# Uses of Interface
java.io.Externalizable

Packages that use Externalizable
Package | Description
--- | ---
java.awt.datatransfer | Provides interfaces and classes for transferring data between and within applications.
java.rmi.server | Provides classes and interfaces for supporting the server side of RMI.
javax.management.loading | Provides the classes which implement advanced dynamic loading.

## Uses of Externalizable in java.awt.datatransfer

Classes in java.awt.datatransfer that implement Externalizable
Modifier and Type | Class | Description
--- | --- | ---
`class` | `DataFlavor` | A `DataFlavor` provides meta information about data.

## Uses of Externalizable in java.rmi.server

Subinterfaces of Externalizable in java.rmi.server
Modifier and Type | Interface | Description
--- | --- | ---
`interface` | `RemoteRef` | `RemoteRef` represents the handle for a remote object.
`interface` | `ServerRef` | Deprecated. No replacement.

## Uses of Externalizable in javax.management.loading

Classes in javax.management.loading that implement Externalizable
Modifier and Type | Class | Description
--- | --- | ---
`class` | `MLet` | Allows you to instantiate and register one or several MBeans in the MBean server coming from a remote URL.
`class` | `PrivateMLet` | An MLet that is not added to the `ClassLoaderRepository`.