4.11 Summary

In this chapter we have thoroughly examined the model MBean specification and examples to illustrate the use of the RequiredModelMBean class. You should now understand the role that descriptors play in model MBeans, their impact on model MBean behavior, and how to customize and augment them. We have also provided you with some common patterns for using model MBeans: loading from XML files, static model MBeans, and dynamic model MBeans. We also reviewed choices in the model MBean lifecycle: being created by the managed resource or by an outside program. More patterns and usage tips are provided in Chapter 9 (Designing with JMX).

Now that we understand every variation of management beans ”the components that represent all of our management data ”the next chapter will explain the container for these MBeans, the MBeanServer. The MBeanServer functions as a management agent role in your management architecture. Then we will turn our attention to security and how to use JMX to do the actual distributed management: monitoring and notification.