SUMMARY:   This course is intended to introduce attendees to the architecture and administration of web servers and application servers using the Oracle10g Application Server platform. The course combines in-depth discussions with numerous hands-on implementation exercises. Differences and capabilities between the R1, R2 and R3 releases of Oracle Application Server 10g are all included. AUDIENCE:   Oracle application server administrators. Database administrators, information systems architects, and Java and web-based application developers interested in becoming familiar with the application server platforom. PREREQUISITES:   A background in Web Development, server administration and security will help attendees. Unix, Linux and/or Windows O/S familiarity. Knowledge of XML and Java. DURATION:   5 Days APPROACH:   Hands-on, Instructor led workshops. Depending on the environment available, a dedicated Linux box for each attendee will be used. OBJECTIVES:   Describe the role of web and application servers in modern systems infrastructures. Discuss and understand Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA). Understand how the Application Server supports industry standards for Java, ESI, LDAP, SSL and many others. Install and configure Application Server instances, including the Infrastructure and Middle Tier platforms. Startup, shutdown and perform other basic operations for services and components of the Application Server. Become familiar with the most common Web-based, GUI-based and text-based administration tools available for the AS components. Configure the HTTP Server, including virtual host definitions. Configure and monitor the Web Cache and deploy a new, cached web site. Learn basic troubleshooting skills, using facilities found within the Application Server. Perform minimal access to and exercise of the primary Middle Tier components such as Business Intelligence Reports and Discoverer, Portal, Wireless. Troubleshoot configuration problems using Application Server utilities and logs and operating system and network facilities. Configure critical instance components used for identity management, such as Single Sign-on (SSO), Certificate Authority and Oracle Internet Directory (OID). Use the Portal interface to perform Application Server administration and consider the architecture of the Portal environment in providing a user-interface to application services. COURSE CONTENT:   Introduction To Application Servers About Application Servers About The Oracle10G Grid Architecture More About The Service-Oriented Architecture Introduction To Oracle 10G AS About The Oracle10G AS Architecture About The Web Cache Oracle Http Server Oracle Containers For Java (Oc4J) Identity Management Services Business Intelligence Suite Oracle Forms Services Oracle Portal Oracle Wireless Oracle AS Personalization Other Related Products Installing Oracle As Infrastructure Oracle AS Editions & Installation Options Topology Considerations The Installation Process Post-Installation Steps Installing Oracle As Middle Tier A Sample Middle Tier Installation Dialog Post-Installation Steps Using Oracle AS Management Tools Using The Em Application Server Control Using The Command-Line Interface Identifying Service Status Managing & Configuring The HTTP Server HTTP Server Home Page Configuring Virtual Hosts Administration Page Redirecting Urls Managing & Configuring Oracle Web Cache Web Cache Internal Architecture Web Cache Administration Interfaces Web Cache Administration Tasks Testing The Cache & ESI Processing Managing & Configuring OC4J More About The Architecture Managing OC4J Instances Deploying Java Applications Deploy EAR & WAR Applications Configure Data Sources Managing The OID More About Directory Services Oid Management Via Em Oracle Directory Manager Command-Line Tools Managing Access Using DAS About The DAS Architecture OID Self-Service Console Identity Management Realms Administering Oracle SSO SSO Architecture & Monitoring Administer The SSO Server Interacting With The SSO Server Securing Oracle AS Components Using SSL Securing The HTTP Server Securing The Web Cache Securing EM Application Server Control Securing SSO Managing & Configuring The Oracle AS CA More About Certificates & The OCA Architecture Establishing Identity As An OCA Administrator Access OCA Administration Pages Access OCA User Pages Oracle Wallet Manager Managing Oracle AS & Portal Using Portal Administration About Portal Builder Oracle AS Administration Using Portal Portal Administration Using EM Configuring Webdav PPJ/SID/06