GlassFish Server

GlassFish Server is an open-source application server developed by Sun Microsystems (later Oracle) that served as the reference implementation for several versions of the Java Platform, Enterprise Edition (Java EE) specifications. It provided a robust, standards-compliant runtime environment for…

Key facts

First appeared
2005
Category
technology
Problem solved
GlassFish Server was created to provide a high-performance, scalable, and standards-compliant application server for developing and deploying enterprise-grade Java applications. It aimed to democratize access to a full Java EE implementation by being open-source, accelerate the adoption and evolution of Java EE specifications by acting as the reference implementation, and offer a transparent platform for community contribution and innovation.
Platforms
Solaris, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), macOS, Linux, Other Unix-like systems, Windows

Related technologies

Notable users

  • Various enterprises deploying Java EE applications
  • Educational institutions for learning Java EE
  • Oracle Corporation
  • Sun Microsystems