Make the most of completely revamped administration tools in WebSphere Version 5 IBM WebSphere Version 5 offers a completely rewritten, radically improved infrastructure for administering servers and applications. Now, its creators have written the definitive WebSphere Version 5 administration reference and tutorial: everything you need to manage WebSphere to the highest levels of performance and efficiency. The authors systematically cover all four WebSphere administration toolsets: command-line utilities, the new Administrative Console, scripting tools, and Java management APIs. You'll find a complete library of code examples, plus powerful new insider's tips for maximizing your productivity as a WebSphere administrator. Whether you're managing WebSphere Version 5 or incorporating administrative support into new WebSphere applications, this book provides you with the techniques, examples, and tips you need to do it right. * Fundamentals of WebSphere administration: servers, nodes, node agents, cells, clusters, and the deployment manager * Revamped package structure of WebSphere Version 5 and its implications * Process internals, distributed administration features, administrative security, and XML configuration file structure * Command-line tools: a complete reference with practical examples * Web-based graphical management with the new Administrative Console * Scripting the management features of WebSphere Version 5 with wsadmin * Writing custom management programs * Extending the native WebSphere administrative system with new managed options * Using Java administrative APIs to manage WebSphere applications from other products * Sum Includes extensive code examples, real-world scenarios, and best practices