Sun Java EE 6

What's New

November 30, 2009
Explore NetBeans IDE 6.8 Release Candidate
The first IDE to offer support for the entire Java EE 6 spec! Highlights include improved support for PHP, Project Kenai, Maven, C/C++ and more. Download now.
November 25, 2009
Java Application Platform SDK Update 8 Now Available
This l atest free-for-use, production-ready SDK has been updated with Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server v2.1.1. The SDK bundles with Java SE (JDK) 6 have been enhanced with JDK 6 Update 17. Read the overview and download the SDKs now. Multilingual support is available.
November 20, 2009
Troubleshooting OpenSSO with Firefox Add-Ons: Part 5, Identity Provider Initiated Fedlet Single Sign-On
Use the Firefox web browser to explore an OpenSSO identity provider initiated fedlet deployment.

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Training and Certification

Java EE Training
Find out about training for architects and web component, business component, and integration developers. Get training on Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server.

Certification Learn about various Sun certification courses for programmers and enterprise architects, preparation methods, and savings programs.

Support

Got Technical Questions? Get Answers. Sun Developer Expert Assistance provides online support services for programming and other technical issues. Learn more.

Need Help with Your App Server? Find out about support options for Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server.

Spotlight

Preview Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 6 Smaller, simpler, lighter. Try Enterprise JavaBeans Lite and the new and easy APIs for developing RESTful Web services. Download Java EE 6 SDK Preview and Java EE 6 Web Profile SDK Preview.

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Community

GlassFish Participate in the community development of the GlassFish application server, which implements the newest features in the Java EE 5 platform.

The Aquarium Get daily news from the GlassFish Community.

• Wordpress on GlassFish v3 - Dec 03, 2009
• JavaEE 5 SDK Update 8 Now Available with GlassFish v2.1.1 - Dec 03, 2009
• Jersey Improvements - Tracing and Google AppEngine Support - Dec 02, 2009

Stories Read about GlassFish in the real world.

• NHIN Connects Using GlassFish and OpenESB - Nov 08, 2009
• Suncorp: OpenSSO as the Foundation of an Insurance Portal - Aug 19, 2009
• Gluu: OpenDS as the foundation of Online Identity Management Services - Jul 22, 2009

Samples for Project GlassFish Developers can use and contribute to the sample applications that demonstrate Java EE technology using the Java EE SDK built by the GlassFish Community.

Java EE Forums Share information, locate tried solutions, and learn best practices for Sun products and technologies.

Open-Source Java Project Sun's Java implementation and Free Software unite.

Java Enterprise Community Here's the place to exchange ideas with other developers working with Java EE technologies

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The Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server V3

 

 

At a Glance

• Now Available: GlassFish v3 Preview, first implementation of forthcoming Java EE version 6
• New! Subscriptions include Enterprise Manager for improved manageability and performance of GlassFish deployments
• Ideal for service-oriented architectures and rich Internet applications utilizing Java EE, PHP, AJAX and JRuby
• Fastest open-source application server, surpassing closed source market leaders
• Sophisticated, easy-to-use centralized monitoring and management
• Clustering for scalability and availability
• Part of the Sun GlassFish Portfolio, a cost-effective, open Web application platform that combines the best of open-source software and support in a single package.
• Read the GlassFish Enterprise Server Datasheet
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Discover GlassFish Enterprise Server

Discover more about the latest Java EE technology with Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server.

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GlassFish

The GlassFish open-source application server is the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) reference implementation built for mission-critical enterprise deployments.
Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server enables customers to leverage the benefits of open source with an optional subscription that provides support, training credits, limited indemnification and more.

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Perspectives

"GlassFish impressed us from the beginning, particularly because of its intuitive, Web-based management interface. Deploying existing applications was painless." Guillaume Bilodeau, Software Architect, Auchan

"We have excellent support from Sun and the GlassFish community. It really is remarkable." Greg Luck, Chief Architect, Wotif.com

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Webinars

Java EE 6 Overview - See the new features of Java EE 6 in action. Learn how the advancements in technology and the ease-of-development features increase developer productivity and make Java EE 6 the ideal platforms for developers.

• Watch the webinar now

Guide to Migrating to GlassFish - Considering migrating to GlassFish? In this webinar hear about the verification tools and resources available and learn about the process to make the migration to GlassFish easy.

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Spotlight

Press Release: Sun Announces New GlassFish Communications Server 2.0 and Key Customer Wins

A robust Java EE and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) convergence platform, the new GlassFish Communications Server has key new features, including SIP session replication, rolling upgrade and Diameter support.

Introducing Enterprise Manager

GlassFish Enterprise Server subscribers enjoy improved manageability and performance monitoring of production deployments.
Learn more.

Sun Releases GlassFish Portfolio Enhancements

Includes LAMP and Portal Technology Updates and Supports the Preview of the Full Java EE 6 Specification

Sun Releases Java Platform Enterprise Edition 6 SDK Preview

Introducing the GlassFish Tools Bundle for Eclipse

An easy-to-install, out-of-the-box Java EE developer experience for GlassFish users that prefer the Eclipse IDE.

White Paper: Optimize GlassFish Performance in a Production Environment

White Paper: Guide to GlassFish High Availability

White Paper: The GlassFish Advantage for Small Business

White Paper: Strategies for Leveraging Leading Application Server Technologies Alongside Open Source

White Paper: Getting Started in the Cloud with the Sun GlassFish Portfolio

IceSoft delivers Woodstock to ICEfaces Migration

Learn more about ICEfaces integration with GlassFish and WoodStock component migration.

GlassFish Portfolio Partners

Meet the GlassFish Portfolio Partners or learn how to become one.

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GlassFish Enterprise Server ROI Calculator

See how much money you can save with GlassFish Enterprise Server over proprietary application servers.

Calculate your savings now

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Offers

Try a Sun Server with GlassFish for Free, Then Save 20% When You Buy
Test drive a Sun server running Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server free for 60 days. If you like it, buy it at 20% off list price. If not, return it - no strings attached. We'll even pay for shipping both ways. Take advantage of this limited-time offer.

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Building an End-to-End Web Infrastructure

GlassFish Enterprise Server v2 delivers Java EE compliance, high-availability clustering, and centralized administration for mission-critical business logic in the enterprise.