I'm playing with a proto-type for a Java server. For various reasons there is a constraint that it runs under Standard Edition, so no J2EE jiggery pockery or third party add ins.
There is a client app, that basically renders the UI and communicates with the server over TCP/IP; all that is not a problem. The server runs various services; doesn't matter what they are, it just provides the functional facade to the client.
No where I want some proding is in thinking aloud how to control the server. I do not want any GUI [yet] as it will probably be running on a *nix box. My idea is to have a command line interface. This would mean, I think, that the user enters a command and that then connects to the server and pokes it in. The command line interface needs to be able to start and stop services or the entire server and enquire on the status of the system.
I thought about using a TCP/IP connection between the two processes, but is that the best way? Any hints on the best way to join the two processes would be much appreciated.
You give me the idea and I'll write the code.
No offers? Not even at Christmas?
Vilmos sad. :(
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