SDN Feature Article Archive

Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8.1 2005Q1 - Release Candidate Availability This is the final release candidate of the next version of the world's most popular J2EE 1.4 platform application server. It includes bug fixes, performance enhancements and number of exciting new features.

NetBeans IDE 4.0 has Arrived NetBeans 4.0 has a completely new project system based on Apache Ant, a proven de-facto open source standard build tool for developing applications using Java technologies.

Porting Device Drivers for the Solaris Operating System to 64-Bit x86 Architectures This document describes how to modify 32-bit device drivers that run on the Solaris Operating System (OS) to be compatible with the 64-bit Solaris 10 OS on x86 platforms.

Chat Transcript: Upgrade Your Mobile Development Tool Missed the live chat on December 7? Read the transcript to find out what your fellow developers learned about the new release of the Mobility IDE in a live web chat with the IDE's software engineers.

Now Available: Sun Java Studio Enterprise 7 This complete develop-debug-test-deploy solution now includes UML Modeling, Instant Developer Collaboration, Enterprise Application Profiling, and Refactoring.

Tiger and Beyond, the Future of the Java Platform Part Two of an interview with Sun Microsystems' Sun Fellow, Graham Hamilton, explores Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 5.0 (J2SE 5.0) and the future of the Java language.

Using JConsole to Monitor Applications JConsole is the Java Monitoring and Management Console, a new graphical tool shipped in J2SE JDK 5.0. This article describes how JConsole can be used to observe information about an application running on the Java platform, with an overview of the J2SE 5.0 monitoring and management architecture and how JConsole plugs into the architecture.

Project Looking Glass: Its Architecture and Sneak Preview of the API Bring a richer user experience to the desktop and to applications, through 3D windowing and visualization capabilities. This article covers Project Looking Glass' main features and API, its basic organization, and the functionality of important classes.

Monitoring Sun Java System Access Manager Activities with Actuate Enterprise Reporting Platform: An Integration Story This paper describes the procedure for integrating Actuate 7 with Sun Java System Access Manager to generate reports that reflect the activities on Access Manager. Also discussed are enhancements and workarounds for known bugs.

A Performance Optimization for C/C++ Systems That Employ Time-Stamping This article describes how to optimize the performance of enterprise systems that employ extensive time-stamping in the Solaris Operating System.

Solaris 10 OS Feature Spotlight: Predictive Self-Healing Read about a new way to automatically diagnose, report, and handle software and hardware fault conditions in the Solaris 10 OS.

JavaServer Faces Components Continuing the focus on JavaServer Faces technology components, this week we feature the SignOn web application, a fully functional sample application that comes with complete source code and detailed technical article describing implementation in Java Studio Creator.

Getting Started with Java Message Service (JMS) The Java Message Service (JMS) is designed to allow Java applications to use enterprise messaging systems. It makes it easy to develop enterprise applications that asynchronously send and receive business data and events. Learn how to implement it for your business.

What package names are defined in the J2ME environment? A compendium of J2ME package names, neatly arranged by JSR and presented for your illumination.

Solaris 10: Ten Moves Ahead Learn how Sun is changing the game with the launch of the breakthrough Solaris 10 Operating System. The Solaris 10 OS includes many new features such as DTrace which allows for tuning and debugging capabilities for developers.

Solaris 10 OS Product Spotlight Participate in the Solaris 10 communities and find out more about how the new features can be utilized.

Chat Transcript: Project Looking Glass "Where did the original Looking Glass idea come from?" Read the answer to this and other interesting questions about Project Looking Glass, a project that explores the next generation (3-dimensional) desktop.

Early Access to Java SE 6 Binaries and Source Watch Java SE 6 evolve. Snapshot releases makes it easy to access the latest features and fixes to Java SE 6. These early releases are only lightly tested and not recommended for inexperienced users.

Using JSF Technology Components with Java Studio Creator The Java Studio Creator team has compiled a collection of technical articles, tutorials, and code samples to help you harness the power of JavaServer Faces technology components in the IDE.

Java Studio Enterprise 7 2004Q4 Product Tour Take a tour of Java Studio Enterprise - 7 the complete development platform for the Java Enterprise System.

Core Java Technologies Tech Tip Learn about the new methods that were added to the Math and StrictMath classes in J2SE 5.0. Also see how much easier it now is to add components to Swing containers.

J2ME Wireless Toolkit 2.2 is now available. This version of the toolkit is fully compatible with the Java Technology for the Wireless Industry (JTWI) specification (JSR 185). It also includes support for Wireless Messaging API (WMA) 2.0 (JSR 205), Mobile Media API (MMAPI) 1.1 (JSR 135), PDA Optional Packages (JSR 75), Java APIs for Bluetooth (JSR 82), Mobile 3D Graphics (JSR 184), and J2ME Web Services API (JSR 172).

Updates to the Survey of J2ME Today This article gives a consolidated big picture survey of J2ME terminology and technical origins.

Early Access NetBeans 4.1 delivers significant new development capabilities for the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition 1.4 (J2EE) including Enterprise Java Bean (EJB) components and Web Services.

Understanding Network Class Loaders Class loaders, one of the cornerstones of Java dynamics, determine when and how classes can be added to a running Java environment. This article helps you learn about class loaders in general and network class loaders in particular...as well as the security issues that surround them.

Configuring the Apache Web Server With mod_ssl This community-submitted Tech Tip offers instructions for building the Apache web server with mod_ssl, using the gcc compiler.

Chat Transcript: New Language Features in J2SE 5.0 Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0. includes the biggest set of language changes since the original release of the Java programming language. Read what two key members of the core Java team had to say about these features in this recent question and answer session.

Using and Programming Generics in J2SE 5.0 Generics, one of the most frequently requested language extensions to the Java programming language, have been added in J2SE 5.0. This article provides an introduction to programming with generics.

Getting Started With Bluetooth JSR-82 brings Bluetooth API's to the J2ME environment. Read the tech tip and begin experimenting with Bluetooth today using the Wireless Toolkit 2.2 Beta.

Writing a Custom Counter Component MIDP 2.0 introduced the javax.microedition.lcdui.CustomItem class. As the name implies, a developer can now create custom UI components by extending the CustomItem class. This tech tip designs and implements a UI component for displaying a numeric counter and of course, source code is available.

Jini Technology Starter Kit v2.0.1 Beta To download the latest release, first register or log in to the Sun Download Center (SDLC).

N1 Grid Toolkit Take advantage of the power of the N1 Grid Service Provisioning System. The kit offers a free license for the N1 Grid Service Provisioning System and step-by-step instructions for developing components.

DTrace Case Study for Developers Read about using DTrace, a feature of the Solaris 10 OS, for device driver development.

The Things I Wish I Learned in Engineering School: A Conversation with Sun Microsystems Distinguished Engineer Rick Cattell Sun Microsystems' Rick Cattell discusses why innovative software often never sees the light of day and how to remedy this problem.

Ease of Development in Enterprise JavaBeans Technology Learn about the ease-of-development features that are being planned for EJB 3.0 technology.

Developing Auto-ID Solutions using Sun Java System RFID Software This article helps the developer to understand the architecture, design, and implementation of the Sun Java System RFID software.

Getting Started With Composite Capabilities/Preference Profiles and JSR 188 This article presents Composite Capabilities/Preference Profiles for designing content once. JSR 188 allows users to access the same application or content from any device, and be confident that it will work on that device, and will accommodate their preferences.

New XPert Session on Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS Don Grabski discusses product features of the Sun StorEdge 5210 NAS, such as easy configuration and support for UNIX and Microsoft clients.

Update Now to the Latest Version of Sun Java Studio Creator! Get support for Mac OS X and Solaris x86, plus improvements in usability and reliability. This is the first multilanguage release of Java Studio Creator. Available for Japanese, simplified Chinese, and English.

Solaris 10 Software Early Adoption Kit Available The Sun Partner Advantage Program early adoption offering includes regular CD media kits, access to software downloads, feature adoption kit and tools, email tech support, compilers, and more.

Sun Configuration Diagrams This resource provides the ability to quickly document a Sun system configuration. The rack placement, internal details, and connectivity of a complete system can be quickly documented using these diagrams.

Tiger Roars: an Interview with Sun Microsystems Vice President Graham Hamilton, Part One Sun Fellow, Graham Hamilton, discusses the many improvements in the newly released Tiger -- Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0. Download the JDK and find out what the key architects are saying about J2SE 5.0 by visiting their blogs

Provisioning Applications to Multiple Client Devices This article provides a quick overview of the J2EE Client Provisioning Specification followed by a discussion of why this technology is needed and how it works. More importantly, the article gives you a flavor of the effort involved in using this technology to develop provisioning applications.

OS Security: Solaris 10 Operating System Breaks New Ground Keep the bad guys out; let the good guys in. Find out more in this Sun Net Talk on Demand so you can better protect your software environment with the ground-breaking, out-of-the-box security capabilities.

Accessing and Interacting with Remote SOAP-Enabled Services Sun's SOAP with Attachments API for Java (SAAJ) allows you to read, write, send, and receive SOAP messages over the Internet. The examples in this article demonstrate how to interact with real-world SOAP-enabled services.

Sun Java System Application Server 8 2004Q4 Beta Sun Java System Application Server 8 2004Q4 Beta is now available - this is the first beta release of an enterprise capable J2EE 1.4 platform product.

Creating a Centralized Secure Log Server with syslog-ng and Stunnel Learn how to replace the default syslog daemon with the open source software syslog-ng and stunnel to provide a more secure and flexible centralized logging solution.

ZFS--the last word in file systems The breakthrough file system in the Solaris 10 OS delivers virtually unlimited capacity, provable data integrity, and near-zero administration.

Special Discounts For a limited time, Sun is offering a special discount to Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCP)/Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSE). Get 20%-30% off when you buy a Sun Fire V20z or Sun Fire V40z server based on AMD Opteron Processor Technology. Act now, offer ends November 30, 2004. Bonus Offer: Half-price on Sun Java Studio Creator!

2004 JavaOne Conference Technical Sessions Available Subscribe now to access 200+ multimedia technical sessions and labs from industry experts. Also available in free PDF format.

Integrating Sun Java System Access Manager 2004Q2 with Oracle Application Server 10g for Single Sign-On Learn the installation, configuration, deployment, and verification procedures, as well as troubleshooting tips. SSO eliminates reauthentications--a tremendous convenience for enterprise applications.

Customizing Forms With CustomItems This article demonstrates the new MIDP 2.0 custom capabilites by building a simple outliner MIDlet.

Installing and Using the Sun Java Desktop System A BigAdmin reader offers tips on setup and use of the Sun Java Desktop System, including options for disk partitioning.

NetBeans The NetBeans IDE is a software productivity tool that allows you to develop state-of-the-art applications -- whether stand-alone, web-based, or mobile/wireless.

Managing the MIDlet Life-Cycle with a Finite State Machine This article shows a simple and effective means to control a MIDlet's life-cycle and overall application behavior using a Finite State Machine.

Consolidation Demo Using N1 Grid Container Software This document demonstrates the capabilities of the Solaris 10 Operating System, using the Solaris Zones feature and N1 Grid Container technology in an everyday situation.

Creating Resource Adapters with J2EE Connector Architecture 1.5 This paper illustrates new features--for example, inbound messaging and work management APIs--in J2EE Connector Architecture 1.5 by describing how to build a resource adapter to enable access to email servers from client components of J2EE 1.4 application servers.

Solving a Customer Problem With collect, er_print, and interpose Libraries Performance analysis tools were used to determine the cause of a software runtime problem.

Enterprise JavaBeans Query Language in Sun Java System Application Server 8 and J2EE 1.4 SDK This article introduces the history and benefits of EJB QL, the concepts of finders and selectors, and the key syntaxes, along with examples. EJB QL is easy to master, especially for those familiar with SQL.

USB Skeleton Device Driver Available Using this template, a developer can get started on USB device drivers for the Solaris OS.

Monitoring Application Performance in Sun Java System Application Server 7.x with PerformaSure Learn how PerformaSure monitors J2EE applications on Application Server 7.x and helps troubleshoot and trace performance problems. Also detailed in this paper is the configuration procedure.

Application Integration: Sun Java System Access Manager 2004Q2 and JDBC Authentication Module This paper demonstrates with a real-world example the benefits of using Access Manager to centrally manage the resources accessed by JDBC identities and to achieve interoperability.

NetBeans 4.0 Beta 1 is now available NetBeans 4.0 includes coding productivity enhancements and a brand new project system based on Apache Ant.

Creator Hero Profile – Matt Warman Matt Warman uses Java Studio Creator to develop REACT (Response for Emergency Apparatus and Casualty Tracking) – a web application that manages resources and work-flow, as well as tracking victims on-site in a large-scale disaster area.

BigAdmin Xpert Session: The Dynamic Tracing Framework (DTrace) - Ask your questions to our BigAdmin Xperts on this exciting new debugging and diagnostic tool for the Solaris 10 OS.

Portability Features of Drivers Supporting the Java DataBase Connectivity API - BigAdmin readers share their experience developing a database-centric application written in the Java programming language.

Java.net: A Community for Everyone java.net is popular for it's open source projects, but this doesn't mean only heavy-duty developers should participate. Discover how students, instructors, and developers new to the Java platform benefit from participating in this growing community.

Technical Article: Doing Remote Development with Sun Studio Software In the past, most Sun customers had a Sun workstation running the Solaris Operating System on their desktop. Today, many developers have a PC running Microsoft Windows on their desktop instead. This article addresses how these developers can develop their Solaris applications with Sun Studio software by using Virtual Network Computing (VNC) software.

Sun Java Studio Mobility 6 2004Q3 is a developer tool for creating applications that can be deployed to Java technology-enabled mobile devices.

Finding Records Databases and MIDP, Part 5: Searching a Record Store Explore the various strategies for finding one or more records that meet specified criteria.

Filtering and Traversing Data Databases and MIDP, Part 4 Learn the different strategies for finding, navigating, and sorting data.

Identity University Your one-stop shop for understanding Sun's identity management solutions: the most current technical articles, community interactions, learning paths, and reference material.

Sun Studio 9 is now available Sun Studio 9 delivers an integrated set of compilers (C, C++, Fortran) and tools for the developer targeting Sun Solaris SPARC and x86 platforms.

Examining the J2EE Policy Agent and Installing It on Oracle Application Server 10g Learn the components and capabilities of the J2EE Policy Agent, which protects hosted applications, platform free. This paper also shows you how to install and configure the Policy Agent on Oracle Application Server 10g

Solaris OS Guide for New System Administrators This guide has been updated to version 1.20e, adding a new chapter which covers network installation with Webstart Flash, with tips on how to use Solaris JumpStart software.

What's Next? A Conversation about Web Communication with XML Pioneer, Tim Bray XML pioneer Tim Bray, who recently arrived at Sun Microsystems, talks about the future of RSS feeds and the rapidly shifting nature of Web communication.

Predictive Self-Healing in the Solaris 10 OS This paper describes Sun's approach to building self-healing systems as well as the new technologies available in the Solaris 10 OS.

Sun Java System Application Server PE 8 and NetBeans 3.6 Integration: A Tour and an Inspection This article spotlights the capabilities of Sun's server integration module for NetBeans. The module, a hidden component of the installation bundle that contains Application Server PE 8 and NetBeans 3.6, integrates Application Server PE 8 into the NetBeans environment for developing Web applications.

Sun Java Studio Creator is now available for purchase as part of the SDN Standard membership for only $99 USD! Along with your copy of Java Studio Creator, you also get access to content, training, and services through your SDN Standard membership.

New Sun Developer Network Membership Options Check out our new membership options - get Java Studio Creator and everything you need to rapidly develop Java technology-based Web applications.

Project Looking Glass Developer's Release The Project Looking Glass developer's release enables Java technology developers to break new ground with an intuitive 3D desktop environment. Join the community at http://lg3d.dev.java.net

Java Web Services Developer Pack 1.4 Now Available! Download the latest release, which now supports WS-I Basic Profile 1.1 with Attachments 1.0 and XML and Web Services Security.

Free Developer's License with the N1 Grid Tool Kit Order the N1 Grid Tool Kit for a free N1 Grid Service Provisioning System 4.1 Developer's License and learn how to automate application deployment.

Deploying J2EE Applications or Modules to Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8 Learn the five ways in which to deploy J2EE applications or modules to Application Server PE 8, from command-line interface to Administration Console to automatic deployment. This article also explains how dynamic reloading functions in Application Server PE 8.

Java Development in Internet Time In this 55 minute Flash presentation, James Gosling, father of Java technology, discusses the state of the Java platform, his new role as Sun Developer Tools CTO, and Java technology vs .NET.

Integrating Sun Java System Access Manager 6.1 with Oracle 9i Application Server Release 1: A Case Study Here's an excellent example that demonstrates how to enable Single Sign-On by integrating an application server with Access Manager 6.1. Detailed are installation, deployment, and verification procedures, as well as troubleshooting tips.

Best Practices for Running TIBCO Rendezvous on the Solaris OS Read about how to configure and tune Solaris platforms running this real-time messaging application.

Best Practices Guide for Enabling Single Sign-On with Sun Java System Access Manager This article offers best-practice tips on how to efficiently integrate applications with Sun Java System Access Manager and implement Single Sign-on.

Porting Guidelines for Solaris Operating System, x86 Platform Edition (PDF) This white paper provides guidelines for porting applications, with real-world case studies from a number of ISVs.

Who's the Best Coder? Developers will compete to see who's the best coder, at the JavaOne Coding Challenge.

The All-New Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) 1.5 Platform: Programming with the New Language Features in J2SE 1.5 This article, featuring poetry by Senior Staff Engineer Joshua Bloch, looks at the new language features, the motivation behind them, and discusses how using them can help you to improve your Java programs. Read the article then take the quiz.

Databases and MIDP, Part 2: Data Mapping This article describes data mapping strategies you can use to encapsulate low-level storage operations so your applications can store and retrieve persistent data efficiently and effectively.

Building JSR 168-Compliant Portlets with Sun Java Studio Enterprise Describes how to access the Google Web service through a do-it-yourself portlet that complies with Java Specification Request 168.

Which Product to Use: Sun Java System Application Server Or Sun Java SystemWeb Server? Find out the unique capabilities of these products that meet your business needs with respect to developing and deploying Web applications.

J2SE 1.5.0 Beta 2 is available for public download. The most important Java technology release in years includes new Java language updates, monitoring and management support, and a focus on rich clients for the desktop.

Programming with the StarOffice 7 Software Development Kit Learn how to extend StarOffice with the StarOffice Software Development Kit (SDK). Create customized extensions for your own organization or full-featured plug-ins that other organizations may want to license.

Developer Tip: Adding the log4j API to Applications on Sun Java System Application Server7 Take advantage of this useful tip for your applications. log4j enables runtime-configurable, inheritance-based logging.

Download the NetBeans 3.6 IDE and Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8 bundle and quickly begin developing Web applications for the J2EE 1.4 platform.

Sun Developer Software Starter Kit Order the Sun Developer Software Starter Kit and get the latest tools, sample code, and tutorials.

The Sun Java Desktop System, Release 2 Arrives Today, Sun releases the next version of its affordable, comprehensive, and secure enterprise-class desktop solution. Read about the exciting new features for developers and system administrators.

Sun Java Desktop System, Release 2: Simplified Desktop Management With this release, Sun has introduced a range of system administration tools, plus an enterprise-ready support offering.

A Primer on Sun Java Studio Creator Sun's Robert Brewin and Craig McClanahan elaborate on the technologies behind Sun Java Studio Creator.

Authentication Using Custom Realms in Sun Java System Application Server Learn how to use the Application Server 8.0 to plug in your own authentication mechanisms by way of Custom Realms.

Desktop Tech Topic Expanded Check out the resources for both the Sun Java Desktop System and Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition.

Best Practices Guide for Sun Java System Directory Server See the development and design guidelines recommended by the Directory Server Adoption Team at Sun.

Sun Java Studio Creator Early Access development environment (formerly code-named Project Rave) is finally here! Download now to experience firsthand the only tool to provide 100% Java standard visual development.

Sun Java Studio Enterprise Now Available Complete developer solution for the Sun Java Enterprise System with ready-to-go, preconfigured developer tools and the Java Enterprise System together offer a complete develop-test deploy solution.

Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8: A Feature Summary Read about the capabilities and API updates offered by this first production-quality application server that's certified to be compatible with the J2EE 1.4 platform.

J2EE 1.4 SDK Now Available with support for JavaServer Faces and JSTL The J2EE 1.4 SDK contains the Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8 FCS featuring support for JavaServer Faces technology and is free for both development and deployment.

Sun Java System Application Server Plaform Edition 8 Developer Summary In addition to being a fully compliant implementation of the J2EE 1.4 platform, Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8 includes new technologies for building the Web tier of J2EE applications.

Let the Games Begin! Meet the Sun Game Technologies Group An invitation from the Sun Game Technologies Group to come see them at the 2004 Game Developers Conference and get fired up about new possibilities in computer gaming.

Creating a Portal Channel with an Inline Frame Learn how to build a portal channel with an inline frame to take advantage of HTML frame features within that channel.

Databases and MIDP, Part 1: Understanding the Record Management System This article is the first in a series that will explore RMS and the larger issues surrounding its use in MIDP applications, such as interacting with external data sources like relational databases.

Sun Studio 8 Is Now Available The Sun Studio 8 suite is a comprehensive, integrated suite of tools for the development of enterprise applications on Sun platforms, primarily via native (C, C++, Fortran) binaries, with support for work that combines native code and Java.

Java Verified Program: Giving Developers a "Brand" New Angle on Certification Sun Developer Network Mobility Program members can bank on the new Java Verified Program for a more efficient, cost-effective journey to market. This program consolidates testing for mobile applications written in the Java programming language.

Single Sign-On Case Study Describes the process of integrating Blackboard Learning System, an enterprise e-learning platform, with Sun Java System Identity Server and the implementation and use of single sign-on.

Rapid Patching and Upgrading Learn about using Solaris Live Upgrade software with JumpStart and Web Start Flash to minimize downtime for system maintenance and upgrades.

Download the J2EE 1.4 SDK. The SDK provides a complete implementation of the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition 1.4 specification along with extra features to help developers learn about what's new and improved in the specification.

Sun Java Studio Standard Awarded Development Tool of the Year Developer.com's Development Tool of the Year (2003) has been jointly won by Sun's Java Studio Standard IDE. The IDE was praised as an "accelerated development environment based on a Model-View-Controller based application framework and associated tools".

Monitoring Sun Java System Application Server 7.x shows you how to monitor the data and statistics for Sun Java System Application Server 7.x and the applications that are deployed there for potential performance tuning.

Previewing the Next Solaris OS with Sun's Software Express Program The Software Express program's many features include a bug report and feedback section.

Learning Path: Getting Started with MIDP 2.0 pulls together articles, tutorials, and code samples to make you proficient in MIDP 2.0.

BEA WebLogic and Sun Java Studio Standard Developing, Deploying, and Debugging a Simple EJB-based Web Service with Sun Java Studio Standard 5 update 1 and BEA WebLogic Server 8.1.

LinCAT (Linux Compatibility Assurance Toolkit) 1.1 This application can help you identify issues in porting C/C++ source code files from Linux to the Solaris OS.

Learn how Java Studio Enterprise brings together an integrated set of tools, enterprise services, and support services to aid developers in building applications and web services.

USB DDK v. 0.9 Now Available New features include Solaris Express debug binaries, Solaris x86 platform support, USB Serial drivers, and sample drivers and applications.

Portal University Learn all about Sun Java System Portal Server through this collection of technical articles, video tutorials, learning paths, and other resources. Join the community dialog, too, by becoming a member of the Portal Server User Group and Portal Server Developer Forum.

Sun Java System Application Server 7 Access Control Guide This guide explains the differences between authentication and authorization for access control in Application Server 7 and steps you through the procedures for implementing protection schemes for applications, complete with examples for the configurations. Also included are descriptions of other security-related capabilities offered by Application Server 7 and troubleshooting tips.

Solaris Patch Manager Base Version 1.0 This application installed on customer systems is part of Sun's patch management solution, which also includes a supporting infrastructure with a knowledge database, host analysis modules, digitally signed patches, and more.