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
July 18, 2008 Virtualization Support in Sun Middleware
Here's the answer to the question "Can I deploy Sun Java Enterprise System in the various virtualization environments?" This article also features Q&As of interest.
July 18, 2008 Java EE SDKs Refreshed
The Java EE 5 SDK and Java Application Platform SDK bundles that include
Java SE (JDK) 6 have been updated with JDK 6 Update 7. Download the
latest versions.
July 11, 2008 Beyond LAMP: SAMP... LGPJ... LAMJ...
LAMP: It's not just for Linux any more! Develop using your OS, language, app server, database, and IDE of choice.
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.
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 Java System Application Server 9.1.
Spotlight
New Web Developer Center for Python/Jython Your connection for downloads, communities, libraries, documents, and frameworks for developing web apps with Python and Jython. A "Start Here" section gets you going quickly.
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. And read about GlassFish in the real world in Stories.
Java EE Forums
Share information, locate tried solutions, and learn best practices for Sun products and technologies.
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).
