The Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for J2EE Technology (Step 1 of 3) certification exam is for enterprise architects responsible for architecting and designing Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE) compliant applications, which are scalable, flexible and highly secure.

• Sun Certified Enterprise Architect for J2EE Study Guide By By Paul Allen, Joseph Bambara

  The only classroom-based training and self-assessment system! This study guide provides 100% complete coverage of all objectives for the Sun Certified Architect for J2EE exam. Based on 300,000+ hours of IT training experience, the book contains hundreds of practice exam questions and hands-on exercises. The CD-ROM features full practice exam software with interactive tutorials and lab simulations, plus an adaptive test engine. Buy this book from amazon

• Sun Certified Enterprise Architecture for J2EE Technology Study Guide By Mark Cade, Simon Roberts

  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: Buy this book from amazon

• UML Distilled: A Brief Guide to the Standard Object Modeling Language By Martin Fowler

  The major strength of UML Distilled is its short, concise presentation of the essentials of UML and where it fits within today's software development process. The book describes all the major UML diagram types, what they're for, and the basic notation involved in creating and deciphering them. These diagrams include use cases; class and interaction diagrams; collaborations; and state, activity, and physical diagrams. The examples are always clear, and the explanations cut to the fundamental design logic. Buy this book from amazon

• Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software By Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John M. Vlissides

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