Java EE Headlines

Troubleshooting OpenSSO with Firefox Add-Ons: Part 4, Service Provider Initiated Fedlet Single Sign-On

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST

Use the Firefox web browser to explore an OpenSSO service provider initiated fedlet deployment.

Performance Tuning the Sun GlassFish Web Stack

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST

This guide is an introduction to tuning different components of the Sun GlassFish Web Stack, with a focus on Apache, MySQL, and PHP. (Login or registration required.)

Using CDI and Dependency Injection for Java in a JSF 2.0 Application

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip illustrates the use of three powerful technologies in the Java EE 6 platform: Contexts and Dependency Injection, Dependency Injection For Java, and JavaServer Faces 2.0.

The GlassFish Advantage for Small Businesses

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST

This paper summarizes the benefits of GlassFish for small businesses with an overview of the product's core features and a look at the experiences of three young companies: Webzzle, TravelMuse, and Clarity Accounting. (Login or registration required.)

Comparing GlassFish and JBoss: Which Application Server Is Right for You?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:00 PST

This paper summarizes the features and capabilities that make GlassFish advantageous for building, deploying, and managing enterprise-class Java applications and web services. (Login or registration required.)

Open-Source Starter Kit: Federating to Salesforce CRM With OpenSSO

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00:00 PST

This article explains how to simultaneously control access to in-house applications and those hosted by the SaaS provider Salesforce by using OpenSSO. (Login or registration required.)

NetBeans IDE 6.8 Beta Available

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:00:00 PST

The first IDE to offer support for the entire Java EE 6 spec! Highlights include improved support for PHP, Project Kenai, Maven, C/C++, and more.

Getting Started in the Cloud with the Sun GlassFish Portfolio

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:00:00 PST

This paper describes how to take advantage of the Sun Glassfish Portfolio in the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) public cloud environment using Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server. (Login or registration required.)

Java + You at Oracle OpenWorld 2009: Imagination. Opportunity. Innovation.

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:00:00 PST

Check out Sun Microsystems' Java sessions and demos at Oracle OpenWorld and Oracle Develop.

Deploying Sun GlassFish Web Space Server 10.0 For High Availability and Scalability

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:00:00 PST

This document provides a brief technical overview, as well as the steps to install and configure Sun GlassFish Web Space Server for simplifying the development of web content and collaboration. (Login or registration required.)

Case Study: Web Application Tuning on Chip Multithreading Platforms

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:00:00 PST

Here is an example of using jstack and tuning web applications to prevent performance bottlenecks on chip multithreading (CMT) platforms.

Enabling Web Service Security With OpenSSO WSS Agent

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:00:00 PST

Learn how to write a web service with JAX-WS, secure it with OpenSSO WSS Agent, and deploy it on Tomcat, JBoss, WebLogic, GlassFish, and WebSphere.

Enabling IP/Resource/Environment Based Authentication With OpenSSO

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:00:00 PST

In this three-part article series, detailed use cases show how OpenSSO server and policy agents can improve a user's experience with access control.

Locking and Concurrency in Java Persistence 2.0

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip highlights the new locking and concurrency features in JPA 2.0 and provides an application that demonstrates these capabilities.

Java EE 5 Tools Bundle Update 7 Refreshed

Wed, 17 Sep 2009 09:00:00 PST

The Java EE 5 Tools Bundle has been updated with NetBeans IDE 6.7.1 and NetBeans Portal Pack 3.0.2. Download now.

Delegating XML Gateway Runtime Authorization to OpenSSO

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:00:00 PST

Learn how access control rules defined in OpenSSO can be enforced at runtime by SecureSpan XML Gateway through its native OpenSSO integration agent.

Securing REST Web Services With OAuth

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:00:00 PST

Learn how to use the open-source protocol OpenAuth and OpenSSO extensions to secure a RESTful web service.

Free GlassFish Webinar: What's New with Java EE 6?

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:00:00 PST

This webinar on Wednesday, August 26, at 10:00 a.m. PDT will cover Java EE evolution, Java EE 6 and GlassFish v3 features, and get you started with Java EE 6. Sign up today!

Java EE SDKs Refreshed

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:00:00 PST

The SDK bundles with Java SE (JDK) 6 have been enhanced with JDK 6 Update 16. Download the latest versions.

Turbo Charge Your AMP Deployments With GlassFish Web Stack

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:00:00 PST

Join this free webinar replay led by Jeff Trawick that features a demo of the new Enterprise Manager in GlassFish Web Stack. (Login or registration required.)

First Steps to Develop and Deploy Ruby on Rails Applications with GlassFish

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:00:00 PST

Ruby on Rails improves developer productivity by speeding up development of database-backed web applications. This document gets you started with JRuby applications on GlassFish. (Registration or login required.)

Event Processing with GlassFish ESB

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:00:00 PST

This tutorial explores the Intelligent Event Processor (IEP) service engine, a component in GlassFish ESB 2.1 that provides powerful support for event-driven architecture (EDA). (Login or registration required.)

GlassFish ESB Tutorial - A Gentle Introduction

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PST

This tutorial provides a comprehensive, hands-on introduction to the OpenESB technology that is making its way into Sun commercial products--GlassFish ESB and Java CAPS 6. (Login or registration required.)

GlassFish Web Space Server Demonstration

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PST

Sun's Richard Maldonado gives an overview of Sun GlassFish Web Space Server, a complete user interaction platform available with the GlassFish Portfolio that delivers both a traditional portal platform and a web content management platform. (Login or registration required.)

Video: Deep Dive on MySQL

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PST

Ed Ort sits down with Mark Matthews, architect for MySQL Developer Tools at Sun Microsystems, to discuss some of the more powerful configuration options in the popular open-source database.

GlassFish Mobility Platform Demonstration

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PST

See this overview of how to use the Sun GlassFish Mobility Platform to develop a simple application synchronizing photos taken with a mobile phone directly with the cloud. (Login or registration required.)

A Sampling of EJB 3.1

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip introduces a few of the exciting new features in Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) technology 3.1.

JavaServer Faces 2.0: A Complete Tour

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:00:00 PST

This one-hour webinar covers all of the new features in JSF 2.0, from big ticket items such as Ajax and bookmarkability, to small features like new methods on ExternalContext, and everything in between. (Registration or login required.)

NetBeans IDE 6.7 Now Available

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PST

NetBeans IDE 6.7 introduces integration with Project Kenai, and includes native Maven support, enhancements for Java, PHP, Groovy, C/C++, and more. Download today!

Java EE SDKs Refreshed

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PST

The SDK bundles with Java SE (JDK) 6 have been enhanced with JDK 6 Update 14. Download the latest versions.

Sun GlassFish Enterprise Service Bus: The Lightweight ESB

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PST

Sun GlassFish ESB has been designed to catalyze a lightweight business integration deployment project. It offers a "fit-to-purpose" mix of features, functionality, extensibility, and support. Learn more in this white paper.

A Common Ant Build File for Metro-Based Services and Clients

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip describes the contents and operation of a common ant build file that simplifies the task of building and testing Metro-based services.

RESTful Web Services Made Easy

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PST

JAX-RS makes it easy to develop RESTful web services using Java technology. This 2009 JavaOne Conference session showed why.

Dynamic Languages Powered by GlassFish v3 Application Server

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PST

Learn how GlassFish v3 has been designed to support dynamic languages like Ruby, Python, and Groovy on the JVM.

Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 6 with Extensible GlassFish Application Server v3

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PST

GlassFish v3, the Java EE 6 compatible application server, is entirely modular. Have a look at the new OSGi-based architecture and new features.

NetBeans 6.7 Release Candidate Now Available

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PST

NetBeans 6.7 Release Candidate introduces integration with Project Kenai, and includes native Maven support, enhancements for Java, PHP, Groovy, C/C++, and more.

CommunityOne West General Session: What's New in the Sun Cloud and OpenSolaris

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:00:00 PST

David Douglas, Lew Tucker, and John Fowler discussed what makes cloud computing and the new release of the OpenSolaris OS so appealing.

Preview Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 6

Fri, 29 May 2009 09:00:00 PST

Smaller, simpler, lighter. Try Enterprise JavaBeans Lite and the new and easy APIs for developing RESTful Web services. Download Java EE 6 SDK Preview and Java EE 6 Web Profile SDK Preview.

Writing Java Applications Using Jersey to Interoperate With RESTful Web Services

Fri, 15 May 2009 09:00:00 PST

The Jersey Client API is a high-level, Java technology-based API for interoperating with RESTful Web services. This paper describes the client API and shows how to to concisely and efficiently implement a reusable client-side solution and talk to RESTful services. (Login or registration required.)

Optimizing Sun GlassFish Enterpise Server Performance for Sun Open Network Systems

Fri, 08 May 2009 09:00:00 PST

Find out how the open-source Sun GlassFish Portfolio provides the foundation for a high-performance, next-generation Web infrastructure. (Login or registration required.)

Video: Sun GlassFish Web Space Server 10.0

Fri, 08 May 2009 08:00:00 PST

Sun Product Architect James Falkner discusses and demonstrates Sun's next-generation portal platform.

Application Scalability and Fault Tolerance with GlassFish Load Balancer

Mon, 04 May 2009 12:00:00 PST

Scalability and fault tolerance are fundamental requirements of an effectively deployed enterprise application. This paper describes how you can achieve scalability and fault tolerance with GlassFish Load Balancer. (Login or registration required.)

NetBeans 6.7 Beta

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:00:00 PST

NetBeans IDE 6.7 Beta introduces integration with Project Kenai, and includes native Maven support, enhancements for Java, PHP, Groovy, C/C++, and more. Download now.

Troubleshooting OpenSSO with Firefox Add-Ons, Part 3: Cross-Domain Single Sign-On

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:00:00 PST

Explore the complex interaction between OpenSSO and the policy agent in a deployment designed for cross-domain single sign-on.

High Availability with Sun Message Queue

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:00:00 PST

This presentation walks you through the clustering technologies used by Message Queue to provide a scalable, high-availability messaging service. (Login or registration required.)

Tech Tip: Jersey and Spring

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:00:00 PST

This tip shows you how to use Jersey's integrated support for Spring, a framework for building and running enterprise Java applications.

Java EE SDKs and Java EE 5 Tools Bundle Refreshed

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:00:00 PST

The SDK bundles with Java SE (JDK) 6 have been enhanced with JDK 6 Update 13. The Java EE 5 Tools Bundle has been updated with NetBeans IDE 6.5.1 and NetBeans Portal Pack 3.0. Download now.

Using OpenSSO To Protect Java EE Applications, Part 1: Setting Up X.509 Client Authentication

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:00:00 PST

Learn how to protect your Java EE applications with client certificates in OpenSSO.

Tech Tips Quiz

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:00:00 PST

Here's a short quiz that tests your knowledge of some topics covered in recent Tech Tips.

Troubleshooting OpenSSO with Firefox Add-Ons

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:00:00 PST

OpenSSO deployments can be complex and difficult to debug. In this two-part article, learn how to troubleshoot your OpenSSO deployments with Firefox add-ons. Part 1 describes configuration and setup; Part 2 takes you through a simple single sign-on and policy protection example.

GlassFish Tools Bundle for Eclipse Now Available

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:00:00 PST

This bundle is an easy-to-install, out-of-the-box Java EE developer experience for GlassFish users who prefer the Eclipse IDE. Rapidly create Java EE applications with save-session-on-reload technology and GlassFish v3 Prelude. Includes GlassFish v2.1, GlassFish v3 Prelude, Eclipse 3.4, Eclipse WTP, Java SE 6, and Java DB.

GlassFish and MySQL, Part 4: Creating a RESTful Web Service and JavaFX Client

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:00:00 PST

Learn how to use the NetBeans IDE with GlassFish and MySQL to create a RESTful Web service. You'll also learn how to use the NetBeans IDE with JavaFX support to run a JavaFX client for the Web service.

Converged Enterprise Applications

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:00:00 PST

In this Tech Tip, you'll learn about converged enterprise applications and how the SIP Servlet API v1.1 specification simplifies the development of converged enterprise applications. You'll also find a sample converged enterprise application that demonstrates the concepts and techniques covered in this tip.

Writing Your First Ruby-on-Rails Web Application

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:00:00 PST

Use NetBeans IDE 6.5 and GlassFish v3 Prelude to create a Ruby-on-Rails Web application in OpenSolaris 2008.11 without typing a single line of code.

Leveraging Identity with GlassFish and MySQL

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:00:00 PST

This paper describes what identity management is, how to install and configure Sun Identity Manager using GlassFish and MySQL, and compares the TCO for this solution to other vendors' offerings. (Registration required.)

Consuming RESTful Web Services With the Jersey Client API

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 09:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip shows you how to use the Jersey 1.0.2 Client API to consume HTTP-based RESTful Web services. The Jersey 1.0.2 client API is an easy-to-use, high-level, Java technology API that can help you write clients for any HTTP-based RESTful Web service.

Java Application Platform SDK Update 7 Now Available

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:00:00 PST

This latest free-for-use, production-ready SDK includes these updates: Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server v2.1, Portlet Container 2.1, and Web Services for Remote Portlets 2.0 Beta 2. The SDK bundles with Java SE (JDK) 6 have been enhanced with JDK 6 Update 12. Read the overview and download the SDKs now. Multilingual support is available.

2009 JavaOne Conference, June 2-5, San Francisco

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:00:00 PST

Stay on top of everything new and different, both inside and around Java technology. Register by April 22, 2009, and save $200 off a Conference Pass or Conference Plus Pass. Register now.

Enabling Virtual Federation With OpenSSO, Part 2: A Tutorial

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:00:00 PST

Configure OpenSSO for virtual federation and for secure attributes exchange. Enjoy the benefits of a secure, loosely coupled, and centralized federation solution. Read on for details and an overview of the end-to-end virtual federation process.

See also Part 1, which introduces virtual federation and its business advantages.

Webinar: Sun's Open Source SOA -- Less Risk and Cost, More Flexibility

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:00:00 PST

In today's economy, IT departments must reduce cost and increase the flexibility of their IT infrastructure. Sun Microsystems addresses these seemingly conflicting requirements with a combination of open-source SOA leadership and the assurance of enterprise-class customer support. (Login or registration required.)

Podcast: Skillset -- Job Security With Open Source SOA

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:00:00 PST

Learn how you can gain new skills, visibility, and job security by participating in open-source SOA community projects as companies are rapidly adopting open-source software to cut costs, increase flexibility, and prevent vendor lock-in.

Sun GlassFish Portfolio Released

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:00:00 PST

Sun GlassFish Portfolio is a feature-rich Web application development platform that offers developers support for emerging defacto and industry standards and simplified, rapid code development. Learn more about its features in this podcast with Sun's Paul Hinz and Tom Kincaid.

GlassFish Podcast

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:00:00 PST

Sun Microsystems' Alexis Moussine-Pouchkine, GlassFish Evangelist, and Eduardo Pelegri-Llopart, Distinguished Engineer, discuss Project GlassFish, community adoption, and Sun's role in contributing to the GlassFish community.

Introduction to Sun GlassFish Enterprise Service Bus

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:00:00 PST

This video demonstrates key aspects of Sun GlassFish Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), a lightweight and agile ESB platform that packages the innovation of Project OpenESB, the GlassFish application server, and the NetBeans IDE into a commercially supported, enterprise-class platform. For more on OpenESB with a focus on Java Business Integration (JBI), watch this screencast.

Enabling Virtual Federation With OpenSSO, Part 1: Introduction

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:00:00 PST

What challenges are businesses facing in identity federation? How does OpenSSO's virtual federation capability tackle them so that your identity and federation infrastructure is simple, secure, and standardized? Read this article for the answers.

Nominate Java Tech Innovators for 2009 Duke's Choice Awards

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:00:00 PST

The selection committee is now accepting nominations for the seventh edition of the popular Duke's Choice awards, which honor the best and most innovative uses of Java technology. Winners will be recognized at the 2009 JavaOne Conference. Submit your entries by March 27.

Perspectives on Quality Assurance for OpenDS

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:00:00 PST

OpenDS is Sun's open-source project for developing a next-generation directory service. In this article, QA lead Gary Williams elaborates on the project's testing aspect: opportunities, challenges, guidelines, practices, measurements.

Enterprise Tech Tips Crossword

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:00:00 PST

Over the years, the Enterprise Java Technologies Tech Tips have covered a wide variety of enterprise Java technology topics. Here's a crossword puzzle that tests your knowledge of some topics covered in recent Tech Tips.

GlassFish and MySQL, Part 3: Creating and Using a Web Service

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:00:00 PST

In this third article in a series of articles on GlassFish and MySQL, you'll learn how easy it is to convert the controller layer of the Web application discussed in Part 2 into a Web service.

Protecting Java EE Applications With OpenSSO Policy Agents, Part 2: Same-Domain SSO

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:00:00 PST

How to configure OpenSSO so that certain resources on your secured application are publicly accessible with no authentication required? Read this article for the procedure. Also included is an overview of the types of single sign-on.

Federated Single Sign-On for Salesforce in OpenSSO

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:00:00 PST

Learn how to implement federated SSO for Salesforce CRM software with an open-standards-based approach, featuring OpenSSO as the identity provider. That way, you preserve the confidentiality of user login credentials and eliminate the need for multiple logins.

Single Sign-On for SugarCRM Through a SAML-Based Integration of OpenSSO and simpleSAMLphp

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST

With PHP-based SugarCRM as an example, this article shows you how to enforce SSO in a PHP environment. The process integrates OpenSSO, Sun's open-source Web access management project, with an application in the LAMP [Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP] or SAMP [Solaris and AMP] stack. Here, simpleSAMLphp acts as the front end for SugarCRM.

Customizing JAXB

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST

In this Tech Tip, you'll learn several ways of customizing or extending the default behavior of JAXB.

Protecting Java EE Applications With OpenSSO Policy Agents, Part 1: Basic Steps

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST

Writing security code and configuring the security model for Web applications can be cumbersome. The open-source project OpenSSO offers many security-related capabilities for applications: authentication, authorization, single sign on, identity services, security for Web services. This article describes how to easily protect Web applications with the OpenSSO Policy Agents in just a few steps.

OSGi Versus JSR 277

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST

Sun VP of Client Software Jeet Kaul presents this thoughts on OSGi and JSR 277, the Java Module System specification.

Getting Started With JRuby on Rails for Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server v3 Prelude

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST

This tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for the basic tasks involved with using JRuby on GlassFish. Learn how to install JRuby and how to create a simple application and deploy it to the GlassFish server. (Registration required.)

Federated Single Sign-On for Google Apps in OpenSSO

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST

Federating single sign-on with OpenSSO is fast, straightforward, and intuitive. This article describes the process for highly popular Google Apps.

Guide to GlassFish High Availability

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST

This white paper presents flexible reference configurations that demonstrate how you can deploy business services to meet various availability requirements using GlassFish, Solaris 10 containers, and Sun Fire T2000 servers. (Registration required.)

Charles Nutter Discusses JVM Language Summit

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST

JRuby core developer Charlie Nutter gives his views on the first annual JVM Language Summit.

Call For Papers Now Open

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 09:00:00 PST

Stand out from the crowd - show what you know. Submit your paper for the 2009 JavaOne Conference on these topics: Rich Media Applications and Interactive Content, Mobility, Services, and Core Technology. Deadline for submissions is December 19, 2008. The conference is June 2-5, 2009 in San Francisco, CA.

GlassFish and MySQL, Part 2: Building a CRUD Web Application With Data Persistence

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

Learn how to use the NetBeans IDE with GlassFish and MySQL to build a create, read, update, and delete (CRUD) application.

Tech Tips Quiz

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

Here's a short quiz that tests your knowledge of some topics covered in recent Enterprise Java Technologies Tech Tips.

Screencast: Build a Simple Web Application Using Eclipse and GlassFish v3 Prelude

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

This screencast shows you how to create a simple Web application using JavaServer Pages and servlets in Eclipse 3.4, debug it, and rapidly deploy it directly on GlassFish v3 Prelude. Watch other Java EE screencasts too.

NetBeans IDE 6.5 Now Available

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

Development simplified with the NetBeans IDE 6.5! Rapidly create web, enterprise, desktop, and mobile applications with Java, PHP, JavaScript, Ruby, Groovy, and C/C++.

GlassFish v3 Prelude Screencasts

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

Watch two new screencasts: Develop, Run, and Debug Rails Applications Using NetBeans IDE and GlassFish v3 Prelude and Create a Simple Web Application Using NetBeans IDE 6.5 and GlassFish v3 Prelude.

GlassFish and MySQL, Part 1: A Perfect Combination for Web Applications

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

Learn why the combination of GlassFish and MySQL is a perfect choice for developing and deploying web applications.

GlassFish Update Center

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

Find and install additional applications for GlassFish v2. View all modules or see the most popular or most recent modules.

Configuring JSON for RESTful Web Services in Jersey 1.0

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip shows you how to build a Jersey-based web application that returns information in JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) format.

Multilingual Java EE SDKs Now Available

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST

Update 6 versions of the Java EE 5 SDKs and Java Application Platform SDKs now offer multilingual support. Documentation for the SDKs is available in Japanese and Simplified Chinese and in several languages for the application server. Download the SDKs now.

GlassFish v3 Prelude Released

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:00:00 PST

Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server v3 Prelude improves productivity with rapid deployment technology and modular architecture based on OSGi. Read the overview and download it now.

GlassFish v3 Prelude Videos

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:00:00 PST

Learn more about GlassFish v3 Prelude in these three videos: Introducing GlassFish v3 Prelude, What's New in GlassFish v3 Prelude?, and Java EE 6 and GlassFish.

Java Application Platform SDK Update 6 Released

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PST

This latest free-for-use, production-ready SDK includes these updates: Portlet Container 2.0 Update 1 and Web Services for Remote Portlets 2.0 Beta. The SDK bundles with Java SE (JDK) 6 have been enhanced with JDK 6 Update 10. Read the overview and download the SDKs now.

NetBeans IDE 6.5 Release Candidate Now Available

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PST

Rapidly create web, enterprise, desktop, and mobile applications with Java, PHP, JavaScript, Ruby, Groovy, and C/C++.

From the Trenches at Sun Identity, Part 8: Quality Assurance

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PST

In this interview, Indira Thangasamy, senior quality engineering manager for Sun OpenSSO Enterprise, offers insights on the behind-the-scenes testing harness and processes that ensure a high-quality product.

Using WS-Trust Support in Metro to Secure Web Services

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PST

In this Tech Tip, learn about the support in Metro for WS-Trust and its Security Token Service (STS) framework, and see how easy it is to take advantage of this support to secure a web service using Metro and the NetBeans IDE.

Deploying OpenSSO on GlassFish Application Server

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PST

Go open source for identity management! Deployment of OpenSSO on GlassFish application server results in an ideal environment for developing secure Web applications. This article describes the basic deployment process.

Getting Started With the NetBeans BlueJ Plugin

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PST

This article gets you started using the NetBeans BlueJ plugin by loading an existing project, and then creating a new project that uses drag-and-drop features to create a graphical user interface (GUI).

Securing Attachments With Metro 1.3

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:00:00 PST

In this Tech Tip, you will learn how to secure a SOAP Messages with Attachments (SwA) attachment using the Metro 1.3 Web services stack.

From the Trenches at Sun Identity, Part 7: Security for Web Services

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PST

What are Web services and why are the data they transmit highly insecure? How do you protect the data interactions? What role does OpenSSO play? Sidharth Mishra, technical product manager for identity management at Sun, answers those questions in this interview.

True Abstraction: Composite UI Components in JSF 2.0 -- Part 2

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PST

Part 1 of this Tech Tip showed you how to create a composite UI component and use it in a web application. In Part 2, you will learn how to add functionality to the composite component that you created.

Enterprise Tech Tips Survey

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PST

Give us your feedback on the Enterprise Tech Tips--what you like, what you don't like, what you'd like to see in future tips. Please respond by September 30 so the Tech Tips can better serve your needs.

RESTful Web Services and Comet

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PST

Users can interact remotely with a Comet web application. Learn how to build one with Dojo, Java EE technologies, and GlassFish.

Last Chance to Enter: Project SailFin and Ericsson Application Competition

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PST

Create or enhance an IMS client-server application for a chance to win US$5,000 or a Sony Ericsson phone. Competition ends on September 30. Enter now.

Sun xVM Virtualization Portfolio

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PST

Check out the only open solution spanning virtualization and management from desktop to datacenter. See the live webcast and participate in the live chat on Wednesday, September 10, at 9 a.m. PT.

True Abstraction: Composite UI Components in JSF 2.0 -- Part 1

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip introduces a powerful new feature in JavaServer Faces (JSF) 2.0 technology: composite user interface (UI) components. This feature allows you to turn any collection of page markup into a JSF UI component--with attached validators, converters, action listeners, and value change listeners--for use by page authors.

Integrating Applications With OpenSSO

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 09:00:00 PST

Learn the four ways in which to integrate web applications with OpenSSO: through the Policy Agent, a reverse proxy, the client SDK, and identity services. In addition, this article features a Ruby on Rails sample application and shows you how to secure its login process with identity services.

From the Trenches at Sun Identity, Part 6: Identity Services for Securing Web Applications

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:00:00 PST

In this interview, Sun identity architect Aravindan Ranganathan explains why OpenSSO's identity services are an ideal architecture for protecting applications from unauthorized access. He also describes the related tasks, the benefits, and the plans for integrating identity services with the federation capability in OpenSSO.

Download NetBeans IDE 6.5 Beta

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:00 PST

Rapidly create web, enterprise, desktop, and mobile applications with Java, C/C++ , JavaScript, Ruby, Groovy, and now PHP. Get NetBeans IDE 6.5 Beta today.

Setting Up OpenDS 1.0.0 as a Naming Service for the OpenSolaris OS, Part 2 of 2: Advanced Configurations

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:00:00 PST

To complete the process, configure for UNIX user authentication and for Digest-MD5 or CRAM-MD5 authentication before setting up the clients. This article walks you through the procedures and describes how to optimize for performance and edit Java settings. Read Part 1.

Building an Ajax-Enabled Web Application Using Phobos and jMaki

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip shows you how to use Phobos and jMaki to create a simple Ajax-enabled web application. Phobos is a lightweight, scripting-friendly, web application environment. jMaki is a lightweight framework for creating Web 2.0 applications with standards-based technologies such as CSS, HTML, and JavaScript.

Securing Applications With Identity Services, Part 4: Single Sign-On and Logout

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:00:00 PST

Learn how to achieve SSO and logout by means of OpenSSO-supported REST operations. By way of demonstration, this article hosts a sample application, accompanied by the related setup procedures and code segments.

Combining Groovy, Grails, MySQL, and the Java Persistence API

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip shows you how to create an online catalog application using the Groovy language, the Grails framework, the MySQL database, the Java Persistence API, and the GlassFish application server.

Sun Announces OpenDS Standard Edition (SE) 1.0

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:00:00 PST

Commercial support and indemnification is now available for OpenDS, Sun's open-source, LDAP directory server that's written in the Java language. Also read about the many ways in which you can participate in OpenDS.

From the Trenches at Sun Identity, Part 5: Support for OpenSSO

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 09:00:00 PST

Sun is offering full support and indemnification for its open web access management and federation project. In this interview, senior product manager Nick Wooler describes the background, the support model, and the gains for developers.

Using P6Spy and the GlassFish Connection Pool to Trace Database Operations

Fri, 28 Jul 2008 08:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip demonstrates how to use a tool called P6Spy to trace the database requests issued by an application running with the GlassFish v2 application server.

Setting Up OpenDS 1.0.0 as a Naming Service for the OpenSolaris OS, Part 1 of 2: Basic Steps

Fri, 28 Jul 2008 09:00:00 PST

Take advantage of the newly shipped OpenDS, an open-source, LDAP directory server written in the Java language. This series explains, step by step, the intuitive setup procedure for OpenDS on the OpenSolaris OS.

Virtualization Support in Sun Middleware

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:00:00 PST

Here's the answer to the question "Can I deploy Sun Java Enterprise System in the various virtualization environments?" This article also features Q&As of interest.

Java EE SDKs Refreshed

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:00:00 PST

The Java EE 5 SDK and Java Application Platform SDK bundles that include Java SE (JDK) 6 have been updated with JDK 6 Update 7. Download the latest versions.

Beyond LAMP: SAMP... LGPJ... LAMJ...

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:00:00 PST

LAMP: It's not just for Linux any more! Develop using your OS, language, app server, database, and IDE of choice.

Preventing Non-Repeatable Reads in JPA Using EclipseLink

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:00:00 PST

In this Tech Tip, you'll learn how to prevent non-repeatable reads through the Java Persistence API (JPA) and JPA extensions provided by the EclipseLink framework.

GlassFish and MySQL

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:00:00 PST

GlassFish and MySQL provide enterprise features at open source prices--the reliability, scalability and flexibility you need at the cost you want.

Sun Java System Access Manager FAQ: Performance and Sizing, Policy, Session Failover and Deployment, and Agents

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:00:00 PST

Besides helpful tips on performance optimization and configurations, these Q&As also offer best practices and resolutions for error scenarios.

Using jMaki With PHP on OpenSolaris

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip shows you how to create a PHP web application that incorporates jMaki widgets, communicates with a MySQL database, and runs in the OpenSolaris OS.

From the Trenches at Sun Identity, Part 4, Virtual Federation, a Pioneering Way for Exchanging Authentication Data

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:00:00 PST

Sun identity architect Rajeev Angal describes the challenges enterprises face with federation and explains how virtual federation, a unique capability in the upcoming Sun Federated Access Manager, effectively resolves all the issues.

Second Segment of Access Manager FAQ on SAML

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:00:00 PST

Read more tips and guidelines: resolving errors, enabling basic authentication, mapping the SAML 2.0 Authentication Context, differentiating between the Post Profile and the Artifact Profile.

Java EE SDKs With Multilingual Support

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:00:00 PST

Update 5 versions of the Java EE 5 SDKs and Java Application Platform SDKs now offer multilingual support. Download the SDKs now. Documentation for the SDKs is available in Japanese and Simplified Chinese and in several languages for the application server.

GlassFish v3 Video

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:00:00 PST

GlassFish architect Jerome Dochez discusses the new modularity and extensibility features in GlassFish v3 that make the application server highly customizable and give it a fast startup time.

GlassFish Podcast

Fri, 30 May 2008 09:00:00 PST

Jean-Francois Arcand discusses the Comet paradigm, its availability in GlassFish v2 and v3, standardization in the forthcoming Servlet 3.0 specification, and more. See The Aquarium for additional information about Comet.

GlassFish v3 TP2 Quick Start Tutorial

Fri, 30 May 2008 09:00:00 PST

Watch this screencast to learn about how to install the GlassFish v3 TP2 Application Server software, GlassFish Update Tool, and Admin Console GUI and deploy and undeploy applications.

Tech Tips Quiz

Fri, 24 May 2008 09:00:00 PST

Here's a short quiz that tests your knowledge of some topics covered in recent Enterprise Java Technologies Tech Tips. You can find the answers at the end of the quiz.

Updated: Securing Applications With Identity Services, Part 1: Authentication

Fri, 16 May 2008 09:00:00 PST

Learn how to configure OpenSSO so as to authenticate users with identity-service interfaces that support SOAP with WSDL and REST. This updated article reflects the latest UI and parameters for the REST operations.

Creating a Java EE Appliance on OpenSolaris

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:00:00 PST

At the JavaOne conference, Sun technical evangelists Peter Karlsson and Chuk-Munn Lee discussed how to build a Java EE platform-based appliance with the GlassFish application server on OpenSolaris.

Java-Centricity -- Java Technology at the Hub of Your Digital Life

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:00:00 PST

This year's technical general session hosted by Sun Distinguished Engineer and Chief Technology Officer for Software, Bob Brewin, highlighted what's new in the Java EE and Java SE platforms. It was also spiced up by a variety of cool JavaFX-driven demos.

An Overview and Demonstration of OpenSSO and Federation

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:00:00 PST

At CommunityOne 2008, Sun's identity management experts describe the latest model of effecting single sign-on and the process of federating across enterprises with OpenSSO.

A Rundown on OpenDS

Wed, 07 May 2008 09:00:00 PST

Ludovic Poitou, community lead for OpenDS; and Jim Yang, project lead for Penrose, a Java technology-based directory server, presented at CommunityOne on the topic, "Getting Started on OpenDS." This recap summarizes the goals, status, installation, and extensibility of OpenDS, also the infrastructure of Penrose, whose default provider is OpenDS.

NetBeans Day at CommunityOne

Tue, 06 May 2008 09:00:00 PST

In only four years, the number of active NetBeans IDE users has increased steadily to 450,000. And an enthusiastic crowd of them attended NetBeans Day at CommunityOne. Read this recap.

Project SailFin and Ericsson Application Competition

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:00:00 PST

Create or enhance an IMS client-server application for a chance to win USD $5,000 or a Sony Ericsson phone.

Preview GlassFish v3

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:00:00 PST

Technology Preview 2 gives you an early look at GlassFish v3 and its modular, lightweight, and extensible architecture. This milestone release contains web-tier technologies and the Java Persistence API from Java EE 5. In addition, you can use the Update Center to access new early access versions of EJB 3.1 and the JAX-RS API. Try it today.

Securing Applications With Identity Services, Part 3: User Attributes

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:00:00 PST

Identity services are interfaces that support authentication, authorization, and other related services with SOAP or REST technology. This article steps you through the procedure for obtaining, through the attribute service, the attributes of users whose tokens are passed in service calls.

Adding Authentication Mechanisms to the GlassFish Servlet Container

Fri, 02 May 2008 09:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip will show you how to implement and configure new authentication mechanisms in the GlassFish v2 servlet container.

Java Application Platform SDK Update 5 Released

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST

This latest free-for-use, production-ready SDK includes updates to Sun Java System Application Server (GlassFish), Open ESB, Portlet Container, and more. Download it now and read the overview for details.

URL Redirection in Sun Java System Application Server

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST

This article uses examples to show how to configure web application URLs in Sun Java System Application Server or GlassFish.

Working With jMaki Events

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip covers the jMaki event mechanism. You'll learn about the concepts that underlie the event mechanism and how to take advantage of the event mechanism to easily interact with widgets.

Using MySQL and Memcached on the GlassFish Application Server

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST

Use GlassFish to host a web application backed by MySQL and memcached.

From the Trenches at Sun Identity, Part 3: Federated Access Management Simplified

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST

Senior product line manager Daniel Raskin discusses the background for merging two of Sun's access and federation management products and the new capabilities that focus on simplicity, ease of use, efficiency, and convenience.

MySQL Conference & Expo Coverage

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST

Read about sessions from the MySQL Conference, including topics like joins, database administration, Ruby and MySQL, embedded MySQL applications, blob streaming, and more.

Web Services Security Video

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST

In this interview, three key members of the Metro Web Services Security team discuss the support for web services security in the Metro web services stack.

Net Talk: An Overview of GlassFish

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST

In this webcast, Sun Distinguished Engineer Eduardo Pelegri-Llopart delves into the basics of GlassFish, why it is important, and how organizations are using GlassFish in their IT environments.

Better Programming With Java EE: A Conversation With Java Champion Adam Bien

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST

Java Champion Adam Bien talks about the challenges and intricacies of Java EE, ways to conduct large-scale IT projects, and the joys of developing.

Secure Conversations for Web Services With Metro

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST

In this Tech Tip, you'll learn the basics of WS-SecureConversation, a web services specification designed to enable secure communication between web services. The tip also presets an example that demonstrates how to enable secure conversations for a web service through the WS-SecureConversation support in Metro.

From the Trenches at Sun Identity, Part 2: OpenSSO, a Thriving Community

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST

Sun federation architect Pat Patterson reflects on OpenSSO, Sun's open-source project for single sign-on, outlining its mission, adoption, challenges, future, and an unexpected boon to Sun. OpenSSO is a twin of Sun Java System Access Manager.

New! GlassFish Admin Training Bundle

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:00:00 PST

Get all the training you need to install, configure, and administer the GlassFish application server. This web-based training bundle even includes downloadable labs.

GlassFish With MySQL Cobundle Released

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PST

Sun Java System Application Server 9.1 Update 1 (GlassFish v2 UR1) is now available bundled with the MySQL Community Server open-source database. Read the Release Notes and this blog for details. Download it now.

From the Trenches at Sun Identity, Part 1: Access Management for Web Applications

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PST

In this interview, Jamie Nelson, Sun's director of engineering for access and federation management, points out a major oversight in Web development, elaborates on the current state of single sign-on, and suggests the right tool and the right platform for securing application access.

Rails Powered by GlassFish

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PST

Tired of putting together and managing all the pieces of a Ruby-on-Rails deployment? Simplify your life by developing and deploying with JRuby on GlassFish.

Java EE SDKs Refreshed

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PST

Update 4 versions of the Java EE 5 SDKs and Java Application Platform SDKs now offer multilingual support. The "+ JDK" bundles also include the latest Java SE 6 (JDK) Update 5. Download the SDKs now.

Referencing Multiple Web Services From An Application Client

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip describes how to develop an application client that references multiple web services that implement any combination of web services programming models.

GlassFish Sweepstakes Ends March 23

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PST

Last chance for your chance to win an iPhone! Download GlassFish and enter the sweepstakes now.

Two New FAQ Segments for Sun Java System Access Manager

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PST

Here are Q&As on identity management and the service management SDK. The topics range from configurations to the Identity Repository to realms to attributes.

OpenSolaris and LAMP Development

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PST

In this interview, Kuldip Oberoi, Sun's group manager of OpenSolaris and LAMP development, explains how Project Indiana relates to development and distribution, how OpenSolaris supports much more than Java development, and why it's a great time to be a developer.

Federated Identity Through the Eyes of the Deployer

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PST

What identity-related challenges do application deployers face? What questions must you ponder before adopting a standardized solution? Find the answers, along with tips and guidelines, in this article.

Adding Voice to Java EE With SIP Servlets

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip covers some of the basic concepts underlying Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and SIP servlets. It also presents a sample application that uses SIP servlets and HTTP servlets to provide Voice-over-IP (VoIP) phone service.

Building and Running OpenDS With NetBeans IDE

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 09:00:00 PST

In only a few steps, you can build, debug, and run OpenDS--the open-source project for Sun's next-generation directory services products--in the NetBeans IDE. This article walks you through the process with screen shots.

Sun and MySQL: How It Stacks Up for Developers

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:00:00 PST

MySQL, the world's most popular open-source database, fills an important niche in Sun's software stack. With Sun's reach and resources, MySQL is poised for even wider adoption.

Consuming a MySQL Database in a RESTful Web Service

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:00:00 PST

Learn how to use the NetBeans IDE to expose a MySQL database as a RESTful web service endpoint.

Perl Scripts Offer Quick, Accurate Installation and Configuration of Sun Java System Directory Server

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:00:00 PST

Automation eradicates manual, duplicate tasks and achieves efficiency, accuracy, and uniformity. Through an example, this article shows you how to automate installation and configuration of Sun Java System Directory Server with Perl scripts.

Deploying JRuby on Rails WAR on Sun Java System Web Server

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:00:00 PST

Such a deployment ensures the coexistence of JRuby on Rails with Java technology-based Web applications and accords you the benefits of Sun Java System Web Server: scalability, performance, security, and monitoring and clustering capabilities. Learn the steps here.

Authenticate With Sun Java System Access Manager and ActivIdentity 4TRESS Authentication Server

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:00:00 PST

A win-win integration story: You can now adopt 4TRESS one-time password (OTP) authentication schemes in Access Manager and thus secure applications with a wider range of OTP schemes in an Access Manager-protected environment.

Extended Persistence Context in Stateful Session Beans

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip illustrates an application that uses a stateful session bean and an entity manager with an extended persistence context.

Sun Technical Specialist on Identity and OpenSSO Extensions

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:00:00 PST

Paul Bryan talks with Marina Sum about his background in identity development, the history and future of Sun Java System Access Manager, OpenID, the subproject OpenSSO Extensions, and the solutions for phishing.

Video: Sun's Open-Source Application Server--GlassFish

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:00:00 PST

Discover the latest Java EE technology with Sun's open-source application server called GlassFish. Learn more about the communities, projects, and resources available.

Java Application Platform SDK Update 4 Released

Fri, 7 Feb 2008 09:00:00 PST

This free-for-use, production-ready SDK includes the latest technologies from Sun Java System Application Server (GlassFish), Portlet Container, Access Manager, and Open ESB. Read the

Tech Tip: Building Kerberos-Based Secure Services Using Metro

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 09:00:00 PST

This Tech Tip shows how to build secure web services and clients using the Kerberos support in Metro.

Updated for NetBeans 6.0: Web Applications to Sun Java System Web Server With NetBeans IDE

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:00:00 PST

This revised article reflects the UI for NetBeans 6.0, which contains all the necessary tools for developing desktop, enterprise, web, and mobile applications.

Tech Tip: Using JAX-WS With Maven

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:00:00 PST

This tip demonstrates how to use the JAX-WS Maven plugin to develop web services.

Connect and Participate With GlassFish

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:00:00 PST

Try GlassFish for a chance to win an iPhone. This sweepstakes ends on March 23, 2008. Submit your entry today.

Developing Secure Applications With Sun Java System Access Manager, Part 2: Advanced Authorization

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:00:00 PST

As a sequel to

Sang Shin on Open ESB

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:00:00 PST

Java Evangelist Sang Shin discusses how Open ESB fosters enterprise agility in developing new applications.

GlassFish v2: Open for Business

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:00:00 PST

Find out why the open-source GlassFish v2 application server is a good choice for handling critical business applications and the demands of a production environment.

Enterprise Tech Tips Quiz

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:00:00 PST

Test your knowledge of some topics covered in recent Enterprise Java Technologies Tech Tips.

JSFTemplating and Woodstock: Component Authoring Made Easy

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 09:00:00 PST

Frustrated with the complexities of writing a JavaServer Faces component? With the help of the JSFTemplating and Woodstock projects, you can write a component with only two files.

New Section for Sun Java System Access Manager and Sun Java System Federation Manager FAQ: Liberty Alliance and Security Assertion Markup Language

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 09:00:00 PST

Read about the support for SAML, Liberty Alliance-based and other federation standards, the identity-based services in Access Manager, the utilities for creating and maintaining federated connections, the components in Federation Manager, and many other pertinent topics.