J2EE Briefing

Introduction

Client-server systems distributed via portable, standard technology like graphical user interfaces, browsers, Java, the Internet, HTTP and the World-Wide Web, and backed by relational database systems, have proven to be a successful deployment strategy for many enterprises. This briefing gives you enough information on Enterprise Java's offerings in these areas, to decide on its appropriateness for your organisation.

Duration and Construction

The briefing lasts one day and comprises a mixture of lecture, discussion and questions. There is a nominal programme of topics but we expect and welcome questions on any issues of particular interest.

Intended Audience

Participants will be software engineers or decision makers. They may or may not already be familiar with the Java programming language. They will be wanting to acquaint themselves with the offerings of J2EE (Java 2 Enterprise Edition).

Aims

To appreciate the synergy between the drive for distribution and the drive towards objects
To understand the difficulties of the pre-object, multi-tiered system and the contribution of the object to its standardisation
To understand the contribution of HTTP, the Web and web browsers to the standardisation of distributed systems
To survey Java's support for web-based client-server, particularly on the client side
To survey Java's support for transactional, persistent, secure, distributed system via Enterprise JavaBeans
To understand the interplay between Enterprise Java and vendors' J2EE "containers"

Deliverables

Lecture
Facilitation of discussions
Copies of the lecture slides
Reference list of books and sources relevant to object technology

Numbers

We recommend that there are no more than 12 participants, with the best results usually obtained when there are at least 8 participants. It is possible, by negotiation and mutual agreement, for more than 12 participants to be present.

A brief history of transaction processing, distribution, objects, persistent data, Java and the Web
The J2EE architecture
Containers and services
Servlet technology
JavaServer Pages (JSP)
JDO (Java Data Objects)
EJB architecture overview

Site Requirements

Data projector with a real 1024 x 768 resolution, and suitable screen
White-board, preferably not doubling up as the OHP's screen; blackboard and chalk are acceptable
Flip-chart and easel, with additional flip-chart paper
It is best if the seating is not fixed. Auditorium style seating, for example, makes it difficult to switch from lecture to group work.

Contacting

Please contact Matrice by telephone on +44 7010 704705; by fax on +44 7010 704706; by emailing bookings@matrice.co.uk; or by visiting http://www.matrice.co.uk