php|architect has a new link to an article from OnJava.com concerning the use of JMS with PHP.

JMS (Java Messaging Service) is an interface implemented by most J2EE containers in order to provide point-to-point queuing and topic-based (publish/subscribe) functionality. JMS is frequently used by enterprise and back-end applications for distributed communication and collaboration. [...] Combining the strengths of PHP--easy and fast web development, and compatibility with many types of databases--with those of JMS, which is the standard for communication with back-end enterprise applications, creates a powerful and easy-to-use tool for both Java and PHP developers. PHPMQ gives the PHP developer JMS-like abilities through the MantaRay messaging bus. This document gives an overview of PHPMQ and its use by the PHP developer.

The article continues, giving details on how PHP fits into the pattern as well as some java code to show as an example. They round it all off with an installation tutorial, helping you get all of the components installed and working...