WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Performance Tuning WA815G Course Overview

WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Performance Tuning WA815G Course Overview

The WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Performance Tuning WA815G course is designed to equip learners with the skills needed to tune and optimize the performance of IBM WebSphere Application Server environments. It covers various aspects of performance tuning, from understanding the components and systems, to hands-on exercises with tools like Apache JMeter for load testing.

Participants will delve into performance concepts, JVM tuning, connection pool optimization, and the use of monitoring tools to collect performance data. They will learn how to profile applications, manage clusters for scalability, and implement effective tuning methods. The course also includes practical exercises, such as configuring the POD, installing the DayTrader Benchmark, and load testing a clustered environment.

Upon completion of this course, learners will have the knowledge to enhance the performance and efficiency of their WebSphere Application Server deployments, making them valuable assets in a performance-critical IT environment.

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Course Prerequisites

To ensure that participants can fully benefit from the WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Performance Tuning WA815G course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:


  • Basic understanding of WebSphere Application Server: Familiarity with the basic concepts and architecture of WebSphere Application Server, including knowledge of the administrative console.


  • Experience with WebSphere Application Server administration: Hands-on experience in managing and configuring WebSphere Application Server environments.


  • Fundamental knowledge of Java: Understanding of Java concepts and the ability to read Java code will help in understanding performance tuning related to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM).


  • Basic operating system skills: Proficiency with navigating and performing tasks in the operating system on which WebSphere Application Server is hosted, such as Linux or Windows.


  • Understanding of performance monitoring: Awareness of the importance of performance monitoring and some experience with performance analysis tools.


  • Conceptual knowledge of networking: An understanding of networking concepts to comprehend the tuning of connection pools and cluster configurations.


While these prerequisites are aimed at setting a foundation for the course, individuals with a strong desire to learn and a commitment to understanding the course material are encouraged to enroll. Prior exposure to performance tuning concepts, although beneficial, is not mandatory.


Target Audience for WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Performance Tuning WA815G

The WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Performance Tuning WA815G course is tailored for IT professionals seeking to optimize server performance.


  • System Administrators
  • Application Developers
  • Performance Analysts
  • Middleware Analysts
  • IT Specialists
  • Technical Support Engineers
  • IT Operations professionals who work with WebSphere
  • Architects responsible for performance tuning and capacity planning


Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Performance Tuning WA815G?

Introduction to the Course’s Learning Outcomes and Concepts Covered

This course provides comprehensive training in performance tuning for WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5, including JVM tuning, monitoring tools, and load testing with Apache JMeter.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

  • Understand the architecture of WebSphere Application Server systems and components to identify performance bottlenecks.
  • Learn foundational performance concepts and the tasks associated with tuning an enterprise system.
  • Acquire hands-on experience with Apache JMeter to conduct load testing and benchmarking using the DayTrader application.
  • Gain proficiency in using WebSphere performance monitoring tools to gather and analyze performance data.
  • Master the techniques for tuning WebSphere performance using various server configuration methods.
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of Java Virtual Machine (JVM) operation, including garbage collection (GC) policies and performance monitoring.
  • Learn to adjust JVM settings to optimize server performance and troubleshoot common JVM-related issues.
  • Enhance database connectivity and application performance by fine-tuning JDBC connection pools and enabling servlet caching.
  • Perform application profiling with tools like the Java Health Center to identify and resolve application-level performance issues.
  • Explore scalability options by load testing WebSphere Application Server clusters, ensuring high availability, and robust performance under heavy loads.

Target Audience for WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Performance Tuning WA815G

The WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Performance Tuning WA815G course is tailored for IT professionals seeking to optimize server performance.


  • System Administrators
  • Application Developers
  • Performance Analysts
  • Middleware Analysts
  • IT Specialists
  • Technical Support Engineers
  • IT Operations professionals who work with WebSphere
  • Architects responsible for performance tuning and capacity planning


Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5 Performance Tuning WA815G?

Introduction to the Course’s Learning Outcomes and Concepts Covered

This course provides comprehensive training in performance tuning for WebSphere Application Server V8.5.5, including JVM tuning, monitoring tools, and load testing with Apache JMeter.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

  • Understand the architecture of WebSphere Application Server systems and components to identify performance bottlenecks.
  • Learn foundational performance concepts and the tasks associated with tuning an enterprise system.
  • Acquire hands-on experience with Apache JMeter to conduct load testing and benchmarking using the DayTrader application.
  • Gain proficiency in using WebSphere performance monitoring tools to gather and analyze performance data.
  • Master the techniques for tuning WebSphere performance using various server configuration methods.
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of Java Virtual Machine (JVM) operation, including garbage collection (GC) policies and performance monitoring.
  • Learn to adjust JVM settings to optimize server performance and troubleshoot common JVM-related issues.
  • Enhance database connectivity and application performance by fine-tuning JDBC connection pools and enabling servlet caching.
  • Perform application profiling with tools like the Java Health Center to identify and resolve application-level performance issues.
  • Explore scalability options by load testing WebSphere Application Server clusters, ensuring high availability, and robust performance under heavy loads.