An access file is formatted the same way as password files (described in ), and associates roles with an access level. Valid access levels are readonly and readwrite:

• The readonly level only allows the JMX client to read an MBean's attributes and receive notifications.
• The readwrite level also allows setting attributes, invoking operations, and creating and removing MBeans.

To use an access file for JMX authorization, specify the name of the access file using a system property upon JVM startup:

The contents of such an access file may look like this:

For more information, see "Monitoring and Management Using JMX Technology" at http://docs.oracle.com/javase/7/docs/technotes/guides/management/agent.html .