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

From the Back Cover Set up Web services for Windows, Unix, and Linux Install and configure WebLogic, serve up some beans, and visit the Workshop

Got application server issues? Apply some logic with BEA WebLogic Server, and let this handy guide show you how. You’ll soon be up and running with the number one J2EE application server, building and deploying Web services, using WebLogic Workshop, managing clusters, and using all the components of this enterprising technology.

The Dummies Way

Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

About the Author Jeff Heaton is the author of four books and more than two dozen articles, a college instructor, and a consultant. He teaches introductory and advanced Java at St. Louis Community College at Meramec. His specialty is in Internet, socket-level/spidering, and artificial intelligence programming. Many examples and tutorials can be found at his web site at http://www.jeffheaton.com. Jeff is a Sun Certified Java Programmer, a member of the IEEE, and holds a master's degree in Information Management from Washington University in St. Louis. His client list has included MasterCard, Anheuser-Busch, and Boeing.