Test 995: IBM WebSphere Process Server V6.1, System Administration

Section 1 - Process Server Architecture (8%)

1. Discuss SOA core components and their runtime roles within a WebSphere Process Server production environment
2. Discuss Supporting services components and their runtime roles within a WebSphere Process Server production environment
3. Discuss Service components and their runtime roles within a WebSphere Process Server production environment
4. Describe the dependencies of Process Server on other products in the product family

Section 2 - Installation and Configuration of Process Server (21%)

1. Plan pre-requisite and installation options (migration, coexistence)
2. Install the WebSphere Process Server software (GUI and silent installation)
3. Create profiles (Deployment Manager and Custom)
4. Install and configure Business Process Container
5. Install and configure Human Task Container
6. Configure database resources (BPEDB, EVENT, WPRCDB, EsbLogMedDB, and SIBus messaging databases)
7. Verify WebSphere Process Server installation

Section 3 - Deploying and Configuring Modules (13%)

1. Install, uninstall, update and manage business integration applications
2. Create and configure resources for different binding types
3. Use Business Process Container (BPC) Explorer to monitor and manage processes and tasks
4. Configure WebSphere Adapters
5. Configure relationships

Section 4 - Configuring Supporting Services (15%)

1. Enable and administer Common Event Infrastructure (CEI)
2. Configure People directory providers
3. Administer business rules using Business Rules Manager and Integrated Solutions Console
4. Administer Selectors
5. Configure and use Application Scheduler
6. Administer event sequencing

Section 5 - Security (8%)

1. Administer security in the Process Server environment
2. Configure user registries to support human tasks
3. Administer application end to end security (Web Services, adaptors, HTTP, J2EE roles)

Section 6 - Monitoring and Performance Tuning

1. Monitor application performance using Tivoli Performance Viewer
2. Monitor business applications using Common Base Event Browser (CBE)
3. Identify best practices for tuning the Process Server

Section 7 - Problem Determination (19%)

1. Use tracing for gathering diagnostic data
2. Handle failed events using Failed Event Manager
3. Troubleshoot an unsuccessful installation of WebSphere Process Server
4. Troubleshoot a failed deployment of business integration application
5. Troubleshoot runtime issues with business processes, human tasks and business rules
6. Install maintenance updates (interim fixes and fix packs)
7. Use the IBM Support Assistant V4.0

Section 8 - Topology and Clustering (11%)

1. Analyze operational requirements in determining applicable WebSphere Process Server topology
2. Establish and configure a clustered WebSphere Process Server environment
3. Use Deployment Environment wizard for clustering