### Administration Console Architecture

The Administration Console uses the Java Management Extension (JMX) API as its underlying architecture. The JMX API models system administration functions using Java objects called MBeans. Each MBean contains a set of attributes that define parameters for various management functions and operations that define administrative actions. The Administration Console enables access these MBean attributes and operations using a convenient graphical user interface.

All the management tasks can be performed using the Administration Console or the command-line interface. The command-line interface is useful for scripting of system administration operations or for system administrators who prefer to use a command-line environment.