This chapter provides instructions for configuring EclipseLink applications to ensure scalability in an application server cluster. The instructions are generic and can be applied to any application server cluster; however, additional content is provided for Oracle WebLogic Server and Oracle GlassFish Server. Consult your vendor's documentation as required.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Use Case
Applications must scale to meet client demand.
Solution
The implementation is achieved by using a cache, configuring cache coordination, and using data partitioning.
Components
EclipseLink 2.4 or later.
Application Server that supports clustering.
Any compliant JDBC database.
Sample
See Additional Resources, for links to samples.