- 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
"One stop shopping for J2EE."
- Scott Ambler, Senior Consultant, Ronin International, Inc. and Author of Agile Modeling
If Java 2 Enterprise Edition 1.4 can do it, you can do it too...
You already know that Java 2 Enterprise Edition 1.4 makes your enterprise services more cost-effective, more adaptable, more versatile, and more responsive to the needs of your customers. To get you up to speed on J2EE 1.4, a crack team of experts has packed this comprehensive volume with clear instructions and vendor-neutral, real-world solutions you can use in your enterprise. Everything you need to turn on J2EE power is right here.
Inside, you'll find complete coverage of Java 2 Enterprise Edition 1.4
- Apply J2EE in presentation, enterprise information system (EIS), service, and data tiers of the enterprise
- Understand XML parsers, transformation, and cascading style sheets
- Examine application servers and see how different vendors compare in key areas
- Expand your knowledge of JSP? basics and tag extensions
- Discover how the Java Naming and Directory Interface? (JNDI) is used to store credit card information or resolve IP addresses to DNS
- Apply Java Cryptography Extensions (JCE) to protect sensitive data
- Gain a thorough understanding of how J2EE works with SOAP, WSDL, and UDDI
- Explore patterns for each tier, such as MVC, Service Locator, and Data Access Object
- Use ANT to develop a repeatable build and deployment process
