Preface

This document describes and tells how to configure and use the monitoring and diagnostic services provided by WebLogic Diagnostics Framework (WLDF).

Audience

WLDF provides features for monitoring and diagnosing problems in running WebLogic Server instances and clusters and in applications deployed to them. Therefore, the information in this document is directed both to system administrators and to application developers. It also contains information for third-party tool developers who want to build tools to support and extend WLDF.

It is assumed that readers are familiar with Web technologies and the operating system and platform where WebLogic Server is installed.

Related Documentation

Samples and Tutorials

Oracle provides a variety of code examples and tutorials that show WebLogic Server configuration and API use, and provide practical instructions on how to perform key development tasks. For more information, see Sample Applications and Code Examples in Understanding Oracle WebLogic Server.

WLDF Samples Available for Download

Additional WLDF samples for download can be found at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/indexes/samplecode/index.html. These examples are distributed as .zip files that you can unzip into an existing WebLogic Server samples directory structure. These samples include Oracle-certified ones, as well as samples submitted by fellow developers.

New and Changed WebLogic Server Features

For a comprehensive listing of the new WebLogic Server features introduced in this release, see What's New in Oracle WebLogic Server.

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