Core Java Web Server - Softcover

Taylor, Chris; Kimmett, Timothy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130805599 ISBN 13: 9780130805591

Publisher: Prentice Hall Ptr, 1998

Synopsis

Introduces programmers to what is characterized as the first full-fledged Web server written in Java and the first to support Sun's servlet technology. Begins by walking through installation and configuration on several different operating systems. Then describes master key features including virtual hosting and logging, practical administration, troubleshooting, benchmarking, and optimization techniques. The CD-ROM contains sample code and tools for streamlining servlet development. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About this title

About the Author

CHRIS TAYLOR is a Sun Certified Java Developer working as a software designer for Tandem Computers in Cupertino, CA and has extensive experience building three-tiered server applications using Java Web Server.

TIM KIMMET has a computer science degree from San Jose State University and develops Java full time for Seagull Technology, concentrating on multithreaded networked applications.

From the Back Cover

* Features practical guidelines for installing, configuring, optimizing, and troubleshooting JWS
* Provides extensive coverage of Java Server Pages (JSP) and security - including authentication, ACLs, and realms
* Also includes a complete overview of the Servlet API - with real-life coding examples

Dynamic, flexible, and easy to use, the Java Web Server is the first full-fledged Web server written in Java and the first to support Sun's hot new servlet technology. Taylor and Kimmet show you exactly why Java Web Server is the ideal platform for next-generation Web applications. First, you'll walk through the installation and configuration of Java Web Server on several different operating systems. Next, you'll master key features of the product, including extensible security, virtual hosting, logging, and aliases. You will also learn practical administration, troubleshooting, benchmarking, and optimization techniques.

Core Java Web Server delivers:

* Real development scenarios—and real solutions
* Tips for improving JWS performance with caching
* Detailed coverage of session management
* A rigorous walk-through of JWS security features

Series editor Cay S. Horstmann, co-author of the wildly successful Core Java, brings his unique perspective to the Core Series - books written by serious programmers for serious programmers

Every Core Series book:

* DEMONSTRATES how to write commercial code.
* FEATURES dozens of nontrivial programs and examples—no toy code!
* FOCUSES on the features and functions most important to real developers.
* PROVIDES objective, unbiased coverage of cutting-edge technologies—no hype!

CD-ROM includes extensive sample code, along with tools for streamlining servlet development you won't find anywhere else.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall Ptr
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130805599
• ISBN 13: 9780130805591
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 608