Microsoft Java Language Conversion Assistant 3....

Microsoft Java Language Conversion Assistant 3.0

The Java Language Conversion Assistant is a tool that automatically converts existing Java-language code into Microsoft Visual C# for developers who want to move existing applications to the .NET Framework.

The Java Language Conversion Assistant provides a quick, low-cost method of converting Java-language applications to Visual C# and the .NET Framework. These applications can then be extended to utilize XML Web services and the complete .NET developer platform, including ASP.NET, ADO.NET, and Microsoft Windows Forms.

If you run into problems, email us at Java-NET@microsoft.com. Or, if you just want to tell us about a successful migration you’ve performed, email us there as well. We are always interested to hear about ways customers are using the the Java Language Conversion Assistant.

The big advance in version 3.0 is support for converting J2EE 1.3 applications including Java Server Pages and Enterprise Java Beans. The JLCA 3.0 will enable customers to take advantages of the performance, integration, and native XML Web services capabilities of the .NET Framework.

How to install the Java Language Conversion Assistant 3.0:

  • For customers using Visual Studio 2005, the official release of the Java Language Conversion Assistant 3.0 can be selected for installation during the setup of Visual Studio 2005.
  • For customers using Visual Studio .NET 2003, the final beta of the Java Language Conversion Assistant 3.0 is available for download. You can register to download it as an add-on to Visual Studio .NET 2003.

Once you have installed the Java Language Conversion Assistant 3.0, click File -> Open -> Convert from within Visual Studio and follow the on-screen prompts to get started.

What's New in the Java Language Conversion Assistant 3.0?

  • J2EE conversion. This release supports converting J2EE 1.3 and JDK 1.3 libraries as well as EJB, JAAS, JCE, JMS, JNDI, and RMI.
  • Improved client conversion. Deeper support for migrating Swing applications.

The Java Language Conversion Assistant continues to provide:

  • Integration with Visual Studio. The Java Language Conversion Assistant facilitates further application development or identification and completion of conversion tasks within the integrated development environment (IDE).
  • Protection for existing investments. By converting your business logic, the Java Language Conversion Assistant helps you leverage existing investments, thus avoiding some of the risks of new development and decreasing your time to market. The Java Language Conversion Assistant also assists with the migration of Visual J++ 6.0 projects.
  • Full conversion to Visual C#. Conversion of existing Java-language code to Visual C# and the .NET Framework is complete and self-contained. You can immediately start using the power of the .NET Framework and the component-oriented programming features of Visual C#.

JLCA Customer Evidence

  • Maritz Travel. Maritz Travel Speeds Customer Site Creation by Converting from J2EE to C# and ASP.NET.
  • ProSight. Strategic IT Governance Portfolio Management Package Improved the the .NET Framework.
  • Random House. CodeNotes Site Ported from JSP to ASP.NET Quickly, Easily with Java Language Conversion Assistant.

More Information

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Note: Applications and services converted with the Java Language Conversion Assistant will run only in the .NET Framework. The Java Language Conversion Assistant has been independently developed by Microsoft. It is not endorsed or approved by Sun Microsystems, Inc.

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