Building distributed applications in Java has never been easier. Java Remote Method Invocation is a new how-to guide that supplies you with all the information you need to create advanced network applications like databases, Chat servers, and more. Java Remote Method Invocation is also the consummate reference for every Java programmer interested in RMI. This book offers a complete overview of Java RMI, including classes, interfaces, and RMI Name Service. And it provides in-depth explanations of advanced Java RMI concepts, real-world applications, and a quick reference for RMI packages and classes. The CD-ROM features the Java Development Kit 1.1.4 as well as the source code for all the examples in this book.