Converting and Porting Your Existing Applications into Web Applications

8.Enter a name for the application or component in the provided field and click Create.

9.Enter the following information:

Staging Mode—specify the staging mode. The options include server, nostage, and stage.

Deployed—using the provided checkbox, indicate whether the .ear, .war, .jar, or

.rar file should be deployed upon creation.

10.To configure components for the application, click the Configure Components in this Application.

11.The Components table is displayed. Click a component to configure.

12.Using the available tabs, enter the following information: Configuration—Edit the staging mode and enter the deployment order.

Targets—Indicate the Targets-Server for this configured application by moving the application from the Available list to the Chosen list.

Deploy—Deploy the application to all of the selected targets or undeploy it from all targets.

Monitoring—View monitoring information related to the application. Notes—Enter notes related to the application.

13.Click Apply.

For more information on setting attributes in the console, see the Web Applications section of the Console Help.

Session Porting

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7 specifications

BEA 7, a significant product from BEA Systems, represents a cornerstone in enterprise application integration and service-oriented architecture. As a comprehensive solution for developing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise-level applications, it brings a host of features that cater to the needs of businesses seeking agility and reliability in their IT infrastructure.

One of the standout characteristics of BEA 7 is its robust support for service-oriented architecture (SOA). This enables businesses to create applications as loosely coupled services, facilitating easier integration and scalability. The platform's emphasis on middleware technologies allows organizations to streamline their IT operations, enhance interoperability, and reduce time to market for new applications.

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Another notable feature of BEA 7 is its capabilities for web services. With support for industry standards such as XML, SOAP, and WSDL, users can easily expose and consume services across diverse platforms. This allows businesses to take full advantage of an interconnected ecosystem and simplifies the process of integrating various applications and data sources.

Security is a paramount consideration in BEA 7, which includes strong authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms to protect sensitive data. The platform's comprehensive security features ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and protect against potential threats, which is particularly important for sectors handling sensitive information, such as finance and healthcare.

BEA 7 also embraces innovative technologies such as the Java EE platform, facilitating the development of cross-platform applications. The integrated development environment (IDE) offers numerous tools for developers, making it easier to design, debug, and deploy applications. Developers benefit from built-in support for commonly used frameworks and libraries, improving productivity and enabling rapid application development.

In summary, BEA 7 stands out as a powerful enterprise solution, distinguished by its support for SOA, robust application server capabilities, web services integration, strong security features, and a developer-friendly environment. These attributes make BEA 7 an essential tool for organizations aiming to enhance their operational efficiency and adapt to the increasingly dynamic business landscape.