Tomcat Administration — A 3 day course
Synopsis
This Tomcat Administration course teaches the core skills needed to install and manage the Tomcat Web Container up to version 7.
As well as configuring the Tomcat Web Container, this hands-on course shows delegates how to deploy and monitor Java Enterprise Edition web applications. Delegates will also configure Tomcat to work with the Apache Web Server and third-party databases. We will also investigate troubleshooting, tuning and logging, as well as high availability concepts such as clustering and load balancing.
Objectives
To provide the skills necessary to install, configure, manage, deploy applications to and understand the core aspects of Apache Tomcat.
By the end of this course the delegate should be able to:
- Install and configure Tomcat
- Understand the Java Enterprise Edition architecture
- Deploy applications
- Administer Tomcat both manually and with Tomcat Manager
- Integrate Tomcat with the Apache Web Server
- Enable database access and connection pooling
- Implement Tomcat security
- Understand clustering and load balancing
- Monitor and tune performance
Contents
Introducing Tomcat
- Apache and Tomcat
- Application Servers and Web Containers
- Tomcat Component Tour
- Versions History and Capabilities
Java Enterprise Edition Architecture
- Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) Applications
- Servlets and JSP
- Tomcat the Web Container
Installing Tomcat
- Installation Options
- Setting up Java
- Installing the Tomcat Web Container
- Validating a Successful Installation
Configuration Essentials
- The Tomcat Directory Structure
- Understanding the Configuration Files
- The Component Architecture
- JVM Configuration
Administrative Tasks
- Using Tomcat Manager
- Working with Ports
- Changing Default Directories
- JMX and Tomcat
Logging and Monitoring
- Understanding Log Files
- Troubleshooting
- Load Testing
- Interpreting Results
Deploying Applications
- Deploying WAR Files
- Hot Deployment
- Deploying Unpacked Files
- Scripting with Ant
- Deploying with Tomcat Manager
Defining Datasources
- Configuring a JDBC Datasource
- Using JNDI Resources
- Connection Pooling
Working with Web Servers
- Tomcat and the Apache Web Server
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Web Servers
- Configuring Apache with Tomcat
- Virtual Hosting
Clustering
- Clustering Benefits
- Setting up Clustering
- Load Balancing and Failover
Security Considerations
- File System Security
- Realms, Roles and Users
- Java Security Manager
- SSL Configuration
Custom Tomcat Builds
- Support Libraries
- Setting up Apache Ant
- Generating Builds
Publicly scheduled dates, locations, and prices
A schedule of dates for this subject is not currently available. Please call 0333 210 0140 or use our contact form to enquire about places and availability.
Suitable For
This Tomcat Administration course is aimed at application server administrators. It may also benefit developers who require a greater understanding of deployment and administration with Tomcat.
Follow-On Courses
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge of Tomcat is required, but delegates should be from a technical background.