J2EE Services

The J2EE platform provides services for applications, including:

• Naming - A naming and directory service binds objects to names. A J2EE application can locate an object by looking up its Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI) name.

• Security - The Java Authorization Contract for Containers (JACC) is a set of security contracts defined for the J2EE containers. Based on the client’s identity, containers can restrict access to the container’s resources and services.

• Transaction management - A transaction is an indivisible unit of work. For example, transferring funds between bank accounts is a transaction. A transaction management service ensures that a transaction is either completed, or is rolled back.

• Message Service - Applications hosted on separate systems can communicate with each other by exchanging messages using the Java™ Message Service (JMS). JMS is an integral part of the J2EE platform and simplifies the task of integrating heterogeneous enterprise applications.