Java Certifications eBooks Collection

Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for J2EE Study Guide (Exam 310-051)




Book Description
The only classroom-based training and self-assessment system! This study guide provides 100% complete coverage of all objectives for the Sun Certified Architect for J2EE exam. Based on 300,000+ hours of IT training experience, the book contains hundreds of practice exam questions and hands-on exercises. The CD-ROM features full practice exam software with interactive tutorials and lab simulations, plus an adaptive test engine.

From the Back Cover

The Only Certification Study System Based on 300,000+ Hours of IT Training Experience

* 100% Complete Coverage–All official test objectives for the Enterprise Architect for J2EE exam are covered in detail
* Hands-on Exercises–Step-by-step instruction modeled after classroom labs
* Exam Watch–Warnings based on thorough post-exam research identifying the most troublesome exam topics and how to answer them correctly
* Simulated Exam Questions–Certification questions that closely model the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam–all with in-depth answers

Full coverage of the topics you need to review, including how to:

* Understand J2EE architecture and system requirements
* Provide access to legacy systems
* Use entity, stateful session, and stateless session beans appropriately
* Make use of bean pooling in an Enterprise JavaBeans container
* Identify firewall features that might interfere with protocol operation
* Use the Gamma et al. and other design patterns
* Enable synchronous and asynchronous messaging
* Customize applications for international deployment
* Apply J2EE security mechanisms to the design, implementation, and deployment of secure enterprise applications



Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for J2EE Technology Study Guide




The only study guide written by the lead developers and assessors of the architect exam.

The first officially authorized study guide for the challenging Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition exams. Java platform experts Cade and Roberts provide expert guidance and background for designing effective J2EETM technology architectures—as well as comprehensive preparation for every exam element: multiple-choice exam, assignment, and essay. You’ll find start-to-finish coverage of key J2EE platform architectural issues and every exam objective, including:

* Understanding the goals of system architecture
* Creating requirements and architectural documents that serve as blueprints for the entire development process
* Leveraging proven design patterns
* Identifying the right J2EE technologies and APIs for your application
* Maximizing security and accounting for firewalls in enterprise environments
* Providing legacy access: appropriate techniques and errors to avoid
* Using the Enterprise JavaBeansTM architecture Container Model to maximize scalability
* Evaluating the advantages and weaknesses of existing architectures

Endorsed as a study guide for the Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for J2EE Technology exam by Sun Educational Services.




SCBCD Exam Study Kit : Java Business Component Developer Certification for EJB




Primarily written for developers who know basic Java and want to pass the Sun Certified Business Component Developer exam CX-310-090, this study kit shows how to use EJB in developing enterprise applications. With the popularity of J2EE in the enterprise, SCBCD certification is an important credential for an EJB developer to earn. Focused on the exam objectives, the content goes beyond simply “exam-cram.?More than 130 review questions with answers distributed over all chapters and an Exam’s Eye View section at the end of each chapter that emphasizes the important points in the chapter from the exam’s perspective are provided.


SCJD Exam with J2SE 5, Second Edition (Expert's Voice in Java)




Book Description

You already know how crucial certification is within the Java community. SCJD Exam with J2SE 5, Second Edition is a valuable guide to prepare for the exam.

This book has been updated for the new Java version, J2SE 5.0, and works its way through a project with requirements and structure similar to the project you'll encounter in the exam. Upon reading this book, you'll become intimately familiar with key concepts, challenges, and pitfalls that the exam is likely to test you on.


About the Author
Andrew Monkhouse is a moderator on the JavaRanch website, currently moderating the SCJD and SCJA forums.

Andrew has passed SCJP 1.2, SCJP 1.4, SCJD, SCWCD, SCBCD, and part I of SCEA. He has been working with computers for too long (his first program was written on mark-sense cards, which are similar to punch cards).

Andrew has worked in a number of positions from programmer, to architect and IT manager, working on VMS, Unix, Macintosh, and Microsoft operating systems. He's built back end, middleware, and front end solutions for a variety of industries.
Terry Camerlengo has over 5 years of software engineering experience from numerous corporations, including Fortune 500s and a dot-com. He is experienced in all phases of the software life cyle, with a focus on object-oriented technologies such as C++ and Java. His expertise spans from front-end technologies such as ASP, JSP, and servlets, to server-side skills in EJB and COM programming on UNIX and NT. Terry holds both Sun and Microsoft certifications, and graduated with a degree in computer science and philosophy from The Ohio State University.



Complete Java 2 Certification Study Guide




Book Description
Here's the book you need to prepare for the Java 2 Programmer (SCJP) and Developer (SCJD) exams. This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's certification candidates. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that has earned Sybex the reputation as the leading publisher for certification self-study guides, this book provides:

* In-depth coverage of every exam objective for the revised SCJP Exam
* Hundreds of challenging practice questions
* Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine and the entire book on PDF

Authoritative instruction on all revised Programmer exam objectives, including:

* Declarations, initialization and scoping
* Flow control
* API contents
* Concurrency
* Object-oriented concepts
* Collections and generics
* Language fundamentals

Detailed discussion of the key topics included in the Developer exam, including:

* Swing components and events
* Layout managers
* Enhancing and extending the database
* Writing the network protocol
* Building the database server
* Connecting the client and server


From the Back Cover
Here's the book you need to prepare for the Java 2 Programmer (SCJP) and Developer (SCJD) exams. This Study Guide was developed to meet the exacting requirements of today's certification candidates. In addition to the consistent and accessible instructional approach that has earned Sybex the reputation as the leading publisher for certification self-study guides, this book provides:

* In-depth coverage of every exam objective for the revised SCJP Exam
* Hundreds of challenging practice questions
* Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a test engine and the entire book on PDF

Authoritative instruction on all revised Programmer exam objectives, including:

* Declarations, initialization and scoping
* Flow control
* API contents
* Concurrency
* Object-oriented concepts
* Collections and generics
* Language fundamentals

Detailed discussion of the key topics included in the Developer exam, including:

* Swing components and events
* Layout managers
* Enhancing and extending the database
* Writing the network protocol
* Building the database server
* Connecting the client and server