Hello,
JRun 3.1 beta 2 is out.
There are three very cool new development features, the first of which is
the ability to automatically and dynamically redeploy war files, web.xml
settings, JavaBeans and taglib files. Basically, any file in the Web
container can be automatically deployed on start-up, during runtime, and
auto-redeployed when changes are detected. This is similar to features
found in some other containers, but I think a little more fully featured.
See the Release Notes for details.
The second major new feature is that all the JSP and EJB samples work out of
the box now because we are shipping an embedded database that's
preconfigured to demo all the samples. You used to have to set up your own
d.b. to try out the JRun Tag Library SQL tag, for example, or the EJB BMP
samples.
The third is that the creation of new server instances now works completely
from the JMC. JRUn 3.1 beta 1 had a kind of clunky interface that
half-worked. The one in beta 2 works completely and looks nice. Creating
and destroying new JRun server instances now is extremely easy.
Some people may like that all the docs are bundled in HTML versions now.
Also note, we are fully J2EE compliant now, so those of you doing any
EJB-related work may be interested in checking out the beta (beta 1 was also
fully compliant). We run the J2EE tests regularly to catch any regressions.
Finally, to prove the success of our Web container and of J2EE standards,
I've tested all the Tomcat, Struts and Jakarta taglib web applications on
beta 2 and they all work fine, except for a few bugs we discovered in some
of the older taglibs. So I hope some of you download, try out, and enjoy
beta 2!
Best regards,
Scott Stirling
JRun QA, Macromedia (no longer Allaire!)
Here's an official letter on this release:
Beta 2 of the JRun Server 3.1 Beta Program is now available.
JRun 3.1 Server is the J2EE certified version of Allaire's Java application
server. We would appreciate your contribution in testing JRun 3.1 to ensure
a high-quality and reliable release.
JRun 3.1 Beta 2 includes NEW sample applications with embedded database-
Pointbase.
The link below will take you to our JRun 3.1 Server beta survey. Please
fill-out this quick 12-question survey for the JRun Development Team. This
survey is to better serve you - the JRun customer. (No personal information
is asked. After the survey is submitted, the JRun Server 3.1 beta can be
downloaded.)
For the JRun 3.1 Server survey and beta, please go to:
http://beta.allaire.com/jrun
Updates from JRun 3.1 Beta 1
� SSL features fully functional
� Auto-deploy and "hot" re-deploy of web applications
� New SSL wizard
� EJB, tag library, and other sample applications using Pointbase
� Redesigned Add/Remove New Server Wizard
� New Log Viewer
� Migration Guide
� Documentation in HTML
New Features in JRun 3.1
� J2EE 1.2 Certification
� JST technology (Using JSP to write custom tags)
� SSL support
� Auto-deploy and "hot" re-deploy of web applications
� Single Sign-on
Fixes/Enhancements
� Support for standard JNDI properties mechanism
� SSL Wizard (in JMC)
� File Picker (in JMC)
� Log Viewer (in JMC)
� Server Instance Add/Remove (in JMC)
JRun 3.1 Server provides comprehensive support for the latest J2EE
components:
� JavaServer Pages 1.1
� Java Servlets 2.2
� Enterprise JavaBeans 1.1
� Java Transaction API 1.0
� Java Messaging Service 1.0
(For rapid Web application development try JRun Studio for JSP/servlet
development and Kawa for Java Class file and EJB development.)
CUSTOM TEST PLAN
The main objective for the JRun 3.1 Beta is to test existing application on
the J2EE certified version of JRun:
In this beta cycle we are looking to gather specific feedback in real-world
environments. The main focus includes:
� To test existing applications on new J2EE certified JRun server
� Configuration and compatibility
� Running new sample applications with Pointbase
� EJB migration issues
� JSP/Servlets
� JSTs (JRun Server Tags)
� New SSL wizard
� SSL-enabled JWS
� Auto-deploy and "hot" re-deploy of web applications (Not EJB or EAR
files)
� EJB samples
� Tag Library samples
� Migration Guide
� Third party apps
� Third party servlets/taglibs/EJB apps
� JSP tag handler attribute conversion (see Release Notes)
� SSL in the areas of certificate creation and HTTPS
� JNDI properties mechanism
In the JMC, please give us feedback on:
� New Log Viewer
� Redesigned Add/Remove new server wizard
� New File Picker
Notes:
1) The beta should be installed on a test server. Existing applications
should be tested before the beta is tested in production environments.
2) We would like to identify any bugs that negatively affect existing
applications as well as any problems with new features, so we recommend you
test your existing applications as well as incorporating the new features
into your ongoing development.
3) Beta software from Allaire is NOT supported by our standard Technical
Support. Please use the beta site to get support and give feedback.
4) Please note that all beta software and information is protected by a
standard non-disclosure agreement posted on the beta site. Please limit
communication about the beta to the beta site.
RELEASE NOTES
http://beta.allaire.com/betadocs/jrun31b2/releasenotes.htm
As we advance through the beta process, keep your eyes on our beta
documentation to learn about additional features as they're added.
FEEDBACK
As you work with the beta, please inform us when you encounter problems,
questions or issues, on topics featured in the Customer Test Plan. We're
looking forward to hearing from you through any of the following methods:
� Beta Forums - Post questions and dialog with developers and Allaire
staff in the Beta Forums.
� Bug/Enhancement Reporter - Report bugs or suggest product
enhancements on the beta site.
� E-mail - Contact us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you encounter any
problems with the other methods or with downloading the software.
MOVING FORWARD
We believe strongly that delivering a reliable and high-quality Java
application server will give you the technology necessary for the next
generation of your J2EE applications. We look forward to your feedback on
the JRun 3.1 Server Beta.
Thank you for your help.
Beta at Allaire
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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