public class GroupFactory
extends java.lang.Object
For an overview, see Group.
| Modifier and Type | Method and Description |
|---|---|
static java.lang.String |
getVersionInformation()
Release string identifying the TIBCO FTL group library (Java archive file).
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static Group |
join(Realm realm,
java.lang.String groupName,
TibProperties props)
Join a group, and create a group object.
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public static Group join(Realm realm, java.lang.String groupName, TibProperties props) throws FTLException
The group object connects to the group server.
In best practice, programs first subscribe to the
ORDINAL_UPDATE advisory, and then join a group.
realm - The call contacts the group server, which operates
inside the realm server for this realm object.
Furthermore, the group facility raises advisory
messages within this realm.groupName - The program supplies a string.props - Optional; to omit, supply NULL.
Properties configure interaction with the group server
and with other group members.
Group object.FTLExceptionpublic static java.lang.String getVersionInformation()
Programs can use this string to output the TIBCO FTL group version in a start banner or in debug output.