Experience Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server (previously named Sun Java System Application Server)—an easy, fast, and industry-leading application server based on Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) technology for developing and delivering web applications and web services.

Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server is Sun's commercially supported distribution of the open-source GlassFish application server from the GlassFish Community and is free for development, deployment, and redistribution.

Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server is included in the Java EE SDK—the first robust, commercial Java EE 5-compatible implementation that lets you easily develop and deploy you applications. See the SDK Resources.

Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server

Java EE 5 SDK and Java Application Platform SDK

What's New   July 02, 2009 Sun GlassFish Enterprise Service Bus: The Lightweight ESB Sun GlassFish ESB has been designed to catalyze a lightweight business integration deployment project. It offers a "fit-to-purpose" mix of features, functionality, extensibility, and support. Learn more in this white paper. (Registration or login required.)   July 02, 2009 A Sampling of EJB 3.1 This Tech Tip introduces a few of the exciting new features in Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) technology 3.1.   June 26, 2009 Java EE SDKs Refreshed The SDK bundles with Java SE (JDK) 6 have been enhanced with JDK 6 Update 14. Download the latest versions.   June 26, 2009 A Common Ant Build File for Metro-Based Services and Clients This Tech Tip describes the contents and operation of a common ant build file that simplifies the task of building and testing Metro-based services.   » See more Product Highlights   Free for development, deployment, and redistribution Improves developer productivity through adoption of Java EE 5 technologies Foundation for service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web 2.0 applications Completely integrated with NetBeans and supports Eclipse through a plug-in 100 percent derived from the open-source GlassFish Community For details about Sun Java System Application Server 9.1, see: Features and Benefits System Requirements

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. Happy 4th of July! - Jul 04, 2009 OpenMQ Roadmap Updated - Jul 03, 2009 GlassFish Adoption Report for May ' 09 - Jul 02, 2009   Stories Read about GlassFish in the real world. JotBot: Time-tracking application using JRuby, Ramaze, and GlassFish - May 13, 2009 LinkedIn Polls: Ruby-on-Rails and GlassFish together - it works! - May 12, 2009 Kenai.com: JRuby-on-Rails and GlassFish enable growing your code in the Cloud - May 11, 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.   Application Servers Forum Post a new topic, browse recent messages, and see links to additional application server-related forums.   » See Application Server Community Training and Certification   Learn about Java EE and application server training courses and find out about certification programs for developers and architects. Sun Java System Application Server 9.1: Introduction Sun Java Enterprise System Web and Application Services Java EE and Web Services Java EE Certification » See Application Server Learning Support   Gain flexibility and support on a global scale. Count on Sun's full enterprise support whenever you need it. Buy Application Server 9.1 Support Application Server Support and Services Sun Software Service Plans Developer Assistance »  See Application Server Support