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Eclipse GlassFish
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Eclipse GlassFish
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Open-source Jakarta EE application server; full platform and web profile distributions; Java 21 or higher for version 8
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- Admin and automation
- Management options include a graphical console, command-line interface, and REST APIs for administration and CI/CD automation.glassfish.org · read 29 Sep 2026
- Availability
- The full server includes clustering and high availability features, including session failover.glassfish.org · read 29 Sep 2026
- Current release
- The download page lists GlassFish 8.0.4, which implements Jakarta EE 11 and requires JDK 21 or higher.glassfish.org · read 29 Sep 2026
- Deployment modes
- GlassFish is available as a full server and as an embedded executable JAR that can run without installation.glassfish.org · read 29 Sep 2026
- Embedded use
- The FAQ describes Embedded GlassFish as suitable for cloud or container deployments, self-contained microservices, application embedding, and integration tests.glassfish.org · read 29 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- GlassFish lists JMS and JCA connectors for integrating with other systems, plus standard JPA and JDBC connection pooling.glassfish.org · read 29 Sep 2026
- License
- The FAQ says GlassFish is available under the Eclipse Public License version 2.0.glassfish.org · read 29 Sep 2026
- Profiles
- GlassFish 8.0.4 is offered as Jakarta EE Platform 11 and Jakarta EE Web Profile 11 distributions.glassfish.org · read 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- Eclipse GlassFish is an open-source application server that implements the Jakarta EE platform.glassfish.org · read 29 Sep 2026
- Security
- Listed security features include TLS, role-based access control, realms, and audit logging; secure administration is disabled by default in a new installation or domain.glassfish.org · read 29 Sep 2026
- Standards support
- The project says GlassFish supports required and optional Jakarta EE APIs and passes the corresponding Technology Compatibility Kits.glassfish.org · read 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- The project lists OmniFish and ManageCat as companies offering professional services and enterprise support, and says it does not endorse or recommend them.glassfish.org · read 29 Sep 2026
- Web features
- The site lists Servlets, JAX-RS, WebSocket, and MicroProfile features for web applications and microservices.glassfish.org · read 29 Sep 2026
