 | Features - Easy to use and robust Java(TM) EE 5 programming model focuses on making development easier, but retains the richness of the J2EE 1.4 platform that established Java EE as the premier platform for web services and enterprise application development. Built on Apache Geronimo, the open source application server from the Apache Software Foundation, WebSphere Application Server Community Edition brings together best-of-breed technologies across the broader open source community to support Java EE 5 specifications, including:
- Apache Tomcat to support servlets and JavaServer Pages (JSP)
- Apache MyFaces to support Java Server Face (JSF)
- Apache OpenEJB to support Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB)
- Apache Open JPA to support Java Persistence API (JPA)
- Apache Axis/Axis2 to support Web services
- Apache ActiveMQ to support Java Message Service (JMS)
- TranQL to support Java Database Connectivity (JDBC)
- HOWL (ObjectWeb) to support Java Transaction API (JTA)
- Apache Yoko to support JDK independent ORB
WebSphere Application Server Community Edition supports the Java Developer Kit (JDK) from IBM and Sun. - Eclipse plug-in
The plug-in enables you to take advantage of the Eclipse technology-based Web tools platform to provide a simple development environment for creating, deploying and debugging your WebSphere Application Server Community Edition applications.
- Database support
The embedded open source Apache Derby database provides a robust, small-footprint database server with full transactional capability that is simple to deploy and reduces the cost of Web-based and embedded applications. If you want external database access, it also provides driver support for IBM DB2, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and MySQL. - Runtime customization
Benefit from the ability to tailor the application server to your needs and to improve performance while saving on system resources. You can selectively enable and disable specific components at runtime to improve efficiency.
- User management
Features centralized user management to support systems administration and deployed applications, unifying all applications running on the platform under a shared, standards-based security framework based on Java Authorization Contract for Containers (JACC). This capability virtually eliminates the complexity of setting up and maintaining separate user-management systems for your applications. It also supports Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) authentication against directory servers.
- Centralized configuration and control
Provides a technology preview of an easy-to-use administrative-console application that gives you the ability to manage and monitor the application server and related resources.
- Migration aids
Migration aids for Apache Geronimo and Apache Tomcat are available.
- Liberal product license
There is no charge to use in development, testing, and production. You can make unlimited copies of the software for internal use. Since it uses open source that is licensed under Apache License, Version 2.0 as its underlying foundation, you have the flexibility to modify the source code of the application server to suit your needs.
- Convenient access to code
The product binaries and source code is available as no-charge downloads from the IBM website. You may choose to selectively install specific components, such as the JDK. The wizard-driven installation application will guide you through the installation and build process.
Benefits - World-class support backed by IBM
Ensure that you receive reliable assistance and timely problem resolution. Three support options entry, enhanced and elite - enable you to choose the support level to meet your business and technical needs. Reap the benefits of open source with the peace of mind of knowing that your applications are backed by IBM.
- Get started with no up-front costs
The small footprint makes it quick and easy to download, so you can get the software up and running and show tangible results fast. Download Community Edition for free and use it through your development, testing, and production cycles at no cost to you unless you need technical support.
- Pre-integrated to save you time and money
Includes best-of-breed open source technologies and baseline components that you need to deploy your applications in one integrated package. IBM continually tests and tracks the interdependencies between them eliminating the need for you to undertake this tedious and time-consuming task. - Customize to suit your business needs
Open-source technology as its underlying foundation, allows you the ability to modify the source code of the application server to suit your needs. Extend capabilities with custom features, or choose to remove unnecessary components to further streamline the footprint.
- Focus on your core capabilities
WebSphere Application Server Community Edition provides a starting framework for building higher-level features. Solution providers can you can focus efforts on building differentiated value for customers rather than rewriting core infrastructure. Developers can accelerate development allowing them to show tangible results even more quickly.
- Clear path to advanced capabilities
Investment increases over time as the open source community continues to mature and innovate. Additionally, you gain access to a comprehensive and proven portfolio of middleware products from the IBM WebSphere family. IBM will provide a clear path to advanced capabilities as your needs grow over time.
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