This section describes the general operation, authentication, and structure of Java Components as parts of a combined web application. The Actuate Java Components architecture is illustrated in Figure 1‑2.

A user submits a request by choosing a link that specifies an Actuate Java Components URI. As shown in Figure 1‑2, the web or application server passes the URI to the servlet or page engine, which invokes the appropriate Java Components application and interprets the URI. The web server returns the results to the web browser. Then, the web browser displays the results for the user.

Actuate Java Components manage requests as part of a JSP engine within a web or application server. See your web or application server documentation for more information on managing the engine.