Bea Weblogic Server Bible

* A comprehensive, hands-on guide to the nuts and bolts of installing, administering, and troubleshooting the latest version of WebLogic Server * Extensive coverage of building enterprise applications with this popular J2EE application server * Updated edition includes new coverage of BEA's WebLogic Workshop tool with WebLogic Server, expanded coverage of security and clustering, WebLogic Integration, and WebLogic Portal * BEA leads the J2EE application server market, and its market share continues to grow * Companion Web site features additional code, examples, and updates

BEA WebLogic Server is the premier Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) application server--a product that lets e-businesses roll out sophisticated, Java-based services to Web or wireless clients. Written by the CEO and staff of ZeeWare, Inc., this incisive guide is packed with real-world examples that show developers step by step how to prototype, build, and administer large, complex WebLogic applications.

Designed to show experienced developers how to become power developers with BEA WebLogic Covers BEA WebLogic Server version 8.1 and earlier versions A perfect companion to the bestselling book, Mastering Enterprise JavaBeans, Second Edition (0471-41711-4) Companion Web site includes technology updates and links to related sites

Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) is the specification that all enterprise Java developers need to build multi-tier applications, and also the basis for BEA's WebLogic Application Server and IBM's WebSphere Revised to be current with the significant J2EE 1.4 update that will drive substantial developer interest Written by a top-selling team of eleven experts who provide unique and substantial business examples in a vendor-neutral format, making the information applicable to various application servers Covers patterns, J2EE application servers, frameworks, Ant, and continuous availability Includes extensive intermediate and advanced coverage of J2EE APIs Companion Web site provides additional examples and information

With the release of WebLogic Server 7.0 in June 2002, BEA positioned WebLogic Server as the premier J2EE Web Services development platform. With the next release in late 2002, WLS will integrate WebLogic Workshop and other key tools to provide developers with a stable, market-leading product designed for the next generation of Java applications based on Web Services on the latest J2EE platform. BEA WebLogic Server is the leading J2EE application server, holding almost 40% of the market share in this competitive category. WebLogic Server Unleashedis designed to be the definitive reference work for the WLS developer, offering an in-depth look at the capabilities provided by WLS 7.X and illustrating the best development practices.

Focusing on administration of the WebLogic server--not just another J2EE application development book that discusses the BEA server, this guide includes a 90-day trial version of BEA WebLogic server.

This book is written with Solaris and Windows as target implementation operating systems. A case study will be methodically developed to ensure the reader can learn through examples. Each section will geared to help readers prepare for real-world EJB development and the BEA WebLogic Certification Test.