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

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

* 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

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