Companion Software
Sun's software products are highly integrated, offering cross-platform flexibility and scalability.
Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server
Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server is the core application server container on which GlassFish Communications Server is deployed. It is a fast, easy-to-use, industry-leading application server based on Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) technologies for developing and delivering Web and enterprise applications and services.
Java Composite Application Platform Suite (Java CAPS)
Java CAPS provides a standards-based, open, extensible platform for developing software infrastructures using an SOA approach. It offers a workflow engine and adapters for developers looking to create SIP services with orchestration that can be integrated with other Java EE or legacy network services.
Sun Java System Mobile Enterprise Platform
Java System Mobile Enterprise Platform is deployed to the Sun GlassFish Application Server and uses Sun Java EE Connector Architecture (JCA) Adapters from Java CAPS to communicate with enterprise information systems and databases on mobile devices.
NetBeans IDE
You can use the NetBeans IDE to develop converged communications applications - using plug-in modules from GlassFish and Sailfin. NetBeans includes a simple wizard for creating SIP applications and runs on Windows, Linux, and Solaris. It is developed as an open-source project, is easy to install and use, and it is free!
Other Software
Sun's software and development tools are designed to provide greater performance and enable higher productivity.
The Solaris Operating System
Sun GlassFish Application Server and GlassFish Communications Server can use Solaris OS capabilities to access more than four gigabytes of virtual address space. GlassFish Communications Server runs on Solaris x86 and SPARC versions.
MySQL
The MySQL database has become the world's most popular open source database because of it's consistent, fast perfornance, high reliability, and ease of use. In addition to individual developers, many of the world's largest and fastest-growing organizations use MySQL to save time and money powering their converged communications applications and platforms.