Definition: Java Management Extensions
Java Management Extensions (JMX) is a framework is a Java technology that can be used for accessing monitoring and configuration information. Information about JMX may be found at http://java.sun.com/javase/technologies/core/mntr-mgmt/javamanagement/. Java SE 5 includes the Java Management Extensions as a core part of the Java platform.
Sun OpenDS SE uses JMX for publishing information from monitor entries. It also uses the JMX notification mechanism for administrative alerts in the event of significant problems or events in the server.