Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8.1 2005Q2 Update 2 Administration Guide

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## Configuring the Application Server

Application Server domains are logical or physical units created to help the administrator manage a system configuration. A domain is broken down into smaller units including instances and node agents. A server instance is a single Java Virtual Machine (JVM) that runs the Application Server on a single physical machine. Each domain has one or more instances. A domain must also have at least one associated node agent for the instance to function properly. Domains can be grouped together to create a cluster. Clusters allow the administrator to manage groups of hardware and software.

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