Java EE at a Glance

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

February 06, 2009
Enabling Virtual Federation With OpenSSO, Part 1: Introduction
What challenges are businesses facing in identity federation? How does OpenSSO's virtual federation capability tackle them so that your identity and federation infrastructure is simple, secure, and standardized? Read this article for the answers.

February 06, 2009
Nominate Java Tech Innovators for 2009 Duke's Choice Awards
The selection committee is now accepting nominations for the seventh edition of the popular Duke's Choice awards, which honor the best and most innovative uses of Java technology. Winners will be recognized at the 2009 JavaOne Conference. Submit your entries by March 27.

January 30, 2009
Perspectives on Quality Assurance for OpenDS
OpenDS is Sun's open-source project for developing a next-generation directory service. In this article, QA lead Gary Williams elaborates on the project's testing aspect: opportunities, challenges, guidelines, practices, measurements.

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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.

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.

Latest GlassFish Download Statistics - Feb 08, 2009
MySQL Gets Closer to GlassFish -- M å rten ' s Move - Feb 07, 2009
Feb 10th Webinar - GlassFish v2.1 - Feb 07, 2009

Stories Read about GlassFish in the real world.

Rakuten, really big in Japan and eCommerce - Jan 08, 2009
? ? ? ? GlassFish ? ? - Jan 08, 2009
Clarity Accounting: Online Accounting Software using GWT and Hibernate with GlassFish - Dec 28, 2008

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 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).

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