Java™ and JMX: Building Manageable Systems [Paperback]

Heather Kreger (Author), Ward Harold (Author), Leigh Williamson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0672324083 | ISBN-13: 978-0672324086 | Publication Date: January 9, 2003 | Edition: 1

Every developer who has deployed a mission critical application knows it is not enough just to write great code; to be truly useful, critical applications must be manageable as well. JMX is a tool with which to instrument and manage software products. It will soon be a standard part of the J2EE specification and is also being accepted by the telephony industry for key specifications. The probability that developers will encounter JMX in one form or another is very high. A copy of this book will dramatically reduce a developer's JMX learning curve, giving them the foundation and technical details needed to make effective use of JMX wherever they find it. Comprehensive coverage includes two chapters of introduction to JMX, seven chapters of practical instrumentation examples and advice, including how to relate security to JMX, and two chapters positioning JMX as a fundamental technology for J2EE and Web services. Readers can use this book as both an introduction to JMX and as a frequent desktop reference.

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From the Back Cover

Java is now used with increasing frequency to develop mission-critical applications. Using Java Management Extensions (JMX) is the key to managing those applications. As JMX is increasingly accepted into the fields of embedded systems, enterprise systems, and telephony, it is clear that all Java developers will encounter JMX before long.

Java™ and JMX: Building Manageable Systems is the definitive guide to JMX, combining an introduction to the technology with extensive coverage that will make this book a favorite reference. Much more than just an explanation of the JMX specifications, this book can drastically reduce a reader's JMX learning curve by explaining how to develop management requirements and apply JMX to them. The book's coverage includes:

• A management primer for Java programmers and architects
• A historical perspective on the evolution of JMX and its relation to other management standards, including SNMP, CIM/WBEM, TMN, and CMIP
• Development of JMX Manageable Resources with Standard and Dynamic MBeans
• Development with Model MBeans as customizable generic instrumentation using both the JMX APIs and XML files
• MBeanServer, including the MBean registry and object naming scheme, the generic MBean interface, and the query mechanism
• JMX Monitors and Notifications
• MBeanServer Services including the timer, relationship, and dynamic loading, along with custom services for XML services, HTTP adapters, RMI connectors, and security exposures and permissions
• JMX best practices, including deployment patterns, instrumentation patterns, federation patterns, and best practices
• JMX integration into J2EE and the JSR077 management models in J2EE 1.4
• Using JMX to manage Web services from the perspective of service providers, registry providers, and users

Written with an unparalleled degree of in-the-trenches familiarity and full of practical examples and working sample code, Java™ and JMX is a must-have introduction, technological guide, and reference for Java architects and developers.

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About the Author

Heather Kreger was the original JMX evangelist at IBM. A founding member of the JMX expert group, she personally contributed ModelMBeans to the JMX specification and is currently applying management to Web services technologies.

Ward Harold is the lead architect for Tivoli's implementation of JMX, TMX4J. He is a member of the current JMX expert group.

Leigh Williamson led the design and implementation of the WebSphere Version 5 new administrative architecture.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 592 pages
• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional; 1 edition (January 9, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0672324083
• ISBN-13: 978-0672324086
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.3 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,361,290 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, February 22, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Java™ and JMX: Building Manageable Systems (Paperback)

This book is divided into three parts. The first section is a history of managing computer applications and an explanation of why JMX is needed for Java applications. The second part goes into detail about JMX and the third section is about JMX applications.

The first section is an informative history of managing computer applications from mainframes to present day applications. I the reader can skip this section, if he or she just wants to understand JMX.

The second section explains Means and the tools behind JMX-based management. MBeans represent a resource that a management system will monitor and control. The MBean is the resource according to the management server. The book goes into great detail in creating and using MBeans, including the MBean notification events. In this part, as throughout the book, the explanations are clear and comprehensive. The examples fully show the user how it works and are explained completely by the authors.

This book has a serious and comprehensive style. The authors assume that the reader has a fairly extensive knowledge of Java. This book is an excellent introduction to JMX and is comprehensive in its coverage of all topics related to JMX. I would recommend this book for anyone interested in learning about JMX.

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a cookbook, June 7, 2003

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Ivelin A Ivanov (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java™ and JMX: Building Manageable Systems (Paperback)

Unlike "JMX in Action" from Manning, this book goes beyond the How To of JMX.
It introduces the reader to the fundamental problems of systems management, before jumping into concrete implementations.
It explains the history of the industry from the days when hundreds of people shared one mainframe and sys-admin was the same as god, to the present days when everyone has access to hundreds of computers.
It also gives an overview of the numerous system management standards and explains why some of them were successful while others were not.
Before I got to the JMX chapters I understood how the veterans in the industry with decades of experience distilled the scope of systems management to a few basic concepts that define it.
It helped me make a better choice when thinking about which parts of an application should be manageable.
Very strong book.
Just be aware that it is not a very fun reading. The book uses a tight, dry and fast style. You better be serious about it before turning the front page.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really helps someone grasp JMX, September 10, 2011

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Dan (Riverside, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Java™ and JMX: Building Manageable Systems (Paperback)

This is an excellent book that truly helps understand the JMX architecture and it's practical use in managing a distributed system. The chapters are very well thought-out. The book methodically ensures that you will understand every aspect of JMX and how you can leverage it in the real world. After reading this book you'll have a complete understanding of what each component of the JMX specification does and will understand what all your options are as well as the pros and cons of each option. Each subject is presented with authority. The presentation is not dumbed-down at all, yet very clear, logically organized and concise.

I have read Manning's "JMX in Action". While it had a lot of code examples, and explored the JMX api in-depth, I felt I did not understand JMX overall any more than when I started reading it. I was amazed how a few hours with "Java and JMX" were able to give me a complete understanding. If you are deciding between these two books, I really think there's no comparison, get the "Java and JMX", you will not regret it.