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January 31, 2006
Enterprise Java Technologies NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the Enterprise Java Technologies Newsletter. Here you'll find links to the latest products, tools, resources, and events relating to development with the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE, formerly known as J2EE).

PRODUCT AND TECHNOLOGY RELEASES   The following J2EE products and technologies were recently released.      » Free Developer Tools! Sun is offering the award-winning Sun Java Studio Enterprise and Sun Java Studio Creator IDEs at no cost to all developers worldwide who join Sun Developer Network (SDN).    » Award-Winning Sun Java Studio Creator 2 Now Available! (January 23, 2006) New features, new web site, and lots more for developers! Java Studio Creator makes visual web application and portlet development easy. The developer.com 2006 Java Tool/Add-in of the Year is free to Sun Developer Network members, so get it today.    » Java Web Services Developer Pack 2.0 Now Available! (December 22, 2005) Java Web Services Developer Pack 2.0 is now available with early access to the next generation of Web services (JAX-WS 2.0, JAXB 2.0, SAAJ 1.3, XWSS 2.0, JAX-WSA 1.0) as well as support for the open-source Glassfish application server.   RESOURCES   Resources: Learn more about and get "hands-on" training for Java EE technologies through the following resources.     TECHNICAL ARTICLES    » Managing and Monitoring Sun Java System Application Server 8.1 (January 5, 2006) Tools and APIs smooth the way for those two important tasks. Here are an overview and the specifics, including the command-line interface, related parameters, configuration procedures, and examples.    » Configuring Sun Java System Application Server for Third-Party ORBs (January 26, 2006) With a few simple tweaks of the server-side settings, you can use any Object Request Broker (ORB) along with Sun Java System Application Server. Read the specifics here, including example code and troubleshooting tips.    » Character Conversions from Browser to Database (January 26, 2006) Character data can go through multiple transformations as it travels from browser to database. This article describes how to avoid character data loss in the front, middle, and back end tiers of a web based application.    » SOA Best Practices: A Conversation With Sun Microsystems Distinguished Engineer Mark Hapner (January 27, 2006) Service-oriented architecture (SOA) will soon play a major role in software engineering. In this interview, Sun Microsystems Distinguished Engineer Mark Hapner explores the future of SOA.     TECH TIPS    » Developing Web Services Using JAX-WS    » Charset Conversions from Browser to Database     BOOKS    » Core Security Patterns: Best Practices and Strategies for J2EE, Web Services, and Identity Management Core Security Patterns is the hands-on practitioner's guide to building robust end-to-end security into J2EE enterprise applications, web services, identity management, service provisioning, and personal identification solutions. Written by three leading Java security architects, the patterns-driven approach fully reflects today's best practices for security in large-scale, industrial-strength applications.     NEWSLETTERS    » Sun Student Connection Newsletter Brings you the latest news on open source developer tools, technology resources, and Java technology-based Internet games.    » Core Java Technologies Newsletter Catch the latest highlights of the latest Core Java technology releases and tools.    » Mobility Developer Newsletter Catch the latest highlights of the latest releases of Wireless and Java Card technologies.    » Sun Developer Network Program News Providing news and information of value to SDN users including product announcements, user group meetings, early access programs and more.     COMMUNITY    » 2006 JavaOne Conference: Super Saver Pricing! Register before February 15, 2006, for the JavaOne conference, May 16-19, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, and save up to $400. Register today!    » Duke's Choice Awards 2006 - Now Accepting Nominations! The popular Duke's Choice Awards are going to be hosted at the 2006 JavaOne Conference for the fourth year. These awards celebrate the extreme innovation in the world of Java technology. We are accepting nominations now, with a deadline of March 15, 2006.    » Host the New "Get Java" Button! Host the new "Get Java" software button on your website and assure your customers have an easy way to get the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment. See the new button at the address above, and help spread the word!     TRAINING    » Sun Tech Days is Coming! Advance your development skills with cutting-edge technical education on Java technology, the Solaris Operating System, and more.    » Get a Free Apple iPod nano with Purchase of Select Training from Sun! For a limited time, you can receive a free Apple iPod nano when you purchase a qualifying Sun Career Accelerator Package or two qualifying Sun training courses. This offer applies for most Sun CAPs, so you can take advantage of the giveaway offer regardless of the technology certification you seek.     PROMOTIONS    » AJAX Made Easy Build Richer Web Applications with AJAX! Learn how AJAX and Java technology team up to simplify development of features like auto-complete and form validation. Check out tutorials, expert tips, and a 15-minute video on the new AJAX landscape with Dion Almaer, Alex Russell, and Sun experts Greg Murray and Tor Norbye. Get a complimentary Java Studio Creator DVD, and a chance to win an Ultra 20 workstation!

EARLY ACCESS The following J2EE products and technologies were made available through the Early Access Release Program this month.   » JSR-263 Fault Management API 0.0.6 Early Draft Review (January 3, 2006) The Fault Management (FM) API specification is the network-facing API that specifies the configuration interface for fault detection, including alarm formatting and reporting to enable discovery, isolation, and correction of problems.