Enterprise Java 2, J2EE 1.3 Complete is a one-of-a-kind book--valuable both for its broad content and its low price. Whether you are new to network programming with Java or need to upgrade solid skills to the next level, you'll get the "must have" information to become proficient with the world's most popular programming platform. With Enterprise Java 2, J2EE 1.3 Complete, you'll learn everything you need to know for developing large-scale web and network applications with Java. You'll begin by learning which components combine to form the enterprise platform, and then move on to basic development skills: Servlet programming, creating JavaServer Pages, and programming JavaBeans. You'll also learn database programming concepts and skills, and how to secure your network from malevolent intruders. You'll learn to use XML and its related technologies for seamless cross-platform data exchange. Finally, you'll learn advanced JavaBeans programming to create reusable software components. As a bonus, the last part of the book teaches you to program spiders and bots: Although not a part of J2EE, it's a fun topic that can come in handy for Internet developers who want to create agents to automatically retrieve and organize web content. Enterprise Java 2, J2EE 1.3 Complete introduces you to the work of some of Sybex's finest authors, so you'll know where to go to learn even more about Java. Inside: Java Web Applications An Introduction to J2EE The Basic Servlet API The Basic JSP API Servlet Web Applications Introducing JavaBeans Session Management Using Custom Tags Naming Services, Databases, and Security Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI) Database Connectivity (JDBC) Advanced Database Programming Secure Web Applications XML, SOAP, and Messaging XML for Data Description Presenting XML with JSP Understanding XML Messaging A Survey of SOAP A SOAP Server Example Java Messaging Service (JMS) Remote Communications and Enterprise JavaBeans Persistence and Remote Method Invocation Java IDL and CORBA Connectivity EJB Architecture and Clients Session, Entity, and Message-Driven EJBs EJB Transactions and Security EJB Environment, Client, and Design Issues J2EE Connector Architecture Spiders and Bots Building a Spider Building a High-Volume Spider Building a Bot