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Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server
FAQs for Sun GlassFish Enterprise ServerGet answers to the questions most frequently asked about Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server. General QuestionsQ: How does Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server relate to the GlassFish Application Server?
A:
The Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server is Sun's commercial offering of GlassFish. Visit the GlassFish FAQ entry for a full description of how the two relate.
Q: Where can I download Enterprise Manager?
A:
Enterprise Manager is available to those who have
purchased a GlassFish Enterprise Server Subscription.
Enterprise Manager can be downloaded from the GlassFish
Enterprise Server download page.
Q: A: All Enterprise Manager features are available with Sun
GlassFish Portfolio Gold and
Platinum Subscriptions. For socket-based GlassFish
Enterprise Server subscriptions,
Performance Advisor requires Premium or Premium Plus
subscription. All other features are available with
Standard, Premium, and Premium Plus subscriptions. View the
LICENSE.txt file in the Enterprise Manager downloads to
learn more.
Q: Can I evaluate Enterprise Manager before purchasing a subscription?
A:
Yes. Please Contact Sales to evaluate Enterprise Manager.
Q: Is migration assistance available to move to Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server?
A:
Sun has a Migration and Upgrade program that offers free migration advice and support from Sun experts, documentation, whitepapers, technical product information, migration tools, professional services assistance, and reference to Sun certified partners. You can also contact your Sun account representative to learn more about the migration program and available services and support.
Q: How can I purchase Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server?
A:
There are two ways to purchase GlassFish Enterprise Server: through a Sun GlassFish Enterprise server subscription or through a subscription to the Sun GlassFish Portfolio. Customers can purchase subscriptions online or Contact Sales to learn more.
Q: What is the relationship between the Sun Java System Application Server and GlassFish Enterprise Server?
A:
The Sun Java System Application Server was renamed the Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server in May 2008. Specifically, Sun Java System Application Server 9.1 was renamed to GlassFish Enterprise Server v2. GlassFish Enterprise Server v2.1 and GlassFish Enterprise Server v3 Prelude are the first two releases to reflect the name change in the administration console.
Q: I am on a maintenance contract for an older version of the application server; Can I upgrade to the latest version at no charge?
A:
Customers on older versions of the Java Application Server Enterprise Edition who have valid maintenance contracts are eligible for an upgrade to the latest version of Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server at no additional license cost.
Q: What other products are included in Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server? Are these full or evaluation licenses?
A:
Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server includes the following:
Q: I have subscribed to the Java Enterprise System. Is this product part of the Java Enterprise System?
A:
Yes. Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server is part of the Java Enterprise System and the Java Application Platform Suite.
Q: How does Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server v3 Prelude differ from Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server v2?
A:
Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server v3 Prelude is a single-instance, lightweight Web 2.0 development and deployment platform built on a modular architecture, with support for Java Web technologies and enhanced dynamic language support. Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server v2 is an enterprise-grade Java EE 5 application server with centralized administration and high-availability clustering included.
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