BEA WebLogic Server 8 For Dummies

* 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

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part I: Installing and Configuring WebLogic.

Chapter 1: Introducing Application Servers.

Chapter 2: Installing WebLogic Server.

Chapter 3: Gentlemen, Start Your WebLogic Engines.

Chapter 4: Configuring and Administering WebLogic.

Part II: Understanding WebLogic Components.

Chapter 5: Creating Web Applications.

Chapter 6: Using EJBs.

Chapter 7: Using Entity Beans.

Chapter 8: Stepping Up to Enterprise Applications.

Part III: Employing Web Services.

Chapter 9: Building and Deploying Web Services.

Chapter 10: Accessing Web Services.

Chapter 11: Using WebLogic Workshop.

Part IV: The Forgotten Services.

Chapter 12: Accessing Data with JDBC.

Chapter 13: Finding EJBs with JNDI.

Chapter 14: Using Transactions with JTA.

Chapter 15: Sending Messages Between Programs with JMS.

Part V: Big-Time, Heavy-Duty Server Configuration.

Chapter 16: Working with Server Clusters.

Chapter 17: Tuning WebLogic Server.

Chapter 18: Implementing Security.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 19: Ten Best Practices for Developers.

Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Administrators.

Chapter 21: Ten Tasks Before Going Live.

Index.