Using the management console in less-than-ideal network topologies

Question

I'm interested in using the JRockit management console for investigating
performance issues happening on customer sites. However, the management
console's method of communication with the server doesn't appear to be
very tolerant of tunneled connections (which would be the most
straightforward approach), on account of the management client starting
a new connection with an address and port provided by the server --
which is likely not to be an address and port which, from the client's
location, will actually reach the server.
Even if I were to start a non-tunneled connection from our VPN host
(which is less than ideal, as this system is headless), it would fail on
account of being given the server's primary address rather than its VPN
address. Setting jrockit.management.address at application server
startup isn't an acceptable solution as we may be starting the JVM
before the VPN connection has negotiated an IP, and restarting the
application server every time the VPN resets is an entirely unacceptable
approach.
If anyone could suggest a workaround, it would be appreciated.
Putting a rework of the management console's connection method on the
TODO list such that some future version of JRockit doesn't have this
issue would be a Good Thing as well -- particularly were it to occur
before IPv6 becomes widely deployed enough to make the issue moot.

Answer 1

I got my first MB about a year ago. Since this is your first MB, I'd suggest that you "play" with it first to get used to it.
After consulting this forum (and since my MB was after all brand new with no important files to backup), I did a "fresh" install from the installation DVD that comes with the MB (instead of deleting unwanted files). You do this by putting the DVD in your MB, restarting it and holding the C key.
I can't remember the detailed installation instructions, but they were quite simple and straightforward, and I just followed them as they appeared on the screen.
I do remember that I opted for the "erase and install" option which completely erases the destination volume and then installs a new copy of Mac OS X on the MB. There is also an option where you can select which programs you want to install (so that you can free up hard disk space).
After installing Mac OS X, you'll have to configure all of your computer settings (just follow the instructions on the screen), install iLife applications (which are provided on a DVD with a new MB) and other 3rd party applications you might be interested in (some of which can be downloaded for free from the internet).
While you won't be using Office for Mac, you may want to try Neo Office (just google for it). It's free although donations are appreciated.
Last but not least, my MB has been trouble free and my overall experience has been very good.
I hope this helps and enjoy your new MB.