Platform

BEA WebLogic Platform (now Oracle WebLogic Platform) is an enterprise software suite developed by BEA Systems that provides a complete platform for building, deploying, and managing Java EE applications.

BEA WebLogic Platform offers features such as an application server, Web services support, Java Messaging Service (JMS), transaction management, security, clustering, and high availability.

The application server in BEA WebLogic Platform provides an environment for deploying and running Java EE applications. It manages the components and resources required for application execution, such as servlets, JavaServer Pages (JSP), Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB), and database connections.

Web services support in BEA WebLogic Platform enables the development and deployment of interoperable, standards-based applications that can communicate over various protocols using XML-based messages. It includes support for standards like SOAP, WS-Security, and WS-ReliableMessaging.

Java Messaging Service (JMS) in BEA WebLogic Platform provides a standards-based messaging system for building scalable, reliable, and loosely coupled distributed applications. It allows applications to exchange messages asynchronously using various message models like point-to-point and publish/subscribe.

Transaction management in BEA WebLogic Platform ensures the integrity and consistency of business operations that span multiple resources or systems. It provides features like distributed transactions, two-phase commit, and transaction monitoring to ensure transactional reliability.

BEA WebLogic Platform includes comprehensive security features such as authentication, authorization, encryption, and auditing. It supports various authentication mechanisms, role-based access control, and integration with external security providers like LDAP.

Clustering in BEA WebLogic Platform allows multiple application server instances to work together as a single logical unit. It provides scalability, high availability, and load balancing by distributing the workload across multiple servers to handle increased user demand and recover from failures.

Yes, BEA WebLogic Platform can be used for building cloud-based applications. It supports deployment on various cloud platforms and offers features like elastic scaling, auto-provisioning, and flexible resource allocation to meet the demands of cloud environments.

No, BEA WebLogic Platform has been rebranded as Oracle WebLogic Platform. Oracle continues to actively maintain and support this platform, providing regular updates, patches, and technical support services for its customers.