Question

Considering application_A on a machine_1 needs information about machine_2, provided by application_B (which is located on machine_2) and that both machines are in the same network, what would you guys suggest to be the easiest way of implementing the communication between the 2? (I was thinking simple socket connection).

Note: the information required is something in the lines of a few bytes, so nothing big.

Answer 1

1. You can either use socket based communication or Java RMI.
2. I would recommend Java RMI as its easier and saves you from handling raw socket communication.
3. If you are familiar with Spring framework, then writing RMI application in spring is very easy. Check Exposing services using RMI (Heading 17.2)