Date: 26-Nov-2009 URL: www.sun.com/software/products/appsrvr/faq_stub.xml

Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server

FAQs for Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server

Get answers to the questions most frequently asked about Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server.

General Questions

How does Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server relate to the GlassFish Application Server?

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.

Where can I download Enterprise Manager?

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.

Does a GlassFish Enterprise Server subscription include all Enterprise Manager features?

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.

Can I evaluate Enterprise Manager before purchasing a subscription?

Yes. Please Contact Sales to evaluate Enterprise Manager.

Is migration assistance available to move to Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server?

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.

How can I purchase Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server?

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.

What is the relationship between the Sun Java System Application Server and GlassFish Enterprise Server?

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.

I am on a maintenance contract for an older version of the application server; Can I upgrade to the latest version at no charge?

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.

What other products are included in Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server? Are these full or evaluation licenses?

Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server includes the following:

Sun Java System Message Queue
Sun Java System Directory Server (limited license to be used in conjunction with GlassFish Enterprise Server for user authentication)
Sun Java System Web Server (can be used in conjunction with GlassFish Enterprise Server in DMZ configuration as a pass-through for Web requests)
Sun Java System JDBC Drivers

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I have subscribed to the Java Enterprise System. Is this product part of the Java Enterprise System?

Yes. Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server is part of the Java Enterprise System and the Java Application Platform Suite.

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How does Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server v3 Prelude differ from Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server v2?

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.