Instrumentation level: in this level, the manageable endpoints (device, software service, and so on) are made accessible through JMX-specified interfaces.

We have observed how JMX is a coming-of-age technology that enables application programmers and device designers to add instrumentation to any software application or service quickly.

Once the instrumentation is in place, a JMX device can then be managed and monitored by almost any NMS through the use of protocol adapters and connectors.