Thanks for the suggestion. I agree that it is important to make it clear
that the feature is optional. I will make the changes in the next revision.
Regards
Anthony
On 1/9/13 4:45 AM, Frederick W Rowe wrote:
> Although we added text to section 4. Managed Object to indicate it's
> optionality, I don't think it is very clearly stated. Currently, the
> section reads:
>
> 4. Managed Object
> This specification extends the Java EE Management Model specification
> (JSR-77) by defining the format and
> semantics of the managed objects required by all compliant implementations
> of this specification.
> ...
> Java EE Product Providers are not required to provide managed objects as
> described in this section.
>
> I think the last sentence of the paragraph should be made the first
> sentence, and the following text modified thusly:
>
> 4. Managed Objects
> Java EE Product Providers are not required to provide managed objects as
> described in this section.
> If a provider chooses to implement them, the format and semantics defined
> in this section (which is an
> extension of the Java EE Management Model specification (JSR-77)), must be
> implemented by a compliant implementation of this specification.
> Server-managed ManagedExecutorService and ManagedScheduledExecutorService
> instances may provide
> management capabilities as defined in this specification. The intent is to
> allow operators and administrators to
> monitor and identify problems.
> ...
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Fred Rowe
>
> WebSphere Architect
> Senior Software Engineer
> IBM Software Group
>