Sun Provides Java
Technology
Education for
High-Level
Management

Sun Releases "InSight to JavaBeans for Program
Managers" Worldwide, Teams with MindSlate to Provide
JavaTM Technology Seminars.

PALO ALTO, CA - Responding to the increasing
need for high-level knowledge of the JavaTM programming
language, Sun Microsystems, Inc. today announced new self-paced
Java technology courseware for program managers, and a new
agreement to provide on-site Java technology seminars which
target the needs of independent software vendors, IT managers and
CIOs. The courses were developed for managers who want to
quickly access the benefits of Java computing, and obtain the
expertise to implement Java technology in their environments.
These new services support Sun's "The Road to JavaSM" initiative.
The initiative is a road map for companies to build Java technology
competence, and to reap the business benefits from Java computing
and the Internet.

"InSight to JavaBeansTM for Program Managers"

"InSight to JavaBeansTM for Program Managers" is a two-hour,
self-paced course which is designed to give top-level IT
professionals an overview of the JavaBeans programming
technology, enabling them to make more informed decisions about
their resources. In addition to providing targeted technology, the
course also acts as a comprehensive reference tool and resource for
managers.

"InSight to JavaBeans for Program Managers" is the first of a series
of InSight courses that will be made available this year. The
courses run on multiple platforms, including Microsoft Windows
'95, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 and SolarisTM 2.4 or higher
operating systems.

"InSight to JavaBeans for Program Managers" students will learn
about the JavaBeans component architecture and how it is being
used to address IT issues.They will also learn about JavaBeans
component capabilities and how to apply them to solve the
challenges IT managers have within their departments. References
to web sites, publications, white papers and other resources are also
made available for students wanting to expand their knowledge of
the JavaBeans component architecture after the course.

"We recognize the need for IT managers to gain technical
knowledge about Java technology, without going into the technical
depth that programmers require," said Bill Richardson,
vice-president and general manager of Sun Educational Services.
"The InSight courses are invaluable to managers wanting to get up
to speed on Java technology because they're focused. Managers
can take the information they receive and use it strategically in their
business right away."

"InSight to JavaBeans for Program Managers" is part of the
JavaTutorTM product line, offering the benefits of cross-platform,
on-line learning. JavaTutor courses are a family of self-paced
training courses which combine interactive learning and the expert
instruction of Sun Educational Services with the benefits of Java
Computing. JavaTutor classes are written in the Java programming
language.

Sun and MindSlate

Sun also announced their strategic alliance with MindSlate LLC, of
Boulder, Colo. (http://www.mindSlate.com), for on-site,
instructor-led Java technology seminars for IT managers and CIOs.
A leading provider of Java technology seminars for management,
MindSlate will provide one-, two-, or three-day courses at a
customer's site through the Sun agreement.

"MindSlate is helping to expand Sun's reach of the Java
programming language with their management seminars," said
Sun's Bill Richardson. "MindSlate offers quality courses combined
with extensive experience delivering the information to managers
and executive level IT professionals."

The Java technology seminar topics include "Introduction to the
Java Platform" which provides a comprehensive overview. "Java
Business Topics" delivers information on the JavaBeans
technology, security, e-commerce and the Java Foundation Classes
(JFC)TM. "Enterprise Java" covers the enterprise strategy using Java
technology, including Java Database Connectivity (JDBCTM),
Java Remote Method Invocation, Java Interface Definition
Language, JavaTM BlendTM software and JavaTM Web ServerTM
software.

Pricing and Availability

"InSight to JavaBeans for Program Managers" is available in
English worldwide. Single user suggested retail price is
U.S.$195.00. Multiple user licenses are also available. Information
is available on the Worldwide Web at
http://suned.sun.com/usa/product.html?id=JT-IS0101.

The Java technology management seminars are available in North
America. Further information about the seminars is available on the
Worldwide Web at http://www.sun.com/service/suned/catalog or
by calling 1-800-422-8020.

About Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Since its inception in 1982, a singular vision, "The Network Is The
ComputerTM," has propelled Sun Microsystems, Inc., (NASDAQ
"SUNW"), to its position as a leading provider of high-quality
hardware, software and services for establishing enterprise-wide
intranets and expanding the power of the Internet. With more than
$9 billion in annual revenues, Sun can be found in more than 150
countries and on the Worldwide Web at http://www.sun.com.
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