What is J2EE? The Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) defines the standard for developing multitier enterprise applications. The J2EE platform simplifies enterprise applications by basing them on standardized, modular components, by providing a complete set of services to those components, and by handling many details of application behavior automatically, without complex programming.

J2EE platform takes advantage of many features of the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE), such as "Write Once, Run Anywhere" portability, JDBC API for database access, CORBA technology for interaction with existing enterprise resources, and a security model that protects data even in internet applications. Building on this base, the Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition adds full support for Enterprise JavaBeans components, Java Servlets API, Java Server Pages and XML technology. The J2EE standard includes complete specifications and compliance tests to ensure portability of applications across the wide range of existing enterprise systems capable of supporting the J2EE platform. In addition, the J2EE specification now ensures Web services interoperability through support for the WS-I Basic Profile.

RAMPS J2EE Services Through the use of proven J2EE design patterns, reusable design solutions and open source frameworks our consultants can jumpstart your J2EE application development.

Over the years we have put together a set of reusable application patterns, design patterns and best practices. We regularly evaluate, adopt and support J2EE complaint open source frameworks like Jakarta's Struts, Log4J, Ant and Exolab's Castor. Using such field-tested assets in development can not only jumpstart development but also help in cutting costs and drastically reducing application development time.

J2EE Application Server selection One is faced with numerous choices when it comes to J2EE application servers. Selecting the application server that best meets your needs is a daunting task. And no two application servers are created equal. A wrong decision could end up in millions of dollars being wasted and eventually resulting in project failures. Having worked with industry leading application servers such as WebSphere, WebLogic and Tomcat, RAMPS consultants can identify your needs and help you make the right decision.

J2EE Compliance Services The J2EE specification defines numerous API services and multiple application programming models for developing applications and integrating them with your enterprise systems. Our consultants evaluate your existing Java applications against the J2EE specifications and deliver a set of recommendations and steps to take in order to make your applications J2EE compliant.

Application Architecture Working with your business requirements and leveraging your legacy systems, our architects can design and deliver J2EE compliant architectural models along with high-levels implementation plans. We can assist your development team with object modeling and in development of application frameworks and starter kits.

Application design and deployment Our architects and developers can work with you through the entire development life cycle, giving you advice, developing starter code and assisting you in application development. Leveraging our extensive experience, we can help you develop flexible and easy to use build and deployment procedures.