Utilizing Jython scripting, you can dramatically reduce the effort, resources, and expense associated with managing WebSphere Application Server. WebSphere Application Server Administration Using Jython will show you how. The first start-to-finish guide to Jython scripting for WebSphere administration, this book’s practical techniques and downloadable scripts can help you improve efficiency, repeatability, and automation in any WebSphere environment.

This book’s expert authors begin with practical introductions to both WebSphere Application Server administration and Jython, today’s powerful, Java implementation of Python. Next, they cover a broad spectrum of WebSphere management tasks and techniques, presenting real, easy-to-adapt solutions for everything from server configuration and security to database management. These are powerful solutions you can begin using immediately–whether you’re running WebSphere in production, development, or test environments.

Coverage includes

Mastering the Jython rules, characteristics, and properties that are most valuable in WebSphere scripting
Viewing and manipulating WebSphere configuration and run-time details
Making the most of the wsadmin scripting engine and objects–including rarely-used wsadmin parameters that can simplify administration
Adjusting wsadmin properties to reflect your needs and environment
Using the AdminApp scripting object to list, view, install, uninstall, and modify AppServer applications
Using the AdminTask object to manipulate WebSphere Application Server at a high level
Configuring the WebSphere Application Server with AdminConfig
Manipulating active AppServer objects (MBeans) with AdminControl
Controlling security, including aliases, roles, administrative and application security, and multiple security domains

About the Author

Robert A. Gibson is an Advisory Software Engineer with 30+ years’ experience in software roles at IBM, including architect, developer, tester, instructor, and technical support professional. He is currently team leader for IBM’s WebSphere Distributed Application Server technical support group.

Arthur Kevin McGrath has worked for Contract Engineers in multiple positions since 1983. He has lectured internationally on programming languages, management, and quality assurance, and authored multiple courses on these topics.

Noel J. Bergman, cofounder of DevTech, has 25+ years’ experience with advanced technology. A member of the Apache Software Foundation, he is Vice President of the Apache Incubator.

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