Chapter 7. Distributed Technologies
Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI)
Packages
javax.naming, javax.naming.directory, javax.naming.event, javax. naming.ldap, javax.naming.spi
Use: J2SE (JDK 1.3), J2EE (J2EE1.2)
Description
The Java Naming and Directory Interface API was developed to provide a standardized way to access lookup services from within Java code.
It’s a vague definition, but it’s that way on purpose. JNDI allows you to standardize access across a whole range of naming and directory services. It's like having all the phonebooks in the world at your fingertips, without actually having to carry them around with you. Which actually makes it more like having 24-hour ...
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