Apache Tomcat Administration Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the Apache Tomcat Administration course offered by Koenig Solutions, students should meet the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of web technologies and the HTTP protocol.
• Familiarity with operating systems, particularly Windows and Linux, as installation steps for both are covered.
• Basic knowledge of command-line operations in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Fundamental awareness of Java concepts, as Tomcat is a Java servlet container.
• Some experience with system administration tasks such as managing users, permissions, and software installations.
• An introductory level of network concepts to comprehend high availability and clustering strategies.

While these prerequisites are designed to set a foundation for the course, the training is structured to guide learners through the complexities of Apache Tomcat Administration. Even those with minimal experience in the above areas are encouraged to participate, as the course will build upon these foundational skills.

Target Audience for Apache Tomcat Administration

The Apache Tomcat Administration course offers in-depth training for managing web applications with Tomcat, ideal for IT professionals focused on server administration.

• System Administrators
• Web Administrators
• DevOps Engineers
• Java Developers
• Application Support Analysts
• IT Operations Professionals
• Security Specialists
• Infrastructure Architects
• Technical Consultants
• Middleware Analysts

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Apache Tomcat Administration?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes

This Apache Tomcat Administration course equips students with a comprehensive understanding of Tomcat server setup, management, deployment, and security for robust web application delivery.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the purpose and core features of Apache Tomcat and when it is the appropriate choice for web application deployment.
• Successfully install and configure the Java Development Kit (JDK) and Apache Tomcat on both Windows and Linux platforms.
• Master the deployment of web applications using the Tomcat Manager Application and comprehend the functionalities it provides.
• Learn to manually deploy web applications through scripting for greater control and automation.
• Gain knowledge of Tomcat's configuration files including server.xml and users.xml, and understand their roles in server setup.
• Acquire the ability to manage shared library files and interpret various log files for effective troubleshooting.
• Implement security measures by creating users and roles, generating self-signed certificates, and configuring SSL to secure web applications.
• Set up a high-availability cluster with multiple nodes to ensure redundancy and scalability, and integrate a load balancer for traffic management.
• Understand the concept and configuration of virtual hosting to serve multiple domains from a single Tomcat instance.
• Develop skills in log management, including configuring the logging system to monitor and maintain a healthy server environment.