• Provides an introduction to J2EE using the WebLogic platform, which claims the largest market share-about forty percent-of the Java application server market
• Features the most comprehensive coverage of the component types of WebLogic in the friendly For Dummies style
• Covers static resources, JSPs, taglibs and servlets, EJBs, and WebLogic's Web service development and deployment capabilities and tools
• Teaches readers the basic administration and monitoring capabilities built into WebLogic, using a conversational and example-driven approach
• Uses real-world analogies all programmers will recognize to introduce the major topics of J2EE
• Examples will include not only coding, but also step-by-step deployment and troubleshooting tips

Contents

• Introduction

• Installing and Configuring WebLogic
  • Introducing Application Servers
  • Installing WebLogic Server
  • Gentlemen, Start Your WebLogic Engines
  • Configuring and Administering WebLogic

• Understanding WebLogic Components
  • Creating Web Applications
  • Using EJBs
  • Using Entity Beans
  • Stepping Up to Enterprise Applications

• Employing Web Services
  • Building and Deploying Web Services
  • Accessing Web Services
  • Using WebLogic Workshop

• The Forgotten Services
  • Accessing Data with JDBC
  • Finding EJBs with JNDI
  • Using Transactions with JTA
  • Sending Messages Between Programs with JMS

• Big-Time, Heavy-Duty Server Configuration
  • Working with Server Clusters
  • Tuning WebLogic Server
  • Implementing Security

• The Part of Tens
  • Ten Best Practices for Developers
  • Ten Tips for Administrators
  • Ten Tasks Before Going Live

• Index