The only study guide written by the lead developers and assessors of the architect exam.The first officially authorized study guide for the challenging Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition exams. Java platform experts Cade and Roberts provide expert guidance and background for designing effective J2EETM technology architectures-as well as comprehensive preparation for every exam element: multiple-choice exam, assignment, and essay. You'll find start-to-finish coverage of key J2EE platform architectural issues and every exam objective, including:* Understanding the goals of system architecture* Creating requirements and architectural documents that serve as blueprints for the entire development process* Leveraging proven design patterns* Identifying the right J2EE technologies and APIs for your application* Maximizing security and accounting for firewalls in enterprise environments* Providing legacy access: appropriate techniques and errors to avoid* Using the Enterprise JavaBeansTM architecture Container Model to maximize scalability* Evaluating the advantages and weaknesses of existing architecturesEndorsed as a study guide for the Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for J2EE Technology exam by Sun Educational Services.