1. A process for externalizing classloader information for object-oriented application programs through an interface at runtime, the process comprising the steps of: notifying a manageable component factory by an application module being executed by an application server virtual machine of a need to load class information regarding a class of object running externally to said application server virtual machine; using a descriptor of said external object class to register class information to a manageable component server; and loading said class information by said application module from said manageable component server.