Straightforward Java Persistence Through Checkpointing

Several techniques have been proposed for adding persistence to the Java language environment. This paper describes a system we call icee that works by checkpointing the Java Virtual Machine. We compare the scheme to other persistent Java techniques. Checkpointing offers two unique advantages: first, the implementation is independent of the JVM implementation, and therefore survives JVM updates; second, because checkpointing saves and restores execution state, even threads become persistent entities.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 1998
• Where: POS
• Authors: Jon Howell
• Keywords: Java Language Environment, Java Virtual Machine, Persistent Java Techniques, POS 1998, Programming Languages