Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) builds on the solid foundation of Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) and is the industry standard for implementing enterprise-class service-oriented architecture (SOA) and next-generation web applications. The SDKs contain Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server, previously named Sun Java System Application Server, and provide support for Java EE 5 specifications.
Updated! Download the Java EE 5 SDK or Java Application Platform SDK.
What's New
September 12, 2008 RESTful Web Services and Comet
Users can interact remotely with a Comet web application. Learn how to build one with Dojo, Java EE technologies, and GlassFish.
September 08, 2008 Sun xVM Virtualization Portfolio
Check out the only open solution spanning virtualization and management from desktop to datacenter. See the live webcast and participate in the live chat on Wednesday, September 10, at 9 a.m. PT.
Java EE Training Find out about training for architects and web component, business component, and integration developers.
Certification Learn about various Sun certification courses for programmers and enterprise architects, preparation methods, and savings programs.
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Need Help with Your App Server? Find out about support options for Sun Java System Application Server 9.1.
Spotlight
Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server: Introduction This training course covers the features of Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server (formerly Sun Java System Application Server) and focuses on tools integration, deployment, performance, debugging, monitoring, administration, and clustering.
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GlassFish
Participate in the community development of the GlassFish application server, which implements the newest features in the Java EE 5 platform.
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Java Enterprise Community
Here's the place to exchange ideas with other developers working with Java EE technologies.
The name of the Java platform for the enterprise has been simplified. Formerly, the platform was known
as Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE), and specific versions had "dot numbers" such
as J2EE 1.4. The "2" is dropped from the name, as well as the dot number. So the latest version
of the Java platform for the enterprise is Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5 (Java EE 5).
