Articles

Mining WebLogic Diagnostic Data with XSLT
In this tutorial, Philip Aston applies some XSLT and Jython magic to WebLogic Diagnostic Framework output to produce powerful diagnostic report of your server's behavior. Sep. 19, 2007

Using WLST Offline
Find out how WLST and Jython can help you script WebLogic domains. Philip Aston delivers tips and tricks for using WLST Offline. Example source code is also provided. Jan. 17, 2005

Applying WebLogic Server Optimistic Concurrency
BEA WebLogic Server 7.0 has a powerful new concurrency strategy for entity Enterprise JavaBeans: the optimistic concurrency strategy. The concurrency strategy of a container-managed entity determines how WebLogic Server synchronises the entity with the database and has significant architectural impact on the correctness, efficiency, and scalability of an application. In this paper I explain why the optimistic strategy is the right choice for most J2EE applications and how application architects can most effectively apply it.  Jun. 19, 2003

The Grinder: Load Testing for Everyone
The Grinder is an easy-to-use Java-based load generation and performance measurement tool that adapts to a wide range of J2EE applications. If you have a J2EE performance measurement requirement, The Grinder will probably fit the bill. Nov. 11, 2002