Publication date : 07/26/2024
Course : Tomcat, administering a Java EE Web server
Practical course - 3d
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 | Installing and configuring a Tomcat server |
| Deploying Java EE applications |
| Setting up a database connection pool |
| Optimizing Tomcat server performance |
| Securing a Tomcat server and its resources |
Intended audience
System administrators, operators and integrators.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Web technologies, Java/Web architecture (JSP/Servlet) and servers.
Practical details
Hands-on work
Participants will be able to implement the various techniques covered on Linux and Windows platforms.
Course schedule
1 Java EE application context
- Apache projects. Tomcat distributions.
- Java EE, Servlet, JSP and components: architecture.
2 Installation
- JVM installation and configuration.
- Server installation. Options.
- Install and compile Tomcat with Ant.
- Tomcat components: directories, engine, connectors...
Hands-on work
Tomcat installation and basic configuration.
3 Configuration
- Configurations: components, users, deployment, access control, Web application.
- Configuration tools. Automation with Ant.
- Query filtering (the "Valves"), logging. Single Sign On. Realms.
- Configuring session persistence. JNDI resources: JDBC and Mail.
- Analysis of Java class loading.
Hands-on work
Configuration of a supplied application.
4 Connectors
- HTTP 1.0 and 1.1 and Coyote connector.
- Using Tomcat with a Reverse Proxy.
- Integration with IIS and Apache.
- Integration via mod_proxy (HTTP and AJP).
- Integration via mod_jk.
- Optimization. Load distribution.
- JDBC connectors: alternatives and configuration.
Hands-on work
Access to the supplied application via a Web server and connection to a database.
5 Security
- Principles. Securing the file system. Permissions. Java Security Manager and Tomcat.
- Realms": message digest, roles, files, JDBC.
- The SSL protocol.
Hands-on work
Application security.
6 Logging
- JULI, configuration logging.properties.
- Log4J project. Outputs: console, file, syslog...
- Logger. Log levels. Log reading.
- Configuration via XML or Java.
- Replace JULI with Log4J.
Hands-on work
Implementation and configuration of application logging.
7 Performance and testing
- Configuration "standalone" or with Web server.
- JVM, memory usage.
- Scaling.
- Load testing with JMeter.
- Server load and application load.
- JMX monitoring.
Hands-on work
Draw up a test plan for the application.
Customer reviews
3,8 / 5
Customer reviews are based on end-of-course evaluations. The score is calculated from all evaluations within the past year. Only reviews with a textual comment are displayed.
MATTHIAS R.
17/11/25
4 / 5
I think it would be interesting to spend more time on performance optimisation.
EMMANUEL C.
17/11/25
5 / 5
The content was exactly what I expected from the course, and I really liked the way it was taught.
ABDELHNINE M.
17/11/25
5 / 5
I was very satisfied with this course: - the number of participants meant that the trainer was able to provide high-quality follow-up for questions and practical exercises - the trainer's teaching skills and human touch.
PARTICIPANTS
System administrators, operators and integrators.
PREREQUISITES
Basic knowledge of Web technologies, Java/Web architecture (JSP/Servlet) and servers.
TRAINER QUALIFICATIONS
The experts leading the training are specialists in the covered subjects. They have been approved by our instructional teams for both their professional knowledge and their teaching ability, for each course they teach. They have at least five to ten years of experience in their field and hold (or have held) decision-making positions in companies.
ASSESSMENT TERMS
The trainer evaluates each participant’s academic progress throughout the training using multiple choice, scenarios, hands-on work and more.
Participants also complete a placement test before and after the course to measure the skills they’ve developed.
TERMS AND DEADLINES
Registration must be completed 24 hours before the start of the training.
ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Do you need special accessibility accommodations? Contact Mrs. Fosse, Disability Manager, at psh-accueil@orsys.fr to review your request and its feasibility.
System administrators, operators and integrators.
PREREQUISITES
Basic knowledge of Web technologies, Java/Web architecture (JSP/Servlet) and servers.
TRAINER QUALIFICATIONS
The experts leading the training are specialists in the covered subjects. They have been approved by our instructional teams for both their professional knowledge and their teaching ability, for each course they teach. They have at least five to ten years of experience in their field and hold (or have held) decision-making positions in companies.
ASSESSMENT TERMS
The trainer evaluates each participant’s academic progress throughout the training using multiple choice, scenarios, hands-on work and more.
Participants also complete a placement test before and after the course to measure the skills they’ve developed.
TEACHING AIDS AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES
• The main teaching aids and instructional methods used in the training are audiovisual aids, documentation and course material, hands-on application exercises and corrected exercises for practical training courses, case studies and coverage of real cases for training seminars.
• At the end of each course or seminar, ORSYS provides participants with a course evaluation questionnaire that is analysed by our instructional teams.
• A check-in sheet for each half-day of attendance is provided at the end of the training, along with a course completion certificate if the trainee attended the entire session.
• The main teaching aids and instructional methods used in the training are audiovisual aids, documentation and course material, hands-on application exercises and corrected exercises for practical training courses, case studies and coverage of real cases for training seminars.
• At the end of each course or seminar, ORSYS provides participants with a course evaluation questionnaire that is analysed by our instructional teams.
• A check-in sheet for each half-day of attendance is provided at the end of the training, along with a course completion certificate if the trainee attended the entire session.
TERMS AND DEADLINES
Registration must be completed 24 hours before the start of the training.
ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Do you need special accessibility accommodations? Contact Mrs. Fosse, Disability Manager, at psh-accueil@orsys.fr to review your request and its feasibility.
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