Preface

This document describes the Java EE Management APIs which enable a software developer to create a single Java program that can discover and browse resources, such as JDBC connection pools and deployed applications, on any Java EE Web application server.

Audience

This document is a resource for software developers who develop management services for Java EE applications and for software vendors who develop JMX-compatible management systems. It also contains information that is useful for business analysts and system architects who are evaluating WebLogic Server or considering the use of JMX for a particular application.

It is assumed that the reader is familiar with Java EE and general application management concepts. This document emphasizes a hands-on approach to developing a limited but useful set of JMX management services.

The information in this document is relevant during the design and development phases of a software project. The document does not address production phase administration, monitoring, or performance tuning topics.

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Related Documentation

Oracle has a Web site that provides links to books, white papers, and additional information on JMX: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/tech/javamanagement-140525.html.

To view the JMX 1.2 specification and API documentation, download it from http://jcp.org/aboutJava/communityprocess/final/jsr003/index3.html.

To view the JMX Remote API 1.0 specification and API documentation, download it from http://jcp.org/aboutJava/communityprocess/final/jsr160/index.html.

For guidelines on developing other types of management services for WebLogic Server applications, see the following documents:

• Adding WebLogic Logging Services to Applications Deployed on Oracle WebLogic Server describes WebLogic support for internationalization and localization of log messages, and shows you how to use the templates and tools provided with WebLogic Server to create or edit message catalogs that are locale-specific.

• Configuring and Using the Diagnostics Framework for Oracle WebLogic Server describes how system administrators can collect application monitoring data that has not been exposed through JMX, logging, or other management facilities.

For guidelines on developing and tuning WebLogic Server applications, see the following documents:

• Developing Applications with WebLogic Server is a guide to developing WebLogic Server applications.

• Developing Manageable Applications Using JMX for Oracle WebLogic Server describes how to create and register custom MBeans.

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