This specification defines how to manage Java technology enabled resources through Java technology-based management solutions. Applications, services or devices that follow the specifications for JMX instrumentation services are instantly manageable through JDMK agents. The licensing for deployement is run-time based. The support of the JMX specifications have required API changes. Customer who want to take advantage of the JMX support are encouraged to migrate their applications from JDMK 3.x to JDMK 4.1.
Appropriate documentation is provided to accelerate the migration.
The Java Dynamic Management Kit is the foundation for building and distributing management intelligence as well as services for the new Service Driven Network. Different product groups within Sun are currently using the Java Dynamic Management Kit to integrate dynamic management features into their product lines. The Java Dynamic Management Kit product contains a set of reusable JavaBeans components, implementing management services which are easily integratable into an ISV's applications. The Java Dynamic Management Kit offers the framework and the core management services needed by any management application. The Java Dynamic Management Kit enables software developers to concentrate on the management services which are specific to their business and which offer the most added value, thus saving them development time and money.