JBoss Application Server Administration - 4 days Online Classroom

JBoss Application Server Administration - 4 days Online Classroom

Master the administration of enterprise Java applications with this comprehensive JBoss Application Server Administration course. Designed for IT professionals responsible for deploying, configuring, and maintaining JBoss environments, this hands-on training equips you with the practical skills to manage secure, reliable, and high-performing application servers.

Throughout the course, you'll learn how to install and configure JBoss Application Server, manage deployments, administer standalone and domain environments, configure security, monitor system performance, troubleshoot common issues, and optimise server resources. You'll also explore clustering, load balancing, logging, and automation techniques that help ensure high availability and efficient enterprise application management.

By combining expert instruction with practical lab exercises, you'll gain the confidence to administer JBoss Application Server environments in production and support enterprise Java applications with greater efficiency and reliability.

Key Features

• Course and material in english
• Intermediate level
• 4 days of live instructor-led virtual training (8 hours / day)
• All relevant course materials
• 50+ recommended study hours
• Certificate included

Learning Outcomes

• Database Connectivity and Enterprise Messaging: Learn how to configure database connectivity and messaging services within JBoss Application Server. You'll set up JDBC data sources, manage connection pools to optimise database performance, and configure Java Message Service (JMS) resources, including connection factories, queues, and topics. These skills enable reliable communication and efficient data access across enterprise applications.
• Server Security and Performance Optimisation: Develop the skills to secure and optimise JBoss Application Server for production environments. You'll configure authentication modules, enable HTTPS connectivity, protect sensitive information using password vaults, and tune JVM and server subsystems such as EJB, JMS, and web services to improve application performance, scalability, and stability.
• High Availability with Clustering and Load Balancing: Explore how to build resilient, highly available JBoss environments using clustering and load balancing. You'll learn to configure clustered server instances, balance workloads across multiple nodes, and understand the differences between standalone and domain mode deployments while maintaining session persistence and uninterrupted service availability.
• Enterprise Messaging with Java Message Service (JMS): Gain a solid understanding of how JMS supports asynchronous, event-driven communication in enterprise applications. You'll configure messaging services within JBoss, implement messaging resources for distributed systems, and learn how JMS enhances application integration, scalability, and reliability across complex enterprise environments.

Target Audience

• JBoss Application Server administrators.
• Middleware and application server administrators.
• Java application support engineers.
• System administrators responsible for enterprise Java environments.
• DevOps engineers managing Java application deployments.
• IT professionals transitioning into middleware administration roles.

Prerequisites

• A basic understanding of Linux or Windows system administration.
• Familiarity with Java applications and enterprise web technologies.
• Basic networking knowledge.
• Previous experience with application servers is beneficial but not required.

Course Outline

Day 1: JBoss Fundamentals & Administration

• Explore the JBoss Application Server ecosystem, including WildFly, Enterprise editions, and core architecture.
• Install Java and JBoss Application Server using recommended installation methods.
• Understand Java Enterprise Edition (JEE) architecture, including web components, business services, and web services.
• Learn how JBoss integrates into enterprise middleware environments and application infrastructures.
• Manage JBoss using the Command Line Interface (CLI) and the Web Administration Console.
• Automate common administrative tasks with CLI scripting and gain an introduction to JMX-based management.

Day 2: Server Configuration & System Management

• Configure JBoss in standalone mode, including server settings and directory structures.
• Set up and administer domain mode using domain controllers, host controllers, and server groups.
• Understand the lifecycle of JBoss server instances in both standalone and domain deployments.
• Start, stop, monitor, and manage application server instances efficiently.
• Implement backup and recovery strategies to support business continuity.
• Configure and manage the logging subsystem, including log handlers and troubleshooting techniques.

Day 3: Application Deployment & Enterprise Services

• Deploy enterprise applications using WAR and EAR packages in standalone and domain environments.
• Manage deployments through both the CLI and the Web Administration Console.
• Configure JDBC drivers, data sources, and database connection pools for reliable database connectivity.
• Learn how JBoss communicates with enterprise databases through managed data sources.
• Understand the fundamentals of Java Message Service (JMS) for enterprise messaging.
• Configure JMS connection factories, queues, and topics to support scalable application integration.

Day 4: Security, Clustering & Performance Optimisation

• Configure the JBoss web tier, including web connectors, deployment descriptors, Apache integration, and JAX-WS web services.
• Create and manage batch processing jobs using the JEE Batch framework and Batch subsystem.
• Build highly available environments using clustering and load balancing in standalone and domain modes.
• Secure JBoss deployments by configuring authentication, login modules, HTTPS, password vaults, and protected messaging resources.
• Optimise JVM settings and tune web, JMS, and EJB subsystems to improve application performance.
• Apply enterprise best practices for monitoring, scaling, and maintaining secure, high-performing JBoss environments.

FAQ

When is the class held?

The majority of the class is a full-day online course from morning to afternoon CET with 8 hours / day straight. However, please contact us to confirm the final detailed schedules.

Are the skills applicable to different JBoss versions?

Yes. The concepts covered in this course are relevant across multiple JBoss platforms, including WildFly and JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP). You'll develop practical administration skills that can be applied to a wide range of enterprise deployments and future platform upgrades.

How does this course differ from vendor-led training?

This course takes a practical, vendor-independent approach that focuses on real-world administration rather than product-specific theory. Through hands-on exercises and real deployment scenarios, you'll gain skills that are directly applicable to enterprise environments and everyday operational challenges.

Can this course be included as part of a wider training programme?

Yes. The course can be delivered as a standalone training event or integrated into a broader learning pathway. It can also be tailored to align with your organisation's technical requirements, infrastructure, and professional development objectives.

What practical experience will I gain during the course?

Training includes instructor-led practical labs that allow you to work in live JBoss Application Server environments. These guided exercises reinforce key concepts and provide valuable hands-on experience in configuring, deploying, securing, and administering enterprise application servers.

Is the course suitable for teams with varying levels of experience?

Absolutely. The course is designed to accommodate participants with different technical backgrounds. Instructors adjust the pace, examples, and level of guidance to ensure every learner gains practical knowledge while keeping the sessions engaging and productive for the entire group.