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GlassFish v3 TP2 Quick Start Tutorial

2008-05-21T08:51:46-07:00

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.

GlassFish Podcast

2008-05-21T08:46:49-07:00

In this podcast, 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.

Tech Tips Quiz

2008-05-21T08:43:37-07:00

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.

Resetting the admin Password in Sun Java System Directory Server

2008-05-21T08:39:32-07:00

In a fix and need to reset the admin password for Sun Java System Directory Server? This tip tells you how.

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

2008-05-21T08:37:39-07:00

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.

Two Sun Software Engineer Openings on OpenSolaris Web Stack

2008-05-12T16:42:38-07:00

Sun is hiring two entry-level software engineers, one in Burlington, MA, and another in Santa Clara, CA, for the OpenSolaris Web Stack Project. In addition to becoming involved in the development, enhancement, and integration aspects of the project, the incumbents will actively participate in the open-source communities concerned.

Creating a Java EE Appliance on OpenSolaris

2008-05-08T18:33:02-07:00

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. Read more in this article.

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

2008-05-07T17:38:24-07:00

This year's JavaOne Conference 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

2008-05-07T10:10:54-07:00

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. Read this overview.

A Rundown on OpenDS

2008-05-06T12:17:46-07:00

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.

Project SailFin and Ericsson Application Competition

2008-05-05T15:27:21-07:00

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

Preview GlassFish v3

2008-05-05T10:07:01-07:00

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 now.

Identity Management at CommunityOne

2008-04-29T16:40:12-07:00

Come to CommunityOne on May 5 in San Francisco and attend an OpenSSO Workshop and a session on Getting Started With OpenDS. Registration is free.

Securing Applications With Identity Services, Part 3: User Attributes

2008-04-29T13:15:42-07:00

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.

Java Application Platform SDK Update 5 Released

2008-04-29T13:06:58-07:00

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

2008-04-29T13:02:52-07:00

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

Working With jMaki Events

2008-04-21T17:10:33-07:00

This 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

2008-04-21T17:07:16-07:00

In this article, learn how to use GlassFish to host a web application backed by MySQL and memcached.

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

2008-04-11T14:17:02-07:00

In this interview, 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.

Rise of CMT Systems

2008-04-11T14:01:34-07:00

This blog highlights Sun's recent launch of multicore, multisocket UltraSPARC T2-based systems and the performance capabilities of chip multithreading (CMT)-optimized Sun Java System Web Server.

New GlassFish Administration Training Bundle

2008-04-04T08:21:14-07:00

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

Net Talk: An Overview of GlassFish

2008-04-04T08:18:12-07:00

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

2008-04-02T16:37:54-07:00

In this interview, 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

2008-04-02T16:35:47-07:00

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.

GlassFish With MySQL Cobundle Released

2008-03-27T17:43:19-07:00

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, Parts 1 and 2

2008-03-24T17:48:46-07:00

In Part 1: Access Management for Web Applications, 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.

In Part 2: OpenSSO, a Thriving Community, 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.

Referencing Multiple Web Services From An Application Client

2008-03-24T12:30:07-07:00

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

Java EE SDKs Refreshed

2008-03-24T12:25:52-07:00

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.

Rails Powered by the GlassFish Application Server

2008-03-24T12:20:48-07:00

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. Read this article for details.

Adding Voice to Java EE With SIP Servlets

2008-03-04T15:34:02-08:00

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.