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WAS for z/OS Liberty Profile

WAS for z/OS Liberty Profile course - learn to configure and manage WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Liberty Profile on the z/OS platform to ensure application performance and flexibility.

Required participant preparation

You should have experience installing and customizing z/OS and its subsystems, including WLM, UNIX services, and Security Server (Resource Access Control Facility (RACF)) or equivalent product.

Who is this training for?

This intermediate-level course is designed for experienced data professionals, such as z/OS system programmers responsible for installing and customizing WAS V8.5 Liberty for z/OS, as well as IT professionals responsible for deploying applications on WAS V8.5 Liberty on z/OS

Training program

Describe the Liberty profile runtime architecture
Describe features provided by the Liberty profile
Describe the Liberty product packaging
Describe Liberty feature configuration
Describe various options for using WebSphere Liberty in the cloud
Describe Liberty features specific to the z/OS platform
Describe reasons for migrating applications to Liberty
UNIT 2. Installing WebSphere V8.5.5 Liberty on z/OS
Identify key tasks for implementing WebSphere Liberty for z/OS
Explain installation methods
Explain the role of Installation Manager
Design WebSphere Liberty for z/OS configuration for initial installation
Run WebSphere Liberty for z/OS installation tasks
Configure the Java runtime environment
Update the Liberty profile runtime code
UNIT 3. Working with Liberty Profile Servers
Describe the WebSphere Liberty for z/OS server architecture
Configure the Liberty profile
Create a Liberty profile server
Start the server
Start the Liberty profile server from the UNIX command line
Start the server and Angel process as a z/OS started task
Work with the server.xml file
Add new configuration options
Deploy applications
Configure dynamic application updates
Describe z/OS extensions to the Liberty profile
UNIT 4. Administration and Management
Configure and manage the Liberty profile runtime
Deploy applications
by adding configuration elements
by using a monitored directory
Use tools to monitor, tune, and troubleshoot Liberty profile resources
Use the monitor feature, monitor server health
Use the Admin Center to manage Liberty servers
Use jConsole
Monitor the Liberty profile runtime remotely using the REST connector
Implement Liberty deployments across multiple servers
Describe Liberty server scalability and failover options
Configure a Liberty collective
Configure a Liberty collective consisting of a controller and member
Add a new member and configure a Liberty cluster
UNIT 5. Security
Enable Liberty security services
Authentication
Authorization
SSL
Configure basic security settings
Implement Liberty administrative security
Enable z/OS authorized services in the Liberty profile for z/OS
Configure SAF (RACF) security
Configure SAF authorization
Configure SAF authentication
Enable SSL using z/OS SAF Keyrings
Implement z/OS system security access domain
Configure data sources and application security
Configure authentication aliases for the Liberty profile
Enable z/OS security operating system thread synchronization

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Training Topics

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

The WAS for z/OS Liberty Profile training does not require specialized prior knowledge. Basic IT knowledge is sufficient.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 2 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: This intermediate-level course is designed for experienced data professionals, such as z/OS system programmers responsible for installing and customizing WAS V8.5 Liberty for z/OS, as well as IT professionals responsible for deploying applications on WAS V8.5 Liberty on z/OS.