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
March 13, 2009 Writing Your First Ruby-on-Rails Web Application
Use NetBeans IDE 6.5 and GlassFish v3 Prelude to create a Ruby-on-Rails Web application in OpenSolaris 2008.11 without typing a single line of code.
March 06, 2009 Leveraging Identity with GlassFish and MySQL
This paper describes what identity management is, how to install and configure Sun Identity Manager using GlassFish and MySQL, and compares the TCO for this solution to other vendors' offerings. (Registration required.)
March 06, 2009 Consuming RESTful Web Services With the Jersey Client API
This Tech Tip shows you how to use the Jersey 1.0.2 Client API to consume HTTP-based RESTful Web services. The Jersey 1.0.2 client API is an easy-to-use, high-level, Java technology API that can help you write clients for any HTTP-based RESTful Web service.
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.
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.
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).
