Course Code
xwikiadmin
Duration
21 hours (usually 3 days including breaks)
Requirements
- Experience working with a command line
- A functional understanding of Java applications
Audience
- Managers
- Members of an organizational team
Overview
XWiki is an open source wiki software platform written in Java. Aimed at enterprises, it offers WYSIWYG editing, OpenDocument import/export, semantic annotations, tagging, advanced permissions management, and extensibility.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at system administrators who wish to deploy and manage an XWiki server.
By the end of this training, participants will be able:
- Install a configure an XWiki server on premise.
- Create and manage users.
- Secure and optimize an XWiki server.
- Upgrade, back up and restore an XWiki server.
- Extend and customize the functionality and look and feel of XWiki.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction
Overview of XWiki Features and Architecture
Setting up XWiki
- Installation options
- Configuring XWiki
Managing Users
- Adding, changing, and removing users
- Authenticating users
- Setting up groups
- Managing permissions
Customizing the Look and Feel
- Customizing the logo, colors, font, etc.
- Customizing the layout
- Adding a skin
Extending XWiki
- Creating a forum, calendar, FAQ page, file manager, etc.
Administering the Database
- Running sanity checks
Securing XWiki
- Managing root and superuser accounts
- Handling attacks
Upgrading XWiki
- Choosing an upgrade approach (Debian package, docker, etc.)
Backing up and Restoring XWiki
- Backing up the database and WAR
- Using a backup script
Running Multiple XWiki Sites
- Setting up multi tenancy
Monitoring XWiki
- Choosing a monitoring tool
- Working with JMX Technology
Optimizing the Performance
- Running XWiki in a cluster
- Optimizing search, cache, web server, etc.
Troubleshooting
Summary and Conclusion
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