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IBM WebSphere Software	Modernizing Legacy Application Infrastructures	SYS-ED Approach to WebSphere Training
Learning Paths	Courseware for Teaching	Industry Standard WebSphere and Rational Courses
Portfolio of WebSphere Family Clients	WebSphere Application Server Courses	Rational Application Developer Courses
Why SYS-ED for WebSphere and Rational Training	Java Catalog	Evolving IT - Interrelated Technologies
Java Training Program	WebSphere and Rational Training in New York	Technology Exchange Websites
Technology Driven IT Training	Delivery Medium	Web-based Training Services

WebSphere Application Server and SOA: Service Oriented Architecture Decisions

IBM WebSphere Software

IBM's WebSphere web server and Rational development platform has emerged as the software of choice for a high percentage of Fortune 1000 companies, government municipalities, and healthcare providers. WAS: WebSphere Application Server is a J2EE 1.5- compliant platform for assembling, deploying, and managing applications that are part of an SOA environment. It is the foundation of the IBM WebSphere software platform. WAS provides a consistent end-to-end architecture and programming model. There are multiple products targeting different markets; the base commonality provides for simplified management and operational flexibility.

The major editions of WebSphere Application Server are:

Edition	Base Functionality
IBM WebSphere Application Server	Core is a J2EE application server optimized for a single-server environment.
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Express	Combines the visual IBM Rational development tool with a J2EE application server.
IBM WebSphere Application Server Community Edition - WAS CE	Open source J2EE 1.5 application server based on the Apache Geronimo project.
IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment - WAS ND	Provides near-continuous availability, with advanced performance and management capabilities.
WebSphere Application Server Hypervisor	Provides the featureset for virtual environments for the WAS editions which execute on a hypervisor and support the Open Virtualization Format: IBM PowerVM on AIX and VMware ESX. It is required for implementing 1- Feature Packs and 2- Clustering and high availability management.

IBM web applications infrastructure family offers a stable roadmap with incremental enhancements that build on a longstanding and well established portfolio of applications. IBM commercial WAS software is built on the same code base and have a shared architecture. Applications originally written for and deployed on a WAS Express for Windows server can be moved without any coding changes to any other WAS server, including WAS for z/OS. This also contributes to easier administration and improved developer productivity.

IBM has an association with the Apache Geronimo open source project and WAS CE is entry level freeware which includes Apache Tomcat plus other services such as security, EJB, messaging, and web services support. There is an upgrade path to IBM’s commercial WebSphere software product line.

The major competition in the web server market is Oracle Corporation's: WLS: WebLogic Application Server and OAS: Oracle Application Server. The SPECjAppServer2004 client/server benchmark has been used for measuring the performance of J2EE applications and each of the components that make up an application environment. Java Operations per Second and Java Operations per Second per Processor Cores are statistics used in assessing web server performance; the findings were that the IBM WebSphere provided the best overall performance. SYS-ED continues to review benchmarks in a variety of hardware and hybrid software environments.

Modernizing Legacy Application Infrastructures

Service Oriented Architecture incorporates an established set of practices which is becoming increasingly mainstream. IBM has applied a comprehensive approach to implementing a SOA application-based middleware frameworks and reusable SOA architecture.

In order to plan for, design, implement, and monitor IBM’s SOA guidelines, organizational enterprise is requiring that information technology training be held accountable for delivering increased operational services, better use of resources, and return on investment.

SYS-ED's courses and training programs teach and provide insights on:

infrastructure flexibility through better integration between back end systems.
using SOA infrastructure to link information from multiple sources.
reducing duplication and lowering software license costs.
repurposing applications to reduce development costs.
simplifying data sharing and information.
evaluating data from siloed systems.
business process and data management and modifying web-based services.

SYS-ED continues to evaluate IBM, Oracle, and third party white papers on application modernization and compare those findings with CETi Technology Partner consultancy assignments.

SYS-ED's longstanding experience with IBM IMS, CICS Transaction Server and VSAM system software provides us with a privileged perspective from which to demonstrate and teach platform migration. Members of our staff are recognized experts on DB2 UDB and WebSphere MQ. It is standard policy for SYS-ED to tailor our WebSphere and Rational training programs to include project specifications and client-specific exercises. We refer to this premium training service as educational consultancy.

WebSphere Java Environments Java New Features

WebSphere MQ Middleware
Web Server Implementation - Oracle versus IBM

SYS-ED Approach to WebSphere Training

SYS-ED’s WebSphere and Rational curriculum incorporates the first generation and longstanding experience of SYS-ED staff with IBM software. Our system consultant instructors developed applications and taught courses with IBM's predecessor software to WebSphere: VisualAge and WASD. VisualAge did not deliver on what IBM promised; WASD was a significant improvement. A standard component of the SYS-ED training service is to configure a prototype environment which affords a client the opportunity to assess a variety of server configurations and the trade-offs associated with an implementation.

WAS: WebSphere Application Server courses teach:

The steps required for administering and implementing security.
A variety of different administrative tasks and scenarios.
How to implement recovery, reporting, and workload management.
How to use tools required for performance design and implementation.
Guidelines for the efficient identification and resolution of performance problems.

RAD: Rational Application Developer courses teach:

The development environment - both Eclipse and Rational.
Integration and use with the major databases, not just IBM DB2.
J2EE and its components and project management.
Performance design.
Guidelines and recommendations not readily discernable from the source IBM documentation.

The WebSphere and Rational courseware used in SYS-ED training services is highly respected. The content incorporates an examination of the web server architecture with program logic and sample programs which have been validated on consultancy assignments. Given the strategic importance of WebSphere MQ middleware with non-IBM commercial and open source software, reference material which demonstrates and explains is fundamental to an effective training experience.

Courses are available in a traditional classroom, distance-learning medium, or client presentation system delivery medium. Upon completion of a course, students are welcome to submit WebSphere and Rational questions from back on the job.

Oracle Training Services

Information Technology
in Transition

Open Source Software

Longstanding Consultancy Experience
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Alternative to the Information Training
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Learning Paths

CICS	DB2
Java	.NET
Oracle	Web Design
WebSphere	WebSphere MQ
XML	UNIX

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Courseware for Teaching

The Computer Education Techniques courseware used in SYS-ED courses consists of student hand-outs, training aids, and industry-specific examples and exercises. The CETi knowledge base aggregates and analyzes information in the public domain. It also is a service for reviewing and answering questions. Content is selectively added to courseware. SYS-ED's long-term strategy is to have our courseware recognized as a NRV: Nationally Recognized Vendor. At the client discretion, an industry standard textbook and accompanying presentation slides also can be utilized.

WebSphere Studio Application Developer	WebSphere Application Developer Overview	WebSphere Application Server 6.0 Administration	WebSphere Application Server Administration	WebSphere MQ Administration: Windows, AIX, and UNIX
Table of Contents	Table of Contents	Table of Contents	Table of Contents	Table of Contents
Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement
Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives
Chapter 1	Chapter 1	Chapter 1	Chapter 1	Chapter 1
Chapter 2	Chapter 2	Chapter 2	Chapter 2	Chapter 2
Index	Index	Index	Index	Index

WebSphere MQ: Application Programming	Rational ClearCase Essentials	Java Programming	Java Application Development: - Advanced	Java Practices, Framework, and Tools
Table of Contents	Table of Contents	Table of Contents	Table of Contents	Table of Contents
Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement	Copyright Acknowledgement
Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives	Performance Objectives
Chapter 1	Chapter 1	Chapter 1	Chapter 1	Chapter 1
Chapter 2	Chapter 2	Chapter 2	Chapter 2	Chapter 2
Index	Index	Index	Index	Index

Industry Standard WebSphere and Rational Courses

SYS-ED's courses have been developed upon the application of adult learning theory and the standards of the New York State Department of Education.

SYS-ED's WebSphere and Rational training is augmented with industry- and client-specific examples, sample programs, and exercises.

Utilization of the SOA: Service Oriented Architecture hub for minimizing expensive communications and networking hardware.	The adoption of SOA for Enterprise modernization through tighter integration of new workloads.
Examine application architecture and code and how it maps to the business and information technology architecture.	Accelerating return on investment with reduced risk to business through bidirectional connectivity and reuse of existing Java assets.
Leveraging z/OS qualities of service to optimize performance and provide continuous availability for mission-critical applications.	The value of composite application and mission critical workloads on System z.

SYS-ED is independent from the source software companies and when we can not warranty a superior training outcome, will politely turn down an assignment.

Portfolio of WebSphere Family Clients

Portfolio of Java Clients

Portfolio of Web Server Clients

WebSphere Application Server Courses

WAS: WebSphere Application Server: Administration	WAS: WebSphere Application Server: Installation and Configuration	WAS: WebSphere Application Server: Performance Design and Tuning
You will learn: the relationship between WAS and the WebSphere family. architectural concepts related to WAS. how to install and configure base WAS. J2EE: Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition concepts. how to assemble and install server-side Java enterprise applications. WAS administrative tools for configuring and managing enterprise applications. how to configure security for server-side application resources. how to deploy applications. how to interpret performance information. problem determination tools and log files for troubleshooting.	You will learn: architecture serving as the foundation of WebSphere Application Server. how to install and configure WebSphere Application Server. how to assemble and install Java enterprise applications. how to configure and manage Java enterprise applications using administrative tools. how to configure application resource security. how to deploy applications. how to assess application server and application component performance information. how to perform troubleshooting tasks. executing and using the WSadmin tool.	You will learn: a performance testing methodology. how to identify bottleneck points in a distributed WebSphere Application. how to construct and execute valid application test scenarios. how to analyze application performance with WebSphere performance tools. how to implement walkthroughs with industry leading performance tools. configuring application databases for optimal performance. planning for post-deployment monitoring of applications. how to analyze the data using WebSphere Resource Analyzer.

Rational Application Developer Courses

Rational Application Developer: Java Programming	Rational Application Developer: Programming	Rational Application Developer: Servlet and JSP Development	Rational ClearCase: Administration
You will learn: the RAD featureset as an IDE for the development of a J2EE environment. perspectives, views, and editors in RAD. developing GUIs with the Visual Editor for Java. developing Java applications using RAD. how to develop web applications using RAD with Page Designer, HTML, cascading style sheets, servlets, and JSPs. RAD tools and wizards for manipulating EJB, XML, RDBMS, and web services. RAD integration with the WAS: WebSphere Application Server test environment.	You will learn: principles of object oriented design. how to implement object oriented based applications. design and implement efficient Java programs. the IDE - RAD and Eclipse development environment. building and embedding applets in web pages using Java. how to develop multi-threaded programs using Java. developing web based applications using Servlet and JSP. developing business logic layer using EJB. how to efficiently develop applications in the RAD: Rational Application Developer environment. deploy application code inside WebSphere Application Server.	You will learn: develop, debug, and test server-side applications using IBM Rational Application Developer. test servlets using IBM Rational tools. develop and test JSP pages using IBM Rational tools. use JavaBeans, JSPs and servlets in accordance with the MVC - Model/View/Controller programming model. develop, test, and use JSP custom tags. assemble and perform integration testing of Java EE-based applications using WebSphere Application Server. identify best practices for designing and building web applications - application frameworks and design patterns.	You will learn: understand ClearCase concepts. set up a development workspace. access and work with files under source control. merge work to and from the integration workspace. create and work with snapshot views. configure workspaces for parallel development. perform advanced merge operations. apply ClearCase metadata - labels, attributes, and hyperlinks. generate ClearCase reports. manage software builds.

Why SYS-ED for WebSphere and Rational Training

Get on the Fast Track .......

	Hands-on training	Web-based Training
	Superb courseware and training aids
	WebSphere New York Schedule
	Resources to accommodate small groups
	Tailored private courses - North America and Europe
	Warranty of Service
	Satisfied customers and industry testimonials
	Qualified training consultant for needs analysis and skills inventory
	Distance- and e-learning

Java Catalog

Evolving IT - Interrelated Technologies

Information technology training is more complex and challenging than ever before. Organizational enterprise has a substantial investment in infrastructure and applications specific to their operations. There are new industry standard protocols, web server and web enabled technologies, and development platforms which require a combination of development from scratch and integration with the existing system software and enterprise databases. There are long term implications regarding the strategic mix of commercial and open source software which is selected. Decisions have to be made on whether to maintain and upgrade the existing legacy applications, while retrofitting and transitioning to the new technologies. SYS-ED trained a significant portion of the first generation of DP personnel. And looks forward to training their IT successors in the 21st century.

Java Training Program

WebSphere MQ

IBM Mainframe Operations Training Program

WebSphere and Rational Training in New York

WebSphere and Rational Courses
SYS-ED's WebSphere and Rational courses are tough, but they're worth it. Our challenging "hands-on" WebSphere and Rational training provides a foundation and framework for Fortune 1000 companies, government municipalities, and healthcare providers to meet their staffing requirements and acquire specialized expertise in interrelated information technology. ¹

Courseware
SYS-ED's courseware is highly respected in information technology. We draw upon our extensive library of student handouts, sample programs and case studies to explain, demonstrate, and teach IBM WebSphere and Rational software and open source software. Our WebSphere curriculum includes industry standard and consultancy derived subject matter. We provide design guidelines and programming examples across a comprehensive range of base operating platforms: Linux- and UNIX- variants, mainframe, MS Windows, and hybrid internetworking implementations.

Teaching is Our Business
Most computer training companies are divisions of large software or consulting companies. Not SYS-ED. Our only goal is to provide quality computer training for motivated professionals - no more and no less. Because we're independent, we're free to concentrate on teaching - and since 1980 we have been doing it very well.

Our Teachers Know How to Teach
SYS-ED instructors combine teaching skills with broad practical experience as consultants. Our system consultants have been working with WebSphere and Rational since their initial release. We teach not only "how to", but "why", offering insights into the subject matter. After a course, we answer student questions back on the job.

Enrollment - SYS-ED WebSphere Courses are NOT for Everyone
No one is allowed to enroll in a SYS-ED WebSphere or Rational course, without a consultation with our Director of Education. We review the operational objectives and project specifications for the organization evaluating whether to send its employee for the training. The employee is allowed to register only if they have the background corresponding to the appropriate learning path: WebSphere, WebSphere MQ, or Java.

WebSphere and Rational Training in New York, at Your Office, or via the Web
SYS-ED WebSphere and Rational courses are held at our training center in Manhattan and in conjunction with Technology Partners in North America and Europe. If you prefer, we'll arrange distance-learning or tailored instructor-led classroom instruction on-site at your organization’s facilities. On-site courses can include the identical workshops, case studies, and hands-on approach as the WebSphere and Rational training we offer in New York.

For additional information including outlines, availability of private courses, references, and course customization, contact David Shapiro at our New York office at 212-564-9147 or register online.

Technology Exchange Websites
SYS-ED's websites compile, organize, and present software specific and established operational categorizations of information technology. They provide a framework for assessing knowledge transfer in a variety of delivery formats: web-based training, classroom instruction, technology updates, courseware, training aids, learning paths, and validation assessment.
http://www.webspheretrainingbysysed.us/commquests.htm
www.cicstrainingbysysed.us	www.db2trainingbysysed.us
www.imstrainingbysysed.us	www.javatrainingbysysed.us
www.mqseriestrainingbysysed.us	www.oracletrainingbysysed.us
www.unixtrainingbysysed.us	www.xmltrainingbysysed.us
http://www.sysed.com/tech_assessments/leader/java_training.asp

Footnote 1:
SYS-ED’s core WebSphere and Rational curriculum is being prepared for submission to the New York State Department of Education - Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision for technical review and licensing.

SYS-ED’s core Java curriculum has been submitted to the New York State Department of Education - Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision for technical review and licensing.