Course Outline
WLST Fundamentals
- Introduction to WLST and available scripting environments.
- Distinguishing between online and offline operating modes.
- Establishing connections to domains and managed servers.
Automated Domain Creation
- Authoring and executing offline WLST scripts.
- Utilizing templates and property files for consistency.
- Automating the configuration of nodes.
Scripted Application Deployment
- Deploying EAR and WAR archives via WLST.
- Implementing deployment plans and staged rollout strategies.
- Managing rolling updates and defining automation sequences.
Security Configuration Automation
- Programmatic creation of users and roles.
- Configuring realms, access policies, and credential stores.
- Scripting SSL and keystore configurations.
Monitoring and Diagnostics with WLST
- Accessing runtime MBeans for real-time data.
- Gathering metrics and performing automated health checks.
- Generating diagnostic reports through scripting.
Integrating WebLogic into CI/CD
- Incorporating WLST scripts into Jenkins or GitLab pipelines.
- Automating deployments across environment-specific setups.
- Applying Infrastructure as Code principles to WebLogic.
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- Completion of the Administration II module or equivalent practical experience.
- Proficiency in scripting languages and a solid understanding of WebLogic domain architecture.
- Fundamental knowledge of Python or shell scripting.
Target Audience
- Enterprise administrators prioritizing automation and system scalability.
- Middleware engineers responsible for supporting multiple WebLogic domains.
- DevOps teams implementing infrastructure as code practices.
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