BEA WebLogic Server 8.1 Unleashed is the definitive reference for the WebLogic developer, offering an in-depth look at the capabilities provided by WebLogic Server and illustrating the best development practices. The book covers WebLogic's role in every aspect of a J2EE application: from working with Servlets, JavaServer Pages and Enterprise JavaBeans, to managing distributed systems including transactions with JTA, directory services with JNDI, messaging with JMS, and more. The authors pay special attention to testing, optimizing and debugging within WebLogic, implementing security features, and administering WebLogic applications.

Configure hardware and software for a successful WebLogic installation Gather the right mix of skills and background to build WebLogic applications Architect and deploy Web applications with JSP and Java Servlets Leverage the J2EE APIs for handling transactions, messaging, databases, mail services, and more

* Build applications with JSP Tag Libraries and Jakarta Struts
* Learn best practices and design strategies for Enterprise JavaBeans
* Test, debug, and optimize WebLogic applications using JUnit, JProbe, and JMeter
* Integrate WebLogic into enterprise systems with XML, Web services, jCOM,
* JCo, and CORBA, including Tuxedo applications
* Administer WebLogic applications and work with clustered servers
* Develop WebLogic Server applications using WebLogic Workshop 8.1