Client Application Administration

The client application will be the user's desktop environment on the JavaStation. In the Netra j administration interface, the current list of client applications includes HotJava Views and HotJava Browser. You can add additional applications to the list by using the Client Administration module.

The application must be a Java application. You cannot use applets as a main application on a JavaStation computer.

To add a client application, you must know the main class for the application, the home property file, and the.zip file that contains all the classes.

To Add a Client Application

1. From the Main Administration page, under "Network Services Administration" click Network Computer Server.

   The Network Computer Server Administration page is displayed.

2. Under "Advanced NC Server Administration, " click Client Application Administration.

   The Client Application Administration page is displayed.

3. Under "New Application," click Add an Application.

   The Add a Client Application window is displayed.

4. Complete the form using the information in Table 3-15.

   Table 3-15 Client Application Administration

   Option	Description
   Application Name	The name of the application. This name will be used in other places within the Netra administrative interface to refer to this application.
   Main Class of the Application	The name of the main class where the Java application is defined. The client loads the main class to start the application.
   Application Archive (Zip) URL	The archive (zip) file that contains all the classes. The client downloads the application before starting it. If you need to create a archive, see Chapter 10, Dynamically Loading Applications .
   Home Property of the Application	The value of this field depends on the application. Applications use different property names for the path to use for their home directory. This needs careful attention. The application needs this attribute to find its configuration files. For example, HotJava Browser uses hotjava.home and Marimba Tuner uses tuner.home.
   Application Startup Options	The value of this field depends on the application. If the application has an option that can be provided while starting up, that option can be specified here. If the URL of the default web page is provided, HotJava Browser can come up with that URL.

To Modify or Delete a Client Application

1. From the Main Administration page, under "Network Services Administration" click Network Computer Server.

   The Network Computer Server Administration page is displayed.

2. Under "Advanced NC Server Administration, " click Client Application Administration.

   The Client Application Administration page is displayed.

3. Choose one of the following:

   • To modify a client application designation, click Modify, and make the changes in the form using Table 3-15 as a reference.

   • To delete a client application, click Delete then confirm the operation.