About the Microsoft Virtual Machine

The Microsoft Win32 Virtual Machine (VM) for Java provides a variety of APIs that give ISVs and tools vendors access to the VM's underlying features. This information is especially useful if you are developing Java development tools for use with the Microsoft VM for Java.

Microsoft VM for Java Object Model

Describes the benefits of the VM Object Model as it applies to object decomposition and performance.

Java Debugger Interfaces

Describes the debugging APIs provided by the Microsoft VM for Java. Use these to implement your Java debugger.

Invocation Interfaces

Describes the invocation APIs provided by the VM.

Just-In-Time Compilation and the Microsoft VM for Java

Describes the Just-In-Time (JIT) compiler used by the Microsoft VM for Java for improved performance.

Overview of the COM Attributes for Java Class Files

Describes the extended Microsoft COM attributes.