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Hello!

I wanted to give a quick tutorial on how to benchmark JVM performance with VolanoMark. This is a great benchmark for determining the relative performance of different Java JVMs on various platforms. Also, since this is a highly multi-threaded test, it gives a good indication of relative OTM performance. Best of all, it fits into the MavenWire Benchmark Toolkit, because it works well. As an added bonus for the community - it's free!

First, some links you'll...

chrisplough

I decided to start my first blog by describing some elementary functionalities within Internet Explorer that can be very useful while working with OTM.

• Left clicking an OTM Menu Option + Shift key: It will open a new window displaying only the Screen Set for the selected menu option
• Left clicking an OTM Menu Option + Control key: Similar to the previous instruction but it will open a new tab in Internet Explorer 7.0 displaying only the Screen Set for the selected menu option.
• Control Key

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AlejandroBarba

Is this another blog with another needless rant? That's what I asked myself every time my friends ask me to visit their blogs or even to create one.

Blogs are a funny thing, a true invention of the Internet generation where much of the knowledge gathered in the 20th century is put on the Internet - accessible to all - including many personal thoughts, views, rants and all kinds of words.

When Chris invited me to write on this blog - I initially was skeptical as I always...

ianlo

When working with many of our Oracle OTM clients, the question inevitably comes up: "Which platform should I choose for OTM - WebLogic or OAS?" (WebSphere is rarely mentioned).

From my perspective, here's what it comes down to this:

BEA WebLogic
Pros:

• Highest performance platform for OTM, when combined with JRockit (Linux / Win32)
• Supported for 8 years - OTM (GC3) was developed on this platform
• Production proven by nearly every OTM / GC3 client
• Well known

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chrisplough

Hello!

We've just expanded the OTMFAQ site to include Community Blogs!

Our goal is to provide a better method for sharing OTM / Industry news, expert tips and editorial opinions.

Initially we're inviting highly-active members of the OTMFAQ Forums and OTM SIG, but are looking for anyone who can provide news and opinions that will benefit our Community as a whole.

If you're interested in participating, please send me a PM on this site or drop me...

chrisplough