Oracle GlassFish Server

Oracle GlassFish Server

Oracle GlassFish Server is the world's first implementation of the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) 6 specification. Built using the GlassFish Server Open Source Edition, Oracle GlassFish Server delivers a flexible, lightweight and production-ready Java EE 6 platform.

Oracle GlassFish Server is part of the Cloud Application Foundation portfolio and is ideally suited for applications requiring lightweight infrastructure with the most up-to-date implementation of enterprise Java.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• First to deliver Java EE 6 Web Profile and full Java EE 6 platform support
• With Oracle GlassFish Server, Java EE 6 supports JDK 7, the latest release of the Java SE platform for a more comprehensive feature set, enhanced developer productivity, better performance, and a more extensive runtime
• Modular architecture minimizes overhead by only starting GlassFish Server modules that are required to service running applications
• Supports application clusters for high availability and application scalability; supports non-multicast clustering
• Windows users have the flexibility to administer GlassFish clusters and instances using SSH or DCOM
• Centralized administration, including provisioning of GlassFish Server to remote hosts
• Support for the WebSocket Protocol RFC 6445, enabling bi-directional communication between a client and server
• Oracle GlassFish Server provides 64-bit load balancing plug-in support for better performance and faster runtime
• Enterprise OSGi – Hybrid OSGi/Java EE Development
• Enables feature-rich applications based on industry standards
• Active Redeploy enables rapid iterative development by maintaining session state across application redeploys
• Based on the GlassFish Server Open Source Edition and backed by a vibrant and growing community
• Delivers certified interoperability with Oracle Fusion Middleware products, including Oracle Internet Directory, Oracle Virtual Directory, Oracle, WebLogic Server, Oracle Access Manager
• Includes Oracle GlassFish Server Control for improved manageability and performance of production deployments