ObjectSpace Releases Voyager Application Server 3.1; New Features Include Load Balancing, Fault Tolerance, DCOM Support and Dynamic XML.DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 1999-- ObjectSpace Inc., a leading supplier of distributed computing solutions for the enterprise, announced the release of its Voyager Application Server(TM) 3.1. Leveraging the strength of Voyager ORB Professional, Voyager Application Server enables the construction of industrial-strength, scalable distributed applications through its advanced directory service replication, load balancing capabilities and connection management. This product offers a true EJB (Enterprise JavaBeans) A software component in Sun's J2EE platform, which provides a pure Java environment for developing and running distributed applications. EJBs are written as software modules that contain the business logic of the application. development environment for business-application programmers and EJB-component builders and, through its "universal container," simultaneously supports RMI (Remote Method Invocation) A standard from Sun for distributed objects written in Java. RMI is a remote procedure call (RPC), which allows Java objects (software components) stored in the network to be run remotely. , CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture) A software-based interface from the Object Management Group (OMG) that allows software modules (objects) to communicate with each other no matter where they are located on a private network or the global and COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. clients. Written in 100% Pure Java(TM), Voyager Application Server supports the EJB, JDBC (Java DataBase Connectivity) A programming interface that lets Java applications access a database via the SQL language. Since Java interpreters (Java Virtual Machines) are available for all major client platforms, this allows a platform-independent database , JNDI (Java Naming and Directory Interface) A programming interface (API) from Sun for connecting Java programs to naming and directory services such as DNS, LDAP and NDS. , RMI and JTA (Java Transaction API) A programming interface (API) from Sun for connecting Java programs to transaction monitors such as IBM's CICS and BEA's Tuxedo. JTA is part of Sun's J2EE platform. See J2EE. Enterprise Java APIs, as well as the industry-standard CORBA 2 ORB, Naming, and Object Transaction Services. "As a unique universal container, Voyager Application Server opens the door to integrating emerging technologies," said Steve Garone, IDC industry analyst. "With the release of Voyager Application Server, ObjectSpace has once again secured their position as the leading provider of superior enterprisewide, cross-platform solutions." Voyager Application Server addresses the enterprise-level needs for reliability and scalability through new load balancing and fault tolerance capabilities. While some servers store custom configuration files with each server, Voyager Application Server uses a secure, persistent implementation of JNDI (the Java Naming and Directory Interface The Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI) is an API for directory service that allows clients to discover and lookup data and objects via a name. Like all Java APIs that interface with host systems, JNDI is independent of the underlying implementation. ) to store configuration information in a centralized directory. Multiple servers can store their configuration information in this directory, and each server can be administered remotely from within the Voyager graphical environment, the Voyager Management Console. "Built on the strength and universality of Voyager ORB, the Voyager Application Server from ObjectSpace delivers the industry's most flexible application server," said David Norris, ObjectSpace president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Voyager enables organizations to leverage their investments in technology by serving as a bridge between legacy APIs and the new Java Enterprise APIs. Voyager Application Server embraces the new Java Enterprise, allowing organizations to evolve with the industry." To streamline deployment efforts, Voyager Application Server includes EJB Studio, a powerful, GUI-driven management tool providing the fastest, most flexible way to package EJB components. The use of intuitive graphical interfaces means developers do not need to master arcane command-line tools and low-level EJB configuration formats. Developers merely specify the design-level properties of their components and the EJB Studio handles the rest. The result is that tasks that can require several steps in other products are accomplished with the click of a single button. The Voyager Application Server is part of the Voyager product family for state-of-the-art, distributed computing that simplifies and unifies the most common industry standards. This family includes Voyager ORB, a high-performance, full-featured object request broker See ORB. (programming) Object Request Broker - (ORB) Part of the OMG CORBA specification, an ORB's basic function is to pass method invocation requests to the correct objects and return the results to the caller. that simultaneously supports CORBA and RMI. Its innovative dynamic proxy generation takes ease of use to the next level by removing the need for stub generators. Voyager ORB includes a universal naming service, activation framework, publish/subscribe, and mobile agent technology. Voyager ORB Professional builds on the strength of Voyager ORB and adds a powerful GUI-driven management console, a light client for remote-enabling applets within a 15K footprint, a DCOM (Distributed Component Object Model) Formerly Network OLE, it is Microsoft's technology for distributed objects. DCOM is based on COM, Microsoft's component software architecture, which defines the object interfaces. bridge, Dynamic XML and much more. Voyager Security includes a flexible security framework, lightweight security implementation, support for secure network communications via SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. adapters, and firewall tunneling using the industry standard HTTP HTTP in full HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard application-level protocol used for exchanging files on the World Wide Web. HTTP runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. and SOCKS protocols. Voyager Transactions delivers full OTS-compliant distributed transaction support, including two-phase commit and a one-phase commit JDBC adapter. Voyager Application Server 3.1 is available and can be purchased directly from ObjectSpace. A 30-day evaluation copy of Voyager Application Server 3.1 can be downloaded from the ObjectSpace Web site at www.objectspace.com. About ObjectSpace With headquarters in Dallas, ObjectSpace is an industry-leading provider of award-winning products and services focused on creating Intranet and Internet solutions. When combined with industry- recognized consulting and training services, real-world solutions are quickly realized. ObjectSpace customers include Novell, Sprint, Boeing, Chevron, Cisco, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Kodak, Lucent Technologies and Motorola. For more information on ObjectSpace solutions, call 972/726-4100 or visit online at http://www.objectspace.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: ObjectSpace Voyager, Voyager ORB Professional, JGL and Dynamic Aggregation are trademarks of ObjectSpace Inc. |
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