The Sun Java System Application Server Standard Edition is part of the Solaris Enterprise System. You can download it now and use this sophisticated infrastructure software at no cost. And, once you need assurance and support, Sun offers licensing and support plans for purchase.
Sun Java System Application Server Standard Edition builds on the performance and ease of use of the Java System Application Server Platform Edition extending the capabilities into the data center. Support for secure, remote multi-machine management, massively scalable connection handling and request-level load-balancing make it a perfect fit for high-volume applications and Web services
Helps enterprises reduce the cost and complexity of secure network computing through improved resource utilization, service consolidation, and leading price/performance.
Cost-effective, unified platform of tools, support and services designed completely integrated with the capabilities of the Sun Java Enterprise System servers.
Allows enterprises to connect their critical backend Enterprise and Mainframe Applications to their Java and Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE platform) applications.