Need to build, enhance, integrate, or manage an enterprise-class Java-based distributed database system? Tired of "toy examples"? Want to see how everything fits together in a live, breathing system? Here's your chance. Stewart Birnam shows experienced professionals all they need to create and administer robust database applications leveraging Java technologies, and running on today's key platforms-Oracle 8.x and Linux. You won't just learn a laundry list of APIs and technologies: you'll master real-world strategies for integrating them in reliable, deployable systems-and discover proven solutions for the problems that stand in your way. Understand every issue associated with building scalable, efficient, multi-tier Java code, including server configuration, brokers, client interaction, and maximizing system price/performance. Make the most of Java's database APIs; and master powerful database access techniques, from queuing to complex joins, multimedia content delivery to Oracle-specific features.Learn how to build and administer RMI servers; streamline deployment and distribution of enterprise applications; maximize code reusability; and manage your distributed application as efficiently as possible.
STEWART BIRNAM is a Senior Database/Systems Developer at a leading visual effects and computer animation company in Northern California.