Role of JMS

Hi,What would be a good answer to this question: Explain the role of JMS in a J2EE system.I've read the J2EETutorial on the subject but it does not make it clear to me. Can some one please explain it to me?
[228 byte] By [johnnyrottena] at [2007-10-3 2:54:43]
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hi,refer this link for ur answer: http://www.allapplabs.com/interview_questions/jms_interview_questions.htmregardsvinay
rkvinayaka at 2007-7-14 20:43:48 > top of Java-index,Enterprise & Remote Computing,Enterprise Technologies...
# 2
Hi Vinay,Thanks for the link - now there's a chance I'll pass my exam :-)
johnnyrottena at 2007-7-14 20:43:48 > top of Java-index,Enterprise & Remote Computing,Enterprise Technologies...