Microsoft SDK for Java

Packaging and Distributing Software

A Java package is a collection of classes that share a common namespace. Packages are easier to work with when they are encapsulated in a single file. The Microsoft SDK for Java provides tools for archiving packages in two formats (cabinet files and distribution units), and a package manager that can be used in conjunction with Microsoft® Internet Explorer to download and install packages.

This section contains the following topics:

Package Management Overview provides a brief history of package management and describes the code downloading mechanisms of Microsoft® Internet Explorer 3.0 and 4.0 or later.

Guidelines for Making Java Code Trusted describes the factors that must be considered to set the correct level of trust on your Java code.

Creating and Using Cabinet Files describes how to create and use cabinet files.

Creating and Using Distribution Units describes how to create and use distribution units, which is the preferred method for distributing code using Microsoft® Internet Explorer version 4.0 or later.

Signing Cabinet Files with Java Permissions describes how to include Java permission information in the signature of a cabinet file.

Java Package Manager describes the package management services provided by the Microsoft SDK for Java.

Automatically Updating the Microsoft VM describes how to use the <OBJECT> tag in a Web page to automatically download and install the most recent Microsoft virtual machine.

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