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.

Download the Java EE 5 SDK or Java Application Platform SDK.

New! Try out Java EE 6 technologies in Java EE 6 SDK Preview

What's New

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.

July 02, 2009
JavaServer Faces 2.0: A Complete Tour
This one-hour webinar covers all of the new features in JSF 2.0, from big ticket items such as Ajax and bookmarkability, to small features like new methods on ExternalContext, and eve rything in between. (Registration or login required.)

June 29, 2009
NetBeans IDE 6.7 Now Available
NetBeans IDE 6.7 introduces integration with Project Kenai, and includes native Maven support, enhancements for Java, PHP, Groovy, C/C++, and more. Download today!

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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.

Spotlight

Preview Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 6 Smaller, simpler, lighter. Try Enterprise JavaBeans Lite and the new and easy APIs for developing RESTful Web services. Download Java EE 6 SDK Preview and Java EE 6 Web Profile SDK Preview.

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.

Hudson on iPhone and Android - Jul 05, 2009
Happy 4th of July! - Jul 04, 2009
OpenMQ Roadmap Updated - Jul 03, 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.

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.

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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