Using Java Application Verification Kit

You can use the JavaTM Application Verification Kit (AVK) for the Enterprise to:

Steps for using AVK plug-in when your project uses Sun Java System Application Server 9.0 as runtime

  1. In the IDE, create a project or open an existing project.
    For more information, see Project Tasks: Quick Reference.
  2. In the Projects window, select the project node, right-click and choose Verify Project.
    The Choose Verification dialog box opens.
  3. Select the Dynamic Verification radio button and click OK.
    The IDE deploys your project to the application server, starts the verification process, and brings up 'AVK Session' window in the editor pane showing the dynamic verification reports.
    The reports in this window get automatically updated as you access your application.
  4. If your project has a web component then your application is launched in the browser. Otherwise, execute a sample manually outside the IDE.
  5. You will notice that the reports are automatically updated in 'AVK Session' window. Note that 'Right Click' > 'Go To Source' on any 'Servlet Name' or 'Method Name' will open the appropriate source code. 'Right Click > 'Show Exception' on any exception of the unsuccessfully called Servet/EJB will show the exception stack trace on the output panel.

Steps for using AVK plug-in when your project uses Sun Java System Application Server 8.x as runtime

  1. In the IDE, create a project or open an existing project.
    For more information, see Project Tasks: Quick Reference.
  2. Start the application server.
    For more information, see SJS Application Server Tasks: Quick Reference.
  3. Enable Dynamic Verification.
  4. Deploy your project to the application server.
  5. Outside the IDE, execute a sample manually.
  6. In the IDE, generate and view the AVK report.

JavaTM AVK Installation Directories

The AVK plugin files are installed in different locations depending on whether you did a local or global installation.

Additional Documentation

The complete user's guide for the JavaTM AVK is included with the installation. To access the user's guide, in the IDE, choose Help > Dynamic AVK Help.


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