Oracle9iAS Release 2 provides improved availability and clustering support, along with complete management and security of all Oracle9iAS components.

Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) includes the following new features and enhancements:

• Lightweight web-based administration interface
• Complete end-to-end management tool for Oracle9iAS
• Cluster management facilities, including component and cluster configuration and management
• Performance monitoring capabilities, including component status and usage
• J2EE administration features, including J2EE application deployment, configuration, and monitoring

Oracle Internet Directory includes the following new features and enhancements:

• Support for single sign-on user authentication
• Enhanced delegated and self-administration
• Support for central administration, including single user definition for all Oracle9iAS components