Chapter 1 Overview

The Sun Java^TM System Application Server Enterprise Edition 8.2 product simplifies the task of creating and administering-J2EE^TM applications and web services. This server provides improved performance, clustering, and high availability features for scalable services that continue to operate despite software and hardware faults.

• About These Notes

• Accessibility Features

• Related Documentation

• How to Report Problems and Provide Feedback

• Sun Welcomes Your Comments

• Additional Sun Resources

About These Notes

These Release Notes contain important information available at the time of release of Sun Java System Application Server 8.2. Enhancements, known problems, and other late-breaking issues are addressed here. Read this document before you begin using Application Server Enterprise Edition8.2.

The most recent version of these release notes can be found at the Sun Java System documentation Web site. Check the Web site prior to installing and setting up your software and then periodically thereafter to view the most recent release notes and product documentation.

Third-party URLs are referenced in this document and provide additional related information.

Sun is not responsible for the availability of third-party Web sites mentioned in this document. Sun does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products, or other materials that are available on or through such sites or resources. Sun will not be responsible or liable for any actual or alleged damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services that are available on or through such sites or resources.

Accessibility Features

To obtain accessibility features that have been released since the publishing of this media, consult Section 508 product assessments available from Sun on request to determine which versions are best suited for deploying accessible solutions. Updated versions of applications can be found at http://sun.com/software/javaenterprisesystem/get.html.

For information on Sun's commitment to accessibility, see http://sun.com/access.

Related Documentation

The Application Server Enterprise Edition 8.2 product includes an entire set of documentation that can be found at http://docs.sun.com/app/docs/prod/sjs.asse#hic.

The following table summarizes the books included in the Application Server Enterprise Edition 8.2 documentation set.

How to Report Problems and Provide Feedback

If you have problems with Sun Java System Application Server, contact Sun customer support by using one of the following mechanisms:

• Feedback Submittal form – A form for submitting feedback on the Application Server product.

• J2EE-INTEREST list – A mailing list for J2EE questions.

• Bug database on Java Developer Connection – To view bugs or to submit a bug, use the Java Developer Connection Bug Parade.

• Java Technology Forums – An interactive message board for sharing knowledge and questions about Java technologies and programming techniques; use the J2EE SDK forum for discussions related to the Sun Java System Application Server Enterprise Edition 8.2 product.

• Sun Software Support services – Links to the Knowledge Base, Online Support Center, and Product Tracker, as well as to maintenance programs and support contact numbers.

• The telephone dispatch number associated with your maintenance contract so that Sun can best assist you in resolving problems, please have the following information available when you contact support:

  • Description of the problem, including the situation where the problem occurs and its impact on your operation

  • Machine type, operating system version, and product version, including any patches and other software that might be affecting the problem

  • Detailed steps on the methods you have used to reproduce the problem

  • Any error logs or core dumps

Sun Welcomes Your Comments

Sun is interested in improving its documentation and welcomes your comments and suggestions.

To share your comments, go to http://docs.sun.com and click Send Comments. In the online form, provide the document title and part number. The part number is a seven-digit or nine-digit number that can be found on the title page of the book or at the top of the document. For example, the title of this book is Sun Java System Application Server Enterprise Edition 8.2 Release Notes, and the part number is 819-4728.

Additional Sun Resources

Useful information can be found at the following locations:

• Application Server product information

• Application Server product documentation

• Sun Java System documentation

• Sun Java System Professional Services

• Sun Java System Software Products and Service

• Sun Java System Software Support Services

• Sun Java System Support and Knowledge Base

• Sun Support and Training Services

• Sun Java System Consulting and Professional Services

• Sun Java System developer information

• Sun Developer Support Services

• Sun Java System Software Training

• Sun software data sheets

• Sun Microsystems product documentation