Which application server is best for practice?

[Sarma Lolla]

I have access to WebLogic. But is it that simple to write an ejb and deploy using WebLogic? Or is there any server people generally use for practicing EJBs?

[Nicky Moelholm]

Hi,
JBoss is very easy to use. It supports

hot-deployment

automatic table creation of your CMPs

jmx-console where you can browse your jndi, queue definitions and database tables

- Besides all this, you can get along way without bothering about the server-specific xml file (thus enabling you to focus your studies on ejb-jar.xml).
Good Luck!
[ November 11, 2003: Message edited by: Nicky Moelholm ]

[Ashish Pagare]

Why not use a full blown server like WebLogic/WebSphere. I am sure in real life you will encounter one of these two beasts so even if its a bit of one time pain its worth getting used to high end server.
WebLogic is very easy to configure, supplies hot deployment facility and comes free of chagre with 1 year license.
My 2 cents.