Apache Geronimo 2.1: Quick Reference

Develop applications on Geronimo using Java EE 5 quickly and easily Gain a deep understanding of the rich set of features provided by Apache Geronimo 2.1.4Develop and deploy your Java EE 5 applications on Geronimo with easy-to-use tooling supportCreate database pools and establish connectivity with all the supported databases using GeronimoMaster the server administration and customize the server with your own pluginsStep-by-step instructions with plenty of examples and sample applications

In Detail Apache Geronimo is a robust, scalable, secure, and high-performing application server. But like all application servers, this power comes with a steep learning curve. This book can help you save your time and get working with Geronimo in matter of a few hours.

This book is a quick-reference guide to Apache Geronimo that mitigates the starting pains that most developers have when they migrate to a new Application Server. It will help you to extend and amplify your existing development skills, empowering you to build new types of applications regardless of the platform or browser.

The book will introduce you to the exciting features of Apache Geronimo Application Server. You will see how easily you can develop and deploy Java EE 5 applications on Geronimo. It covers everything from downloading the server to customizing it using custom GBeans. By following the practical examples in this book, you will be able to develop applications quickly using Geronimo Eclipse Plugin.

The book covers Geronimo internals in detail, which helps you write custom services on Geronimo. Also, it helps you to gain a deep understanding of Geronimo plugin architecture and teaches you to extend your server functionality via plugins. By the end of the book, you will develop proficiency in Geronimo and Java EE 5 application development.

What you will learn from this book? Master the features of Apache Geronimo to develop your applicationDevelop and deploy Java EE 5 applications on GeronimoUnderstand web application clustering using WADIDevelop applications rapidly using the Geronimo Eclipse PluginSecure the server environment and applicationsConfigure remote EJB references to invoke remote EJBs via CORBABind custom resources to JNDI using GBeans and leverage the global JNDI environment for your applicationsCreate custom server assembliesExtend the Admin Console using Admin Console ExtensionsAdminister the Geronimo serverDevelop and deploy services on Geronimo using GBeansTroubleshoot server startup, application deployment, application startup, and runtime problems

Approach

This book is a comprehensive reference of the Apache Geronimo Application Server with easy-to-understand examples and sample applications. Different configuration items are available as self contained chapters that can be looked up independently of the other chapters so that readers can go straight to whatever part of Geronimo they want to configure. The book is packed with tips and tricks, based on the author's experience with Apache Geronimo in real-life projects.

Who this book is written for?

This book is intended for Java EE developers and server administrators who would like to use Geronimo for developing and deploying fully fledged Java EE 5 applications and freely distribute Geronimo with their solutions. Readers should be familiar with Java EE 5 concepts.