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

October 10, 2008
Deploying OpenSSO on GlassFish Application Server
Go open source for identity management! Deployment of OpenSSO on GlassFish application server results in an ideal environment for developing secure Web applications. This article describes the basic deployment process.

October 10, 2008
Ask the Experts Transcript: OpenSSO
Will OpenSSO support Active Directory to integrate with Windows authentication? Will it support all the databases like SQL 2005/2008 and Oracle 11g? Find the answers to these and a variety of other questions about OpenSSO in the Ask the Experts transcript.

October 03, 2008
Getting Started With the NetBeans BlueJ Plugin
This article gets you started using the NetBeans BlueJ plugin by loading an existing project, and then creating a new project that uses drag-and-drop features to create a graphical user interface (GUI).

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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 Java System Application Server 9.1.

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.

Stories Read about GlassFish in the real world.

Bauer Systems - Online and paper media with GlassFish - Sep 10, 2008
GFOS software integrates your company data with GlassFish - Aug 31, 2008
Wotif.com, a strong OpenMQ reference - Aug 22, 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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