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J2EE/JMX Agent for SAP NetWeaver

Java Management Extensions (JMX) is a technology that provides a series of instruments for handling and monitoring applications, devices and networks.

The Automation Engine provides a JMX agent that can be used to integrate Java applications into enterprise-wide processes. Connections are established via an MBean Server and several functions provide access to these MBeans.

SAP NetWeaver's standard supply contains more than 1600 MBeans that can directly be handled. Java does not require predefined proprietary "jobs". No Scheduler is required within Java because AE takes over this function. Due to this standard, this function is also executable on Java sources of other vendors. A Requirements Checklist in the documentation provides information about all supported application servers.

AE Script elements can be used to register, list and remove MBeans. MBean functions can be called, and attributes and information can be read and set.

The Job object's Form tabprovides a graphical interface in which all functions are available.