day course describes how to install and perform system administration for IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Network Deployment. It covers the necessary skills for a standalone base WebSphere Application Server system, and the additional skills to manage and configure a Network Deployment cell. This course does not cover programming Java servlets, JSPs, or EJBs; these skills can be obtained by attending the appropriate IBM Rational Application Developer courses.

Note: This course covers all test objectives (skills measured on the test), except for 1E, 1F, 1G, 3B, 3C, 3G, 4E, 5E, 6H, 7D

Course title: IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Administration on AIX
Course duration: 4.0 days
Course number: WA461
Alternative Option: Instructor-Led Online Course VA461: IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Administration on AIX (Remote Classroom)
Abstract: Please also see alternative option ZA461 (listed under "Online Courses")

WebSphere/SOA/XML Certification

Train and Certify Promotion

Within two (2) months of completing this course, you will be able to take the aligning certification test free of charge.

The test is valued up to $150 USD in developed countries and $75 in the emerging market countries.

For complete promotion details visit http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/news/20080116.shtml

This four-day course describes how to install and perform system administration for IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Network Deployment. It covers the necessary skills for a standalone base WebSphere Application Server system, and the additional skills to manage and configure a Network Deployment cell. This course does not cover programming Java servlets, JSPs, or EJBs; these skills can be obtained by attending the appropriate IBM Rational Application Developer courses.

Note: This course covers all test objectives (skills measured on the test), except for 1E, 1F, 1G, 3B, 3C, 3G, 4E, 5E, 6H, 7D

Course title: IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Administration on Linux
Course duration: 4.0 days
Course number: WA561
Alternative Option: Online course ZA561: IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Administration on Linux (Self-paced)
Abstract:

WebSphere/SOA/XML Certification

Train and Certify Promotion

Within two (2) months of completing this course, you will be able to take the aligning certification test free of charge.

The test is valued up to $150 USD in developed countries and $75 in the emerging market countries.

For complete promotion details visit http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/news/20080116.shtml

This four-day course describes how to install and perform system administration for IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Network Deployment. It covers the necessary skills for a standalone base WebSphere Application Server system, and the additional skills to manage and configure a Network Deployment cell. This course does not cover programming Java servlets, JSPs, or EJBs; these skills can be obtained by attending the appropriate IBM Rational Application Developer courses.

Note: This course covers all test objectives (skills measured on the test), except for 1E, 1F, 1G, 3B, 3C, 3G, 4E, 5E, 6H, 7D


Instructor-Led Online Course
forward arrow VA361: IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Administration on Windows
Abstract: Please see alternative option IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Administration on Windows
forward arrow VA461: IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Administration on AIX (Remote Classroom)
Abstract: Please see alternative option IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Administration on AIX

Online course

Course title: IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Administration on Windows (Self-Paced Virtual Class)
Course duration: Varies
Course number: WA367
Abstract: This four-day course describes how to install and perform system administration for IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Network Deployment. It covers the necessary skills for a standalone base WebSphere Application Server system, and the additional skills to manage and configure a Network Deployment cell. This course does not cover programming Java servlets, JSPs, or EJBs; these skills can be obtained by attending the appropriate IBM Rational Application Developer courses.

Course title: IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Administration on Windows (Self-paced)
Course duration: 4.0 days
Course number: ZA361
Abstract: Please see alternative options WA361 or VA361.

NOTE: THIS IS AN ONLINE SELF-PACED COURSE. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THIS COURSE. This four-day course describes how to install and perform system administration for IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Network Deployment. It covers the necessary skills for a standalone base WebSphere Application Server system, and also the additional skills needed to manage and configure a Network Deployment cell. This course does not cover programming Java servlets, JSPs, or EJBs; these skills can be obtained by attending the appropriate IBM Rational Application Developer courses.

Course title: ZA461: IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Administration on AIX (Self-paced)
Course duration: 4.0 days
Course number: ZA461
Abstract: NOTE: THIS IS A SELF-PACED VIRTUAL CLASSROOM OFFERING. THE AVERAGE TIME TO COMPLETE THE COURSE IS 40 HOURS. ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED, YOU HAVE 90 DAYS TO COMPLETE THE COURSE.
This four-day course describes how to install and perform system administration for IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Network Deployment. It covers the necessary skills for a standalone base WebSphere Application Server system, and also the additional skills needed to manage and configure a Network Deployment cell. This course does not cover programming Java servlets, JSPs, or EJBs; these skills can be obtained by attending the appropriate IBM Rational Application Developer courses.

Course title: ZA561: IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Administration on Linux (Self-paced)
Course duration: 4.0 days
Course number: ZA561
Abstract: Please see alternative option IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Administration on Linux


Product Documentation
forward arrow WebSphere Application Server V6.1 (trial download)


Redbook
forward arrow *IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Security Handbook

Publication number: SG24-6316-01
forward arrow *WebSphere Application Server V6.1: System Management and Configuration

Publication number: SG24-7304-00
forward arrow *WebSphere Application Server V6.1: Technical Overview

Publication number: REDP-4191-00
forward arrow *WebSphere Application Server V6.1: Planning and Design

Publication number: SG24-7305-00
forward arrow WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V6: High Availability Solutions

Publication number: SG24-6688-00
forward arrow Experience J2EE! Using WebSphere Application Server V6.1

Publication number: SG24-7297-00
forward arrow WebSphere Application Server V6 Scalability and Performance Handbook

Publication number: SG24-6392-00

Web Resource
Developer Works for WebSphere Application Server V6.1
forward arrow *IBM WebSphere Developer Technical Journal: Expand your user registry options with a federated repository in WebSphere Application Server V6.1 Using the Virtual Member Manager

Info Center for WebSphere Application Server V6.1
forward arrow *Provide options to compile JavaServer Pages settings

forward arrow *Portlet Applications

forward arrow *Federated Repositories

forward arrow *Creating customized CIP profiles

forward arrow *Tuning Java virtual machines

forward arrow *Using Ant to automate tasks

forward arrow *Configuring first failure data capture log file purges

forward arrow *Task overview: Securing IBM HTTP Server

forward arrow *Creating a cell profile

forward arrow *Servlet ARchive (SAR) files

forward arrow *High availability manager

forward arrow *SIP applications

forward arrow *Federated repositories

forward arrow *Installing IBM HTTP Server with a non-administrator user ID

forward arrow IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.1 - Project Management Tool

forward arrow Default Application

forward arrow Queue configuration best practices

forward arrow Developing and installing customized installation packages

forward arrow Viewing Data with the Tivoli performance Viewer

forward arrow Messages issued during installation and profile creation

forward arrow Installing silently

forward arrow vpd.properties file

forward arrow Process logs

forward arrow Using the installation verification tools

forward arrow Scalable Vector Graphics problems

forward arrow addNode command

forward arrow Configuring a JMS activation specification for MDBs used by the default messaging provider

forward arrow Creating a deployment manager profile

forward arrow Installing WebSphere Application Server

forward arrow Memory-to-memory session partitioning

forward arrow backupConfig command

forward arrow Updating ports in an existing profile

forward arrow Object Request Brokers

forward arrow Diagnosing out-of-memory errors and Java heap memory leaks

forward arrow Working with troubleshooting tools

forward arrow responsefile.base.txt

forward arrow Planning the installation

forward arrow Working with trace

forward arrow Detecting and analyzing runtime problems

forward arrow Developing and installing customized installation packages

forward arrow Troubleshooting Web server plug-ins installation and removal

forward arrow Managing keys with the IKEYMAN graphical interface (Distributed systems)

forward arrow dumpNameSpace tool

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