Chapter 2. Overview of the J2EE Technology and Architecture

This chapter examines the architecture of the J2EE platform, the technologies behind the platform, and the types of components it supports. It looks at some typical application configurations that can be implemented using J2EE, and at the various roles involved in developing and deploying J2EE applications. To keep the discussion grounded, this chapter also points out general benefits that J2EE architecture and technologies provide to IT organizations.

There are a lot of technologies, buzzwords, and acronyms encountered repeatedly as you read the case studies that follow. This chapter should help you with the specifics of the various J2EE application designs presented in those discussions.