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Summary: WOW - Finally, a Great WebLogic Book
Review: After browsing a few WebLogic 7.0 books at the local Borders, I decided to purchase this book from Amazon, as it was much cheaper online than real-time :)Initial glance, its a very large book indeed. But do not be intimidated by its size. This is by far the best book I have ever read on J2EE and WebLogic. The book is very well written and explains everything that you wanted to know about the WebLogic Server, but was not explained in other books. It starts of by explaining what you need to know before you kick-off a WebLogic project and then explains the WebLogic Server Admin and Development in real world usage terms. The chapters on Web Services/Workshop are superb, and very advanced. Portal and WLI are also discussed, but in enough detail so you can get started using them that's all. I recommend, grab a cup of Java and read/use this book to understand the WebLogic Server 7.0 product. You will not be disappointed.
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Summary: Comprehensive and clear
Review: As a novice on BEA Weblogic Platform 7.0, I found this book to be a very comprehensive and clear treatment of the material. I experienced a quantum leap in my hands-on knowledge after reading the book and working through the examples. The sections on Web Services and Web Logic Server were particularly helpful in clearing up some unanswered questions that have been tormenting me for some time. Technical books that are both comprehensive and clear are a rarity. This book is one of them.
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Summary: WebLogic newbie's
Review: As someone new to J2EE and WebLogic, this book provided all the fundamental knowledge I needed to get a good grip on developing server-side Java applications on the WebLogic App Server. Unlike other J2EE/WebLogic books, the chapters are very concise and easy to read. Most importantly, all examples relate to their chapter. I read chapters as I pleased without stress and carrying the burden of an on-going example that spans the entire book. I just hate that don't you. Great book for WebLogic newbie's like me
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Summary: Excellent and thorough introduction
Review: As someone who has not been exposed to Weblogic/J2EE application servers before, I found this book an excellent and thorough introduction. The attention to not only the technology but also the methodology indicates the author's almost obsessive drive for completeness.
The writing is clear and very accessible. A must-own book for anybody wanting to know about Weblogic.
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Summary: Very Comprehensive on WLS 7.0
Review: Brought book in USA for introduction to Java Server-Side development and WLS management. First part is for everyone involved in J2EE projects and explains very well What is J2EE?, How to execute J2EE projects and learning UML. Everyone needs this information, but this book does really good job. The write-up on BEA Accelerated and SteelThread Methodology very interesting and relevant to rapid software development practices in India. Superb WebLogic Platform product description at the subsystem level and learning J2EE services and componenets (EJB, JSP and Servlets). All examples work and provide J2EE students to learn fast, but step-by-step. The best book that explains all the WLS admin tasks and how to install the WLS in distributed and clustered environment using Node Manager. The WLS Examples showcase product very well. The section on Web Services is very advanced, but easy to read. This book is heavy, so avoid carrying it in hand lugguage like me. I will not sell this book :)
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Summary: Must to have for a J2EE developer (especially WLS developer)
Review: Hi, There are MANY books on J2EE technologies today. Some of these are really good while others not. I'll surely put this book in the first category (worth it). Some of the features for which I really liked it are: a.) Comprehensive coverage of J2EE technologies and development through WebLogic platform
b.) Use of practical examples
c.) Socio-technical content (fusion between human and software engineering principles): adds lot of value for the readers. If you want to be successful in learning, developing and implementing J2EE technologies and applications, it is for you. Even better, if your development is focused around WebLogic platform. Good luck
Pradi
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Summary: I Like it.
Review: I thought the book was well written and very informative. The book is organized in a fashion which presents useful examples to re-enforce ideas described within the text. I want to congratulate the authors in putting together a book containing the subject matter I truly enjoy. It will contribute to my own personal growth and make me a more valuable resource on the job as a software developer.
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Summary: I Like it.
Review: I thought the book was well written and very informative. The book is organized in a fashion which presents useful examples to re-enforce ideas described within the text. I want to congratulate the authors in putting together a book containing the subject matter I truly enjoy. It will contribute to my own personal growth and make me a more valuable resource on the job as a software developer.
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Summary: The Best WebLogic Book!! Methodical and Well Written
Review: In a nutshell, this book creates a very comfortable read for WebLogic Administrators/Developers who need technical depth in understanding how to develop, deploy, manage and integrate J2EE/Web Service applications on the WebLogic Platform. I found that this book fills the voids most other J2EE books leave behind by answering many of my questiions, for example: What do I need to ensure to be successful using the WebLogic Application Infrastructure - What Methodologies are applicable to J2EE/WebLogic projects - and Why is it important to have a robust Application Infrastructure? The examples provided in this book I have so far read all work and really explain the technologies very well. The EJB section in this book, I personally found really useful as it explained the technology very well with examples that gave me a kick start to explore more technical applications of the technology. That's all I needed, not a brain drain on the technology, just enough very useful information to get going in a structured and well informed manner. After reading the Part I - VI, I can clearly say I am more confident talking and being hands-on with the WebLogic Server than ever before. I am in the process of becoming familiar with WebLogic's implementation of Web Services and Integration at the moment and will provide a final feedback later. At the BEA eWorld 2003 conference I picked up a signed freebie WebLogic Platform book by this author - J. Prem, after I laboriously collected numerous coupons in the Exhibit Hall. The book, even though it was a mere 300 plus pages, was extremely well written and provided me an insight into the WebLogic Server, from a technical product and administration perspective, that I could not find in any other published WebLogic Server book. Trust me I have them all starting from WebLogic Server 6.1. For example, I did not clearly understand the subsystems that comprised the WebLogic Server as it was never discussed in any other book, or even how to easily and methodically implement a distributed or clustered WebLogic Server environment. The freebie eWorld book by this author was so good that I picked up 5 more copies for my colleagues. So let me just say I was eagerly awaiting the publication of this full blown book on the WebLogic Platform 7.0, and now I have it and have read most of it, it was well worth the wait. I am excited this book came along and I just had to give my satisfied point of view.
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Summary: Not bad...Not great
Review: There are too many mistakes in the sample code.
Instructions are not always clear.
For example, in the JMS section the book instructs the reader to fill in parameters as required, but it doesn't provide a good enough explaination as to what parameters the user should use. If I'm learning the material I might know the ins and outs of each parameter. I agree that there is not enough treatment of parts of the WebLogic platform outside of the Server. Otherwise it's not a bad book.
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