[jbosstools-dev] Extending the AS Server View

[Rob Cernich]

Hey Max,

> > Once again, I'm working on SwitchYard tooling and would like to
> > present details about the SY subsystem and deployments in the
> > Servers view.  I know the mechanics of extending the view, but
> > need access to the management client so I can generate the
> > content.  I noticed there is a ManagerService, but it only
> > provides support for basic operations (deploy, undeploy, start,
> > stop).  Are there any plans to expand this interface to allow the
> > execution of generic operations (e.g. ModelNode execute(ModelNode
> > node))?
> 
> I see no problem in extending it - just need someone with the use
> case for supporting it.

At this point, I think the minimum is to simply expose a method for executing management requests.  This involves the following minor changes:
* add a ModelNode execute(IAS7ManagementDetails, ModelNode request) method to IJBoss7ManagerService.
* move jboss-dmr from ...management.as71 to ...management.core (for ModelNode dependency)
* implement the new method in the as71 service, which simply delegates to AS71Manager.execute(), whose scope changes to package (from private)

> > On that same note, are there any plans to add some basic content to
> > the servers view (e.g. details, subsystems, etc.)?  Since I'll be
> > adding support for a subsystem, it would be nice if there were a
> > "Subsystems" container provided by the core tooling.
> 
> we have stayed away from reproducing the admin console for now.

I understand.  Currently, I'm just suggesting displaying some details; no actions.

> But specific use cases would be useful for sure.
> 
> i.e. exposing the subsystem model raw I don't find useful from a
> "normal" user perspective.
> 
> Exposing existing deployments etc. is useful - but only works for
> servers you have full admin access to afaik so would have
> to be resilient against not having access - i.e. openshift does not
> expose such and remote servers might not either.

I haven't quite worked out the details for where to place this stuff, probably a new project (something like org.jboss.ide.eclipse.as.v7.ui?).

> > I don't mind putting together a patch for any (all) of this stuff.
> >  I should be able to get the basics done in a couple days.
> 
> patches are welcome but do be aware we are starting to lock down for
> GA soon (codefreeze for beta is 16th)

I'll definitely keep that in mind.

Thanks again,
Rob