WebLogic Administration and Deployment by Richard Johnson

"WebLogic Administration and Deployment"

"WebLogic Administration and Deployment" is an in-depth, comprehensive guide designed for IT professionals, architects, and system administrators seeking to master Oracle WebLogic Server in enterprise environments. Beginning with a solid foundation in WebLogic’s core architecture, the book systematically covers every facet vital to effective administration—from domain and server concepts to high-availability clustering, JVM integration, and seamless interoperability with external systems. Readers are introduced to both the underpinnings of the platform and the strategic decisions that ensure scalable and robust deployments.

The volume excels in its coverage of complex, real-world topics such as advanced security administration, application deployment strategies, and resource management. It equips readers with the expertise needed to implement robust authentication, authorization, SSL transport security, vulnerability assessments, and audit integrations. Step-by-step chapters walk through installing, customizing, and upgrading WebLogic domains, tuning resources for optimal performance, and automating both routine and advanced administration tasks. Practical guidance extends to integrating with CI/CD pipelines, performing rolling deployments with zero downtime, and managing versioned applications at scale.

Further distinguishing itself, "WebLogic Administration and Deployment" delves into high availability, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting in mission-critical environments. Topics include clustering, real-time failover, session state replication, backup and restore strategies, as well as advanced chaos and performance testing techniques. The final chapters provide in-depth methodologies for diagnostics, automation, scripting, and escalation procedures, ensuring readers are prepared not only for efficient day-to-day management but also for navigating and resolving the most challenging support and incident scenarios in enterprise WebLogic deployments.