Java EE at a Glance

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.

What's New   May 30, 2008 GlassFish Podcast Jean-Francois Arcand discusses the Comet paradigm, its availability in GlassFish v2 and v3, standardization in the forthcoming Servlet 3.0 specification, and more. See The Aquarium for additional information about Comet.   May 30, 2008 GlassFish v3 TP2 Quick Start Tutorial Watch this screencast to learn about how to install the GlassFish v3 TP2 Application Server software, GlassFish Update Tool, and Admin Console GUI and deploy and undeploy applications.   May 24, 2008 Tech Tips Quiz Here's a short quiz that tests your knowledge of some topics covered in recent Enterprise Java Technologies Tech Tips. You can find the answers at the end of the quiz.   May 16, 2008 Updated: Securing Applications With Identity Services, Part 1: Authentication Learn how to configure OpenSSO so as to authenticate users with identity-service interfaces that support SOAP with WSDL and REST. This updated article reflects the latest UI and parameters for the REST operations.   » See all Events   Sun Tech Days Get practical information, examples of real-world solutions, and hands-on training. Read blog reports from each city. Manila, Philippines June 17-19   See more developer events   Training and Certification   Java EE Training Find out about training for architects and web component, business component, and integration developers.   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 Java System Application Server 9.1.

Spotlight   2008 JavaOne Conference Watch the webcasts and videos and read all about what happened at the 2008 JavaOne Conference. See blogs from the SDN staff.   Project SailFin and Ericsson Application Competition Create or enhance an IMS client-server application for a chance to win USD $5,000 or a Sony Ericsson phone.   Connect and Participate With GlassFish Sweepstakes Winner We've announced the lucky winner of an iPhone...   Participate   Participate With SDN Share SDN Share is the place to share code and tech tips. Vote and comment on the latest posts from your peers.   Recent Posts: JSF? What is it and how is it used? JSP Database Page Generator Data Access Object Code for JPA Community   Open-Source Java Project Sun's Java implementation and Free Software unite.   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. And read about GlassFish in the real world in Stories.   Samples for Project GlassFish Developers can use and contribute to the sample applications that demonstrate Java EE technology using the Java EE SDK built by the GlassFish Community.   Java EE Forums Share information, locate tried solutions, and learn best practices for Sun products and technologies.   Java Enterprise Community Here's the place to exchange ideas with other developers working with Java EE technologies.